Caledonian Park began life as the original venue of the 19th century Metropolitan Cattle Market; the origin of the majestic Victorian clock tower. The park, although still managed on a largely formal basis, has slowly been transformed in recent years to become a haven for wildlife. The park is very popular with its surrounding community in this densely-developed part of London.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Caledonian Park
Borough: Islington
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 4.1 ha
Description
Wildlife
The perimeter shrubberies include mainly native species, many of them berry-bearing. Thrushes and blackbirds feed on these in the winter. Other resident birds include dunnocks, robins and wrens. Part of the amenity grassland is left long to encourage wildflowers and insects to colonise. Other features include borders with specially chosen nectar-bearing plants where a range of butterflies may be seen.Facilities
Historic features
Guelder-rose berries © Mike Waite
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