The historic Maidenhead Golf Club, established in 1896, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021. Recently sold, it faces redevelopment, marking the end of an era.
Tag: open spaces
Braywick Nature Centre
Braywick Nature Park, located near Maidenhead, features a trail, a pond, and paths for visitors to enjoy. The Nature Centre offers free parking and access to the park.
Maidenhead Thicket Woods
The woods at Maidenhead Thicket are close to Stubbings Nursery. National Trust Robin Hoods Arbour to be found aside one of the paths. I
Maidenhead Guards Club Park
The Maidenhead Guards Club Park features a memorial stone, a plaque, open space, a footbridge over the Thames to the Island, and Canadian geese.
Kidwells Park
Kidwells Park, spanning 3 hectares near Maidenhead, was gifted by Mayor J.D.M. Pearce in 1890. It has earned a Green Flag since 2012 for its quality. Recent updates include a new pedestrian crossing and a waterfall feature added in 2011, enhancing accessibility and the park’s aesthetic appeal.
Desborough Park
On the outskirts of Maidenhead, near Cox Green lies Desborough Park and within it features the sculpture of Flora’s Garden
Sir Nicholas Winton Memorial Garden
The Sir Nicholas Winton Memorial Garden at Oaken Grove Park was opened on July 14th 2017 by the then Prime Minister Theresa May
Boyn Grove Park
This park is sometimes referred to as ‘Punt Hill’. It may once have been ‘Punnet Hill’, a reference to the many market gardens in the area
Kidwells Park Remembrance Garden
Kidwells Park is located in the centre of Maidenhead town centre and has a World War One Remembrance Garden close to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) building. The Remembrance Park is a small area in one corner and has a stone circle “For Valour” plus some lovely wooden seats with engravings in memory of…
Oaken Grove Park
The area was once part of Pinkneys Green Farm Estate and was sold for housing in the 1920’s. The Borough purchased the land in 1935.
Maidenhead in Pictures 