Open Spaces Society

Two hundred years ago, on 1 May 1826, the lammas lands of Eton and Eton Wick were saved for the people.  These commons extend between the two settlements in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.  In 1826 the then lord of the manor, John Penn, who had already inclosed his land in Stoke Poges, presented an inclosure bill to parliament....

We are pleased that Darlington Borough Council has agreed voluntarily to register Blackwell Parkland as a village green.  The society backed the community in its quest to protect this historic parkland in the heart of Darlington. 

Campaigners for Blackwell Parkland town green in December 2023. Photo: Mo M...

We are dismayed that the government has done a U-turn on the protection of green spaces during the passage of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill in the House of Lords. 

Wharton Park, Durham, currently protected under the Public Health Act 1975. Credit © Copyright Bill Boaden and licensed for reus...