Welcome to Ducks Island

Ducks Island is a small island located in the River Thames in Greater London. It is situated between the boroughs of Richmond and Twickenham and is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and other waterfowl. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the island, taking in the beautiful scenery and watching the birds in their natural habitat.

One of the main attractions of Ducks Island is its rich history. The island was once used as a hunting ground for the royal family and was also a popular spot for fishing. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the old hunting lodge and the fishing huts that were once used by local fishermen. The island is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Orleans House, which was built in the 18th century.

Ducks Island is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Greater London. It offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some time in nature. Whether you're a birdwatcher, a history buff, or just looking for a quiet spot to relax, Ducks Island is the perfect destination. So why not take a trip to this hidden gem and discover all that it has to offer?

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Underhill School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennie Reed And Nicola Hayles	Mays Lane Barnet Greater London EN5 2LZ 02084492423 School Website
Whitings Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deepa Samani	Whitings Road Barnet Greater London EN5 2QY 02083595360 School Website
The Totteridge Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Fairbairn	Barnet Lane Barnet London N20 8AZ 2084459205 School Website
Barnet And Southgate College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Darren Mepham	Wood Street Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4AZ 2082008300 School Website
St Catherines Rc School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Kelly	Vale Drive Barnet Greater London EN5 2ED 02084404946 School Website
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Hammond	68 High Street Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 5SJ 2084415010 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Violet Walker	High Street Barnet Greater London EN5 5RR 02084492984 School Website
Ark Pioneer Academy Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Aishling Ryan	Westcombe Drive Barnet EN5 2BE 2037874090 School Website
Queen Elizabeths School Barnet Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Neil Enright	Queen's Road Barnet Greater London EN5 4DQ 02084414646 School Website
Foulds School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Sanett	Byng Road Barnet Greater London EN5 4NR 02084492714 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Barnet Station Approach, New Barnet, Greater London, EN5 1QT 1.70 Miles

Oakleigh Park Oakleigh Park North / Alverstone Av, Oakleigh Park, Greater London, EN5 1BU 1.84 Miles

Hadley Wood Crescent West, Hadley Wood, Greater London, EN4 0EL 2.36 Miles

Mill Hill Broadway Station Road, Mill Hill, Greater London, NW7 2JU 2.57 Miles

Elstree & Borehamwood Allum Lane, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3LS 3.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Barnett Taxis 020 8441 8381 10 Sampson Avenue, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 2RN 0.20 Miles
Barnet Licence Taxis 020 8441 8381 10 Sampson Av, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 2RN 0.20 Miles
Finchley Mini Cabs 020 8446 5544 45 Dollis Valley Way, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 2TT 0.60 Miles
Fleet Travel Solutions 0800 032 8970 40 Kings Road, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 4EG 0.77 Miles
Metro Radio Cars 020 8441 4141 2A Moxon Street, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 5TS 0.89 Miles
Diamond Cars 020 8440 0550 2 Park Rd, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 5SQ 0.91 Miles
Star Cars Ltd 020 8447 1980 5 Plantagenet Road, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 5JG 1.45 Miles
London Airport Direct 020 8440 1199 2 Station Road, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 1QW 1.60 Miles
New Barnet Cars 020 8440 4141 2 Station Road, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 1QW 1.60 Miles
Whetstone Radio Cars 020 8449 2222 2 Station Rd, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 1QW 1.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
En5 Golda Close Barnet Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellhouse P.O Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Leeside Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Cedar Lawn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bells Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Avenue (Totteridge Common) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priory Close (Off Oaklands Rd) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dollis Valley Way / Mays Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
En5 Garthland Drive Barnet Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bedford Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fitzjohn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Milton Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Old Court House Surgery 020 84492388	The Old Court House 27 Wood Street Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4BB
Longrove Surgery 020 83706660	Vale Drive Primary C/Ctr Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 2ED
Gloucester Road Surgery 020 84497677	Vale Drive Health Centre Vale Drive Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 2ED
Longrove Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Longrove Surgery Vale Drive Barnet EN5 2ED
Addington Medical Centre 020 84414425	Addington Medical Centre 46 Station Road New Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 1QH

Local Stores

Mays Lane
187 Mays Lane
Barnet
Greater London
EN5 2DY
02084 406645
Store Website
0.41 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Staples Corner
383 Edgeware Road
London
NW2 6LD
0208 4527294
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now Barnet
C/O Wood Street Veterinary Hospital 74 Wood Lane Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4BW 0208 841 2555 barnetclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Wood Street Veterinary Hospital
74 Wood Street Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4BW 020 8449 0074 reception@woodstreetvethospital.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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East Barnet Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Cat Hill East Barnet Barnet Hertfordshire EN4 8HG 0208 440 5742 ralph.bailey@eastbarnetvets.com Website 2.11 miles
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Medivet North Finchley
877 High Road North Finchley London N12 8QA 020 8445 4186 north.finchley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Gerard Brito
78 Brent Way Church End West Finchley London N3 1AT 020 8346 1861 agdbrito@btinternet.com 2.36 miles
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Medivet Mill Hill
623 Watford Way London NW7 3JN 020 8906 3957 mill.hill@medivet.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Secret Park (Short Fun Walk)
It's Between Two Small Parks. One Has A Hill And A Pond Where Ducks Come! Sometimes! The Other Part Is Around A Giant Crater-Like Ground. 11 Pegasus Way London Lancashire N11 3PW 3.67 miles There Are 2 Different Parks You Will See Them Both.

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Fir And Pond Woods
Coopers Ln Rd Cuffley Potters BAR EN6 4.35 miles Entrance Is Located Directly Opposite The Oshwal Centre (Jain Temple) On Coopers Lane Road. Do Not Turn Into The Gates, But There Is Instead A Tiny Layby With Space For A Few Cars With Access To The Woods Via A Kissing Gate.

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Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 4.48 miles

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Northaw Great Wood
The Ridges The Ridgeway Northaw 6.03 miles Signposted From The Ridgeway On A White Sign - &Quot;Great Wood&Quot;

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Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 6.48 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Colney Heath
The Mill House Coursers Rd Colney Heath Lancashire 6.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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