| Accessible by rail and by tube, Ruislip - Greater | | | | royal heritage of the area. |
| London is home to London's largest and most ancient | | | | At the north of of Ruislip's High Street stands the 13th |
| woodland. Some of the trees are natural, some are | | | | century Manor Farm House in which the Ruislip Libray |
| hand-planted, but they still provide an oasis of peace | | | | can now be found. The manor is a 20 acre site on |
| and tranquility in one of the world's largest cities. It is | | | | which you'll find fascinating remains of an 11th century |
| 730 acres of protected woodland surrounding the | | | | fort. A medieval festival is held every year at this |
| Ruislip Lido, a reservoir with a beach with artificial sand | | | | location by the very active and enthusiastic Ruislip |
| that was brought in by truck. A water park for children | | | | Residents Association. |
| has also been constructed alongside the reservoir. A | | | | This archaeological treasure is currently being |
| miniature railway runs through the park with steam and | | | | considered as an ancient monument. The previous |
| diesel locomotives. It's a delight for the entire family. | | | | landlords of the farm, King's College in Cambridge, |
| Ruislip, pronounced "rye-slip", is thought to be a location | | | | owned the property from 1500 until approximately 50 |
| where the River Pinn could once be crossed in | | | | years ago, and used it as a working farm. It is now |
| medieval times. If the name seems familiar to you, | | | | under a large redevelopment project. |
| perhaps you heard it mentioned in Monty Python's | | | | There are five tube stops in Ruislip and two train |
| tongue-in-cheek tune "I'm a Lumberjack" or saw the | | | | stations, so the area is quickly and easily accessible |
| sketch called "Home Rule for Ruislip" in the television | | | | from the center of London. |
| prgram "Two Ronnies" where they poked fun at the | | | | |