Baylis Park
🏟 Playground & park · Baylis, Slough
Baylis Park
Slough's most historic park, with a children's play area and springers set among walled gardens, a wildfowl pond and war memorial gardens.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 The park is open 24 hours a day all year round. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Carmarthen Road, Slough, SL1 3PJ
Plus Code: 9C3XG98W+8W
About Baylis Park
Baylis Park is described by Slough Borough Council as the most historic park in the town. The park and the adjoining Godolphin Recreation Ground were once part of the estate of Baylis House, a Grade I listed building whose grounds give the park its mature, formal character. Today it combines heritage with everyday family use. For children there is a play area with springers, set within a green and historic landscape rather than a large modern playground, making it a pleasant spot for younger children and a gentle stop on a walk. The park's gardens are a highlight, with formal walled gardens, a wildfowl pond, natural areas and streamside walks to explore, and War Memorial Gardens containing First and Second World War memorials that give the park a reflective quality. An active Park Friends group helps care for the site. The park can be reached from several directions, including Stoke Poges Lane, Woodland Avenue through the tunnel from Salt Hill Park, Oatlands Drive, Whitby Road, Godolphin Road, Belfast Avenue and Pool Lane. It is open 24 hours a day all year round and is free to enter.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Grade I listed Baylis House (adjacent)
- Formal walled gardens
- Wildfowl pond
- Natural areas and streamside walks
- War Memorial Gardens
- First and Second World War memorials
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Play area
- Springers
📍 Nearby places to play
- Salt Hill Park · approx 0.4 miles · Salt Hill
- Chalvey Recreation Ground · approx 0.8 miles · Chalvey
- Manor Park · approx 0.9 miles · Manor Park
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Baylis Park free to visit?
Yes. Baylis Park is free to enter and open 24 hours a day all year round.
Is there a play area for children?
Yes, there is a play area with springers. It is a smaller, historic-garden setting rather than a large modern playground, well suited to younger children.
What makes Baylis Park special?
It is described by the council as Slough's most historic park, with formal walled gardens, a wildfowl pond, natural areas and War Memorial Gardens, beside the Grade I listed Baylis House.
How do I get to Baylis Park?
Access points include Stoke Poges Lane, Woodland Avenue (through the tunnel from Salt Hill Park), Oatlands Drive, Whitby Road, Godolphin Road, Belfast Avenue and Pool Lane.
Are there war memorials in the park?
Yes, the park includes War Memorial Gardens with First and Second World War memorials.