Have you ever wondered where the famous Oaks horserace got its name? Well, right here, in Oaks Park, lies the answer. This beautiful, sprawling park used to be the estate of the Earl of Derby. He’s the one who started the annual Oaks horserace in 1779. His original race ran right through Oaks Park, going from Barrow Hedges north of the park, through the park and then heading west, towards Epsom Downs Racecourse. You can still see parts of the original, off-road race route today. The Earl’s grand mansion was demolished back in the 1950s, because it was in bad condition. But you can still see some remnants of his estate, like the stables, bakehouse and some of the formal gardens. Now, Oaks Park is a green oasis, full of chalk grassland meadows that burst with wildflowers in the springtime. Beautiful woodlands filled with birds and a refurbished café, serving delicious snacks, give you a glimpse of what life must have been like here. For the Earl, oaks park was more than just a park. It was the birthplace of a famous race. For us, today, it is a refuge from the hustle and bustle, a place to reconnect with nature and enjoy a picnic.
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