only part of the house to survive), and then down the slope to the east of the visitor centre, the whole being characterised by the avenue of mature Horse Chestnut trees. The site of the house is now occupied by a Visitor Centre run by Essex Wildlife Trust. Queen Anne's Oak This was an ancient oak tree that stood to the side of the mansion and the deer enclosure. The above is the earliest known photograph of the oak tree where legend has it, Queen Anne sat by this tree on her visits to the estate. That is why the estate took this concerted effort to help keep the tree alive for so long; including bricking around the base of the tree and bracing it with metal belts. It is also mentioned in the Romford Then and Now publication from 2005 where it mentions: A new oak tree was planted on the actual site of the tree to commemorate its memory in 2015. See also Havering parks and open spaces References External links Havering London Borough Council information about the park Photos Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Havering Local nature reserves in Greater London Essex Wildlife Trust