Beckenham Place Park
Lewisham's largest green space, 96 hectares of woodland and meadow around a Palladian mansion that is now a cafe and community centre.
- Park
- Price: Free
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Did you know
The park is named after John Cator, reputed to have been a friend of the botanist Carl Linnaeus, who introduced many exotic tree species and a lake.
Local tip
The mansion houses a cafe, and the lake has been re-established as a wild swimming space and wetland for birds; check the park's own site for swim sessions.
Finding it
- Address
- Beckenham Hill Road, London Borough of Lewisham, Greater London, England
- Nearest station
- Beckenham Hill (National Rail), 746 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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