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Manor House Gardens

Free admission

Manor House Gardens — public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London.

Manor House Gardens, parks in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hither Green · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Manor House Gardens is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Wikidata describes it as: "public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London". Coordinates: 51.4560°, 0.0060°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Manor House Gardens is a 3.34-hectare public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London. The park features a walled flower garden, ornamental pond, fountain, ice-house, cafeteria, children's playground, community garden, dog-walking area and tennis courts/multi-purpose sports pitches. There is also a Park Ranger's Office and information point adjacent to the cafe, and the River Quaggy flows from east to west across the southern part of the park. The gardens date from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and much of the original layout remains. The gardens feature a large central lawn with a peripheral path with trees and shrubbery. An ornamental pond at the southern part features a small island and fountain. The gardens are on the National Heritage List for England, Parks & Gardens.

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Background

History

The gardens (along with a pond and ice-house) were formally laid out in around 1773 shortly after the main house had been built by Thomas Lucas (a merchant and treasurer of Guy's Hospital). The house was then purchased by Sir Francis Baring in 1796 from Mrs. Angerstein (the former Mrs. Lucas). Baring also bought the Manor of Lee, and the house was then known as the Manor House. The house and gardens remained within the Baring family until 1898 when Sir Thomas Baring, 1st Earl of Northbrook sold the Manor House and estate to the London County Council for £8,835 (almost a million pounds as of 2015). The council noted that the property and grounds were in a 'somewhat neglected condition' and…

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Coordinates
51.4560, 0.0060
District
Lewisham
Parish
Lewisham, unparished area
Postcode
SE12 8QG
Parliamentary constituency
Lewisham East
Nearest railway station
Hither Green0.7 km
Opening
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Official site
leemanorsociety.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Manor House Gardens?
Manor House Gardens is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE12 8QG), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
Who owns Manor House Gardens?
Manor House Gardens is owned by London Borough of Lewisham.
Is Manor House Gardens a listed building?
Manor House Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
Is Manor House Gardens free to visit?
Yes, Manor House Gardens is free to enter.
How do I get to Manor House Gardens?
The nearest railway station is Hither Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE12 8QG.