Made and designed by Ivor Innes from an ancient oak, was a gift of Lady Fortescue in response to the Lansbury Appeal. Originally carved in Richmond Park, it is a hollow log which Innes was instructed to carve to look as though gnomes and small animals were living in the bark. It was restored in 1951 and in 1996 Spike Milligan, the comedian, led a successful campaign to raise money to have it restored again
Grade II listed building