Brockwell Park
A hilltop south London park with a Grade II* listed mansion, an old English walled flower garden, ponds and ancient oaks, plus wide open meadows.
- Park
- Price: Free
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Did you know
Brockwell Hall was built in 1811-13, and the London County Council bought the estate in 1891 and opened it to the public the following summer.
Local tip
The park is normally open from 7.30am to 15 minutes before sunset. The walled flower garden near Brockwell Hall is the calm corner, and the lido is also in the grounds.
Finding it
- Address
- Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 9BJ
- Nearest station
- Herne Hill (National Rail), 272 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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