Stoke Newington east reservoir is called Woodberry Wetlands by London Wildlife Trust because of its closeness to Woodberry Down, immediately to the north across the New River, which is the boundary between Stoke Newington (N16) and Haringay (N4). Owners Thames Water know the basins as Woodberry Reservoirs.

Address (main entrance on the New River Path, photo):

226 Lordship Road

London

N16 5HQ

Tel 020 8802 4573

Map ref. TQ325875

Facilities: Easy walking, Café, Accessible toilets, Educational facilities.

Local newspaper the Hackney Citizen published an article about Woodberry Wetlands in September, 2014 (opens in new window).

Photo: The wall plaque on the listed Coal House building reads “These reservoirs the property of the New River Company were begun in the year 1830 and completed in the year 1833.”