Raleigh Park

Raleigh Park is 27 sloping acres, outside the city boundaries between Botley and North Hinksey. It has recently been accredited with Local Wildlife Site.

The land was formerly part of the estates of the Harcourt family. The land was sold in 1924 to Raymond Ffennell, then owner of Wytham Abbey, who gave it to the City of Oxford for use as a park. It was named in honour of Professor Sir Walter Raleigh, who lived nearby on Harcourt Hill and died in 1922.

Park features

• There is a mix of grassland and fen.
• A stream runs through the park and features a pond and reinstated waterfall.
• Views of the 'dreaming spires' of the city of Oxford.

Wildlife

• Badgers
• Foxes
• Muntjac
• Birds
• Flora
• Native lime trees

Cattle

Cattle will be back grazing the park in Spring 2014. When visiting the park, please follow the guidance notices.

We also ask that you follow the Countryside code when visiting.