King Edward's Green

Urban Greenspace in Surrey Reigate and Banstead

England

King Edward's Green

Banstead Wood Lion chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a witch and a wardrobe. — Banstead Wood Credit: Peter Trimming

King Edward's Green is a charming urban greenspace located in Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 1.5 hectares, this green oasis provides a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The green is named after King Edward VII, who often visited the area during his reign. It is nestled within a residential neighborhood and is easily accessible to both locals and visitors alike. The space is well-maintained and offers a range of amenities for recreational activities and relaxation.

The focal point of King Edward's Green is a beautifully landscaped central lawn, adorned with colorful flower beds and mature trees. This area provides a picturesque setting for picnics, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings. Benches are strategically placed around the perimeter of the lawn, offering seating options for visitors.

In addition to the central lawn, the green features a small pond, which is home to various aquatic plants and wildlife. The pond adds to the natural beauty of the space and attracts birds and other small animals, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The greenspace also includes a children's play area, equipped with swings, slides, and climbing frames. This ensures that King Edward's Green caters to families, providing a safe and enjoyable space for children to play and explore.

Overall, King Edward's Green is a well-loved and cherished greenspace in Surrey. Its carefully designed layout, variety of amenities, and natural beauty make it a popular destination for individuals and families seeking a peaceful retreat in an urban environment.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.295655/-0.16802255 or Grid Reference TQ2756. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Banstead Wood Lion chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a witch and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood

Lion chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a witch and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood Witch chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood

Witch chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood Wardrobe chainsaw sculpture (door panels and hanging clothes) by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a witch.

Banstead Wood

Wardrobe chainsaw sculpture (door panels and hanging clothes) by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a witch.

Banstead Wood Limbo branch on the path.

Banstead Wood

Limbo branch on the path.

Banstead Wood The small pond, now fenced off to protect wildlife.

Banstead Wood

The small pond, now fenced off to protect wildlife.

Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99 The milestone is located 120m North of the junction with Church Lane, on the East side of the road in the pavement with back to boundary wall. Parish of Reigate (Reigate and Barnstead District). Cast iron post, Reigate iron casting design, erected by Croydon &amp; Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:- 16 / FROM / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE / 35 / TO / BRIGHTON : : 35 / FROM / BRIGHTON / 16 / TO / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE : : PARISH / OF / MERSTHAM

Milestone Society National ID: SY_LBT16

Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99

The milestone is located 120m North of the junction with Church Lane, on the East side of the road in the pavement with back to boundary wall. Parish of Reigate (Reigate and Barnstead District). Cast iron post, Reigate iron casting design, erected by Croydon & Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 16 / FROM / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE / 35 / TO / BRIGHTON : : 35 / FROM / BRIGHTON / 16 / TO / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE : : PARISH / OF / MERSTHAM Milestone Society National ID: SY_LBT16

Chipstead Telephone kiosk and post box. There is no longer a telephone and the kiosk has recently been painted by the Chipstead Village Preservation Society.

Chipstead

Telephone kiosk and post box. There is no longer a telephone and the kiosk has recently been painted by the Chipstead Village Preservation Society.

Netherne-on-the-Hill : water tower Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.thetimechamber.co.uk/beta/sites/asylums/surrey-country-asylum-netherne-hospital" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.thetimechamber.co.uk/beta/sites/asylums/surrey-country-asylum-netherne-hospital">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Netherne-on-the-Hill : water tower

Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this Link

. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Netherne-on-the-Hill : detail, water-tower Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.thetimechamber.co.uk/beta/sites/asylums/surrey-country-asylum-netherne-hospital" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.thetimechamber.co.uk/beta/sites/asylums/surrey-country-asylum-netherne-hospital">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Netherne-on-the-Hill : detail, water-tower

Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this Link

. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Banstead Wood Lion chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a witch and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood

Lion chainsaw sculpture by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a witch and a wardrobe.

Banstead Wood Wardrobe chainsaw sculpture (door panels and hanging clothes) by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a witch.

Banstead Wood

Wardrobe chainsaw sculpture (door panels and hanging clothes) by Ella Fielding, dating from 2017. Her other two sculptures in this wood are a lion and a witch.

Banstead Wood The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood

The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood

The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood

The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood Hazel coppice. The overstood stool has been cut, but some growth has been left to ensure that the stool remains alive in the event of deer browsing. Traditionally, hazel is coppiced every seven years but this stool (and others within the wood) have recently been coppiced for the first time in about twenty-five years.

I have had to employ this technique in my wood as stools, traditionally covered by brash, have not prevented the deer from eating the re-growth. Other prevention methods could be fencing of individual coppice stools or entire areas of coppice, both of which are costly, time-consuming, and have a negative visual impact on the wood.

Hazel being coppiced:
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Banstead Wood

Hazel coppice. The overstood stool has been cut, but some growth has been left to ensure that the stool remains alive in the event of deer browsing. Traditionally, hazel is coppiced every seven years but this stool (and others within the wood) have recently been coppiced for the first time in about twenty-five years. I have had to employ this technique in my wood as stools, traditionally covered by brash, have not prevented the deer from eating the re-growth. Other prevention methods could be fencing of individual coppice stools or entire areas of coppice, both of which are costly, time-consuming, and have a negative visual impact on the wood. Hazel being coppiced: Link

Banstead Wood The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood

The fresh green leaves and bluebells of spring.

Banstead Wood Fallen giant, providing more light for the bluebell carpet.

Banstead Wood

Fallen giant, providing more light for the bluebell carpet.

Banstead Wood One of the giant beech trees beside the path.

Banstead Wood

One of the giant beech trees beside the path.

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King Edward's Green is located at Grid Ref: TQ2756 (Lat: 51.295655, Lng: -0.16802255)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Reigate and Banstead

Police Authority: Surrey

What 3 Words

///bolt.supper.moved. Near Coulsdon, London

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Located within 500m of 51.295655,-0.16802255

Post Box

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: CR5 266

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Lat/Long: 51.2994569/-0.1668998

Telephone

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Lat/Long: 51.2994671/-0.166851

Kerb: no

Lat/Long: 51.2953203/-0.1696583

Post Box

Check Date Collection Times: 2022-08-29

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Drive Through: no

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: CR5 264D

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.2946708/-0.1698275

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: no

Kerb: lowered

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.2957064/-0.1694293

Chipstead Rugby Club

Addr City: Coulsdon

Addr Postcode: CR5 3SB

Addr Street: High Road

Fhrs Authority: Reigate and Banstead

Fhrs Id: 21163

Leisure: fitness_centre

Name En: Chipstead Rugby Club

Lat/Long: 51.2968646/-0.1682766

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2959822/-0.1739333

Barrier: cycle_barrier

Lat/Long: 51.2995699/-0.1655339

Bench

Backrest: yes

Seats: 2

Lat/Long: 51.2979742/-0.1671727

Bench

Backrest: yes

Seats: 2

Lat/Long: 51.2979981/-0.167174

Advertising: board

Lat/Long: 51.2994422/-0.1669226

Waste Basket

Source: gps

Waste: trash

Lat/Long: 51.2980958/-0.1672035

Waste Basket

Source: gps

Waste: trash

Lat/Long: 51.2994768/-0.1669484

Bench

Backrest: yes

Seats: 4

Lat/Long: 51.2995234/-0.1667935

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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