Warneford Meadow

Warneford Meadow is one of the few remaining natural spaces in Oxford. The Meadow is a tranquil 18 acre grassland close to the heart of the city. Situated on the boundary between East Oxford and Headington, England. The meadow adjoins the Boundary Brook wildlife corridor to the east, and provides a significant habitat for birds and animals.

However under pressure to generate revenue the local NHS has plans to develop Warneford Meadow which are strongly opposed by local residents, led by nearby Residents Associations, and the Friends of Warneford Meadow.

The Warneford Meadow was originally purchased in 1918, by the Warneford Hospital.The grassland was intended to be kept as a natural space, and used for the psychological benefit of the local community. The Warneford Orchard, home to a number of rare apple tree species, sits on the Meadow's northern border, between the Meadow and the Warneford Hospital. The Orchard is often a site where hospital rubbish is tipped, despite an Oxford City Council order.

Below: A 360 degree panorama of the Warneford Meadow. Here is a higher resolution version for download Warneford Meadow Panorama (Medium) (jpg, 432 K) (taken 11am, June 12th 2007)