Southwark Park, London

Name: Southwark Park
Address: Gomm Rd, London, SE16 2TX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7858 418956

#788 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Southwark Park is located in Rotherhithe, in central South East London, England, and is managed by the London Borough of Southwark. It first opened in 1869 by the Metropolitan Board of Works as one of its first parks. It was designed by Alexander McKenzie and covers 63 acres. It takes its name from being in what was the old Parliamentary constituency of Southwark at the time of its opening. ()

Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'41"N, 0°3'17"W

Address

Gomm RdSouthwark (Rotherhithe)London SE16 2TX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7858 418956

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Day trips

Southwark Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Katharine Docks, Tobacco Dock, The Den, King Edward Memorial Park.

1.1 miNW
Sailing, Marina, Piers and boardwalks
St. Katharine Docks, London
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, just a stone's throw away from the Tower of London and the iconic Tower Bridge, St. Katharine Docks offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets. This hidden gem is a distinctive marina that exudes a blend of London's rich...
1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Event space
Tobacco Dock, London
25 min walk • Tobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse located in the East London district of Wapping, and thereby the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
The Den, London
17 min walk • The Den is a football stadium in New Cross, south-east London, and the home of Millwall Football Club. The Den is adjacent to the South London railway originating at London Bridge, and a quarter of a mile from the Old Den, which it replaced in 1993.
1 miN
Park
King Edward Memorial Park, London
27 min walk • King Edward Memorial Park is a public open space in Wapping, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, on the northern bank of the River Thames. It was opened in 1922 in memory of King Edward VII. With an area of 3.3 hectares, it is the 11th largest park in Tower Hamlets.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Market
The Blue, London
11 min walk • The Blue is a central market place in Bermondsey. The market is open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm and has about 10 stall holders, selling food and clothes.
0.4 miN
Park
King's Stairs Gardens, London
10 min walk • King's Stairs Gardens is a riverside park in Bermondsey, London. It is bordered to the north by the River Thames and to the south by Jamaica Road, the other side of which is Southwark Park.
0.8 miNE
Park
Stave Hill, London
20 min walk • Russia Dock Woodland is a long narrow park in Rotherhithe, London, created by the infilling of one of the former Surrey Commercial Docks. The former Russia Dock was originally used for the importing of softwood timber from Norway, Russia and Sweden. Known as "deal wood", it was mostly used for newsprint and for manufacturing furniture.
1.1 miNE
Park
Lavender Pond, London
28 min walk • Lavender Pond is a 2.5 acre local nature reserve in Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark. It is owned by Southwark Council and managed by The Conservation Volunteers. The nature reserve has an area of woodland as well as the pond.
0.7 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Town of Ramsgate, London
18 min walk • The Town of Ramsgate public house is located at the centre of the ancient hamlet of Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
0.9 miS
Museum
Livesey Museum for Children, London
25 min walk • The Livesey Museum for Children was in the Old Kent Road, within the London Borough of Southwark, London, England. The Livesey Museum was one of very few children's museums in the United Kingdom, which used to show a completely new hands-on exhibition every year.
0.6 miNE
Harbor
Rotherhithe, London
16 min walk • Rotherhithe is a residential district in south-east London, England, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. Historically the area was the most northeastern settlement in the county of Surrey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Southwark Park open?

Southwark Park is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Southwark Park?

Nearby attractions include King's Stairs Gardens, London (10 min walk), The Blue, London (11 min walk), St. Mary's Church, London (12 min walk), Brunel Museum, London (13 min walk).

How to get to Southwark Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwark Park:

Train

Surrey Quays (8 min walk)
Rotherhithe (12 min walk)

Bus

Canada Water Bus Station (8 min walk)
South Bermondsey Station • Lines: P12 (13 min walk)

Metro

Canada Water • Lines: Jubilee (8 min walk)
Bermondsey • Lines: Jubilee (12 min walk)

Ferry

Greenland Pier • Lines: Rb1 (26 min walk)
Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (29 min walk)

Light rail

Shadwell Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa, Tg-B (30 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (35 min walk)