Wandle Park

Settlement in Surrey

England

Wandle Park

Saint Mary's Church Detail of the knapped flint on the exterior wall of the church. — Saint Mary's Church Credit: Peter Trimming

Wandle Park is a picturesque public park situated in Croydon, a borough in the county of Surrey, England. Spread over an expansive area of approximately 11 hectares, the park is a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.

The park is named after the River Wandle, which runs through its southern boundary. The river adds to the park's charm, as it meanders through the lush green landscape, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. There are several footbridges strategically placed over the river, allowing visitors to enjoy leisurely walks and admire the scenic views.

Wandle Park offers a range of facilities and amenities to cater to the diverse needs of its visitors. For those seeking outdoor activities, there are well-maintained sports fields, including football pitches and cricket grounds. The park also features a children's play area, complete with swings, slides, and climbing frames, ensuring young ones can have an enjoyable time.

For those looking to relax and unwind, the park provides ample seating areas and picnic spots, allowing visitors to bask in the natural beauty and enjoy a leisurely day out. Additionally, there is a quaint café within the park, offering refreshments and light snacks.

Wandle Park is also known for hosting various community events and festivals throughout the year. These events attract a large number of people from the surrounding areas, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

Overall, Wandle Park in Surrey is a delightful green space, offering a range of activities, scenic beauty, and a sense of community for all who visit.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Wandle Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.36896/-0.1194986 or Grid Reference TQ3165. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saint Mary's Church

Detail of the knapped flint on the exterior wall of the church.

Peter Trimming

Beddington Resident

I went in search of an albino grey squirrel, reported on the previous day, but I only saw five of the usual colouration. Photographed in the churchyard of Saint Mary's church.

Peter Trimming

Little Egret

Seen in Beddington Park. It had been fishing in the River Wandle, but noticed my approach.

Peter Trimming

Female Kestrel

Its talons gripping the tip of a branch, close to Beddington Park.

Peter Trimming

Female Kestrel

Its talons gripping the tip of a branch, close to Beddington Park.

Peter Trimming

Heron

Seen in Beddington Park, with the heron watching a potential meal in the nearby brambles.

Peter Trimming

Carew Manor

Late afternoon at Carew Manor, originally called Beddington Place, home to the Carew family from 1351-1859. It is now a school.

Peter Trimming

Sandy Lane South

Looking along Sandy Lane South towards its junction with Stafford Road. The postbox here, sited outside Bandon Hill Primary School, is a regular recipient of knitted postbox toppers. The one seen here, by Jan Gibson of the knitting group Yarn Bombers of Ewell, is commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. For a closer view of the postbox, see TQ2963 : Postbox, Sandy Lane South.

Ian Capper

Postbox, Sandy Lane South

Postbox in Sandy Lane South sited outside Bandon Hill Primary School, a regular recipient of knitted postbox toppers. This one, by Jan Gibson of the knitting group Yarn Bombers of Ewell, is commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. For a close up of the topper, see TQ2963 : Postbox topper, Sandy Lane South and for a wider view see TQ2963 : Sandy Lane South.

Ian Capper

Postbox topper, Sandy Lane South

A knitted postbox topper on a postbox in Sandy Lane South sited outside Bandon Hill Primary School, a regular recipient of such decorations. This one, by Jan Gibson of the knitting group Yarn Bombers of Ewell, is commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. For a photo of the whole postbox see TQ2963 : Postbox, Sandy Lane South.

Ian Capper

Beddington, St Mary

Dave Kelly

Beddington Cross, near Croydon

Beddington Cross is an industrial estate near Croydon in the outer suburbs of south London. Its occupants include a bus garage used by Abellio.

Malc McDonald

Bus depot at Beddington, near Croydon

A yard at a bus depot in Beddington, in the suburbs of south London. The depot is occupied by Go-Ahead London. This part of Beddington is occupied by industrial premises. Another bus garage operated by a different company, Abellio, is close by. The road passing to the left is Beddington Lane, which forms part of the B272.

Malc McDonald

Path in Mellows Park, near Wallington

A path along the edge of Mellows Park, in the outer suburbs of south London. This image was taken on a February afternoon. Trees were bare for the winter season,

Malc McDonald

Car showroom near Wallington

A car sales showroom near Wallington, on the corner of Sandy Lane North which leads away to the right of the building. Sandy Lane North is a one-way street, as indicated by the small blue signs either side of the road.

Malc McDonald

Waterer Rise, near Wallington

Waterer Rise is a residential road in the outer suburbs of south London. This image was taken on a February afternoon, Trees were bare for the winter season.

Malc McDonald

Beddington Sewage Treatment Works.

Beddington Lane (B272). Poor photograph; they're difficult to approach.

Noel Foster

Entrance to Demesne Road Allotments, Wallington.

Noel Foster

Show me another place!

Wandle Park is located at Grid Ref: TQ3165 (Lat: 51.36896, Lng: -0.1194986)

Unitary Authority: Croydon

Police Authority: Metropolitan

What 3 Words

///knots.icons.cattle. Near South Croydon, London

Nearby Locations

Wandle Park Waddon

Related Wikis

Waddon Ponds

Waddon Ponds is an ornamental 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) urban park / inland water in the western part of the London Borough of Croydon, by whom it is managed...

Waddon railway station

Waddon railway station is in the London Borough of Croydon in south London. The station and all trains serving it are operated by Southern. It is in Travelcard...

Wandle Park tram stop

Wandle Park tram stop is a stop adjacent to Wandle Park in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London. It serves the residential area...

St Andrew's Church of England High School

St Andrew's Church of England High School was a Church of England voluntary aided school in Central Croydon, Greater London. First opened in 1862, The...

Duppas Hill

Duppas Hill (or Duppa's Hill) is a park, road and surrounding residential area in Waddon, near Croydon in Greater London (and historically in Surrey)....

Waddon

Waddon () is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Croydon, at the western end of the town of Croydon. The area borders the London Borough of Sutton...

Croydon

Croydon is a large town in South London, England, 9.3 miles (15.0 km) south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government...

Wandle Park, Croydon

Wandle Park is an 8.5-hectare (21-acre) park located in the Broad Green Ward of Croydon, south London, England. It was opened in 1890 by the Mayor of...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.36896,-0.1194986

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals: signal

Traffic Signals Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 51.366848/-0.1184328

Wandle Park

Settlement in Surrey

England

Wandle Park

Wandle Park Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Waddon Ponds

Waddon railway station

Wandle Park tram stop

St Andrew's Church of England High School

Duppas Hill

Waddon

Croydon

Wandle Park, Croydon

Nearby Amenities

Have you been to Wandle Park?