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Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common


A veiw upwards of autumnal beeches

Winter weather at the Beeches

Please be aware that during wintry weather conditions, a build up of ice and snow can make the roads surrounding Burnham Beeches very hazardous . If ice and snow prevail please take extra care or, better still, leave the car at home.

Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common are owned and managed by the City of London and are funded almost exclusively through the City's private funds.

Despite its relatively small size of 220 hectares (540 acres), Burnham Beeches is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve (NNR). It is also designated as an internationally important Special Area of Conservation (SAC). SAC's are strictly protected sites designated under the EC Habitats Directive

Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common combine the roles of open space, important wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. The reserves are managed by 12 full time and part time staff including Rangers, a Litter Picker, Conservation Officer, Support Services and a Superintendant, along with a large support network of volunteers.

Have your say!

GreenStat logo The greenSTAT website has been set up to record feedback and provide local residents with the opportunity to comment on how open spaces nationwide are managed and maintained. The City of London will be able to access this information and compare results on Burnham Beeches with other open spaces up and down the country.

We would very much like your involvement. Please visit the greenSTAT website and -

  • Click on the London region where you will see a list of organisations - please choose 'City of London' which is located at the top of the page. 
  • You will then be asked whether you wish to comment on the service provided by the City of London or to comment on a specific Open Space.
  • Select option 2 'Park or Open Space' you will be given a list of City of London open spaces to comment on - please select Burnham Beeches from this list and you will be taken through an online survey.

View a map showing other open spaces near you.


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