Country parks · London
Norwood Park
Norwood Park — park in West Norwood, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gipsy Hill · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Norwood Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in West Norwood, London". Coordinates: 51.4250°, -0.0939°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Norwood Park is a 13.3-hectare (33-acre) park located in West Norwood. The park is bordered by Elder Road, Central Hill and Salter's Hill in South East London. The park is managed by Lambeth Council and the community group known as “Friends of Norwood Park”. It sits on one of the highest points in Lambeth. For a number of years, the concrete sports pitch has been used by Flatland BMX riders who refer to it as 'The Green Mile' or 'TGM' for short.
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Background
History
In the 13th century, the Great North Wood, in addition to being a food source, was "a vital supplier of timber for the Royal Dockyards at Deptford". At one point the land was called Elder Hole Coppice (giving the name to nearby Elder Road). As the wood was gradually lost to city development in the early 19th Century, the remaining 33 acres of green space was finally bought from the then owners the Ecclesiastical Commissioners (paid for by Lambeth Council, London County Council and community donations) in 1903 to develop the park for local residents, officially opening 14 June 1911. The river Effra also ran through the park, at its southern point. Three eighteenth century cottages were at a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4250, -0.0939
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE27 9TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Nearest railway station
- Gipsy Hill — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.lambeth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7061643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Norwood Park (London) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Norwood Park (5) - geograph.org.uk - 1719206.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwood Park?
- Norwood Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE27 9TY), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- Who owns Norwood Park?
- Norwood Park is owned by Lambeth Council.
- Is Norwood Park free to visit?
- Yes, Norwood Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norwood Park?
- The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE27 9TY.