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Kelsey Park

Free admission

Kelsey Park — public park in London, England.

Kelsey Park, country parks in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Beckenham Junction · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Kelsey Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in London, England". Coordinates: 51.4020°, -0.0230°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Kelsey Park is a public park in Beckenham in the borough of Bromley, Greater London. It historically formed the landscaped park of the Kelsey Manor Estate. The river Beck runs through it.

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Background

History

The original mansion was built around 1408 for William Kelshulle and demolished around 1800. A second mansion was built for Richard Bennett around that time and then acquired by Peter Richard Hoare, the elder (a partner in the banking firm C. Hoare & Co) in 1835. The land adjoining Wickham Road was sold in the 1890s and laid out with large Arts and Crafts movement houses designed by Francis Hooper. The house became a convent for the All Saints Sisters of the Poor in 1895 and then became Kepplestone School for the Daughters of Gentlemen in 1901. The house itself was used by the British Army during the First World War and was demolished in 1921. Kelsey Park is managed by Bromley London…

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Coordinates
51.4020, -0.0230
District
Bromley
Parish
Bromley, unparished area
Postcode
BR3 6ND
Parliamentary constituency
Beckenham and Penge
Established
1913
Nearest railway station
Beckenham Junction1 km
Official site
www.fokp.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kelsey Park?
Kelsey Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 6ND), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
When was Kelsey Park built?
Built or established in 1913.
Who owns Kelsey Park?
Kelsey Park is owned by Bromley London Borough Council (in partnership with Friends of Kelsey Park).
Is Kelsey Park free to visit?
Yes, Kelsey Park is free to enter.
How do I get to Kelsey Park?
The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 6ND.