Country parks · London
King Edward Memorial Park
King Edward Memorial Park — park in Shadwell, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shadwell · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
King Edward Memorial Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Named after Edward VII. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Shadwell, London". Coordinates: 51.5090°, -0.0490°.
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From the Wikipedia article
King Edward Memorial Park is a public open space in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, on the northern bank of the River Thames. It was opened in 1922 in memory of King Edward VII. With an area of 3.3 hectares, it is the 11th largest park in Tower Hamlets. Along with a few others in the borough, it has received the Green Flag Award for quality, and is considered to have good biodiversity value. The park includes a bandstand, waterfront benches, children's play area, bowling green, all weather football pitch and tennis courts. The paths and public toilets are accessible to wheelchair users. The Thames Path passes through the park.
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Background
History
In May 1533, Sir Hugh Willoughby set off with three ships, from the site of the current park, in search for the Northeast Passage to India. A stone and plaque placed near the listed Rotherhithe Rotunda commemorate Willoughby's enterprise. The area had been built-up before being turned into a park, with one development being the Shadwell Fish Market, which opened in 1885. The market was not a commercial success and the land became used for informal football matches and a play area by local children. A report in The East London Observer on 23 December 1911, gives a report of a planning committee meeting about the setting up of the King Edward Memorial Park. Proposals and sketches of the plans…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5090, -0.0490
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 3EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Shadwell — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.squidmarkets.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6411473 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King Edward Memorial Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: King Edward Memorial Park 9deeb76c78 o.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Edward Memorial Park?
- King Edward Memorial Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 3EQ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- Is King Edward Memorial Park free to visit?
- Yes, King Edward Memorial Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Edward Memorial Park?
- The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 3EQ.