The Park
Wivenhoe Park, 220 acres of historic parkland has
been the home to the University of Essex since 1964. The University takes its
stewardship of the Park very seriously indeed.
As of 2022, Wivenhoe Park has
received a Green Flag Award six times, an international quality mark for the
University’s stewardship of the Park. The Park has also been voted one of the top
ten green spaces in the UK and received the People’s Choice Award on five
consecutive occasions – the only university campus to have achieved this award.
The significance of Wivenhoe Park is reflected through its Grade 2 listing in 1989
and is included on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
More information about our beautiful park can be found on our Wivenhoe Park web pages.
The University of Essex Tree Walk
Wivenhoe Park is a striking landscape of more than 220 acres. Home to a range of
plants and wildlife including some extraordinary and historic trees, this picturesque
paradise can only be appreciated fully in person. The variety of species and ages of
our trees provide habitats for a range of animals and support the growth of fauna and
funghi. To find out more about the history and https://www.essex.ac.uk/wivenhoe-
park
We're home to over 2,800 trees, including rare species and veteran trees. Our Tree
Walk is a self-guided tour of some of our notable trees.