South Norwood Recreation Ground, London

#1528 among attractions in London

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South Norwood Recreation Ground is a park located in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. In 1889, Croydon Corporation acquired the land and the borough surveyor estimated that it would cost just over £1,300 to lay out. Over a quarter of the projected cost was to install land drainage, which indicates that the site was quite wet. The recreation ground includes a sports area, football pitches, tennis court, floodlit courts, bowling green with pavilion and a children's playground. ()

Elevation: 174 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°23'43"N, 0°4'42"W

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Croydon (South Norwood)London United Kingdom

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South Norwood Recreation Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Selhurst Park, Betts Park, South Norwood Country Park, South Norwood Lake and Grounds.

~1980 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Selhurst Park, London
10 min walk • Selhurst Park is a football stadium in Selhurst in the London Borough of Croydon which is the home ground of Premier League side Crystal Palace. The stadium was designed by Archibald Leitch and opened in 1924.
1.1 miNE
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Betts Park, London
28 min walk • Betts Park is a public park in Penge, London Borough of Bromley, in London, England. It has a number of attractions, including part of the old Croydon Canal. It was opened in December 1928 and extended in the 1930s.
0.9 miE
Park
South Norwood Country Park, London
24 min walk • South Norwood Country Park is a park in South Norwood, close to Elmers End and Birkbeck train stations. The historic Kent-Surrey border runs through the site, and since 1965 it has been located wholly in the London Borough of Croydon.
0.9 miN
Park
South Norwood Lake and Grounds, London
23 min walk • South Norwood Lake and Grounds is a park in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. The main entrance is in Woodvale Avenue while other entrances are located in Auckland Road and Sylvan Road. The area measures up to 281⁄2 acres.
0.9 miSE
Park
Ashburton Park, Warlingham
23 min walk • Ashburton Park is a park located in Woodside, in the London Borough of Croydon, and takes its name from nearby Ashburton. The park is located close to Woodside tram stop, where Tramlink services the park.
1.4 miSW
Square
Saffron Square, Warlingham
37 min walk • Saffron Square is a town square and high-rise building in Croydon, United Kingdom. The purple and red Saffron Tower is currently the second-tallest building in Croydon. Saffron Square is part of the Croydon Vision 2020 regeneration plan for the London Borough of Croydon to add to its goal of being London's Third City.
1.2 miSE
Park
Ashburton Playing Fields, Warlingham
32 min walk • Ashburton Playing Fields is a playing field located in Woodside, London. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. The fields are bordered by Bywood Avenue in the north, Chaucer Green in the west and Woodville Avenue in the east.
~1990 ftNW
Palace
Holmesdale Fanatics, London
10 min walk • The Holmesdale Fanatics is the name given to an organised supporters' group and ultras group associated with English Premier League club Crystal Palace. The group are responsible for vocal support as well as flag and tifo displays.
1.3 miS
Park
Addiscombe Recreation Ground, Warlingham
33 min walk • Addiscombe Recreation Ground, commonly known as Bingham Park, is a park situated in Addiscombe, London. The park is managed by London Borough of Croydon. Addiscombe tram stop is located just next to the recreation ground and is served by Tramlink. The area covers 8 acres.
1 miW
Cemetery
Queen's Road Cemetery, London
26 min walk • Queen's Road Cemetery is a cemetery in Croydon, England. It opened in 1861, and was followed in 1897 by the larger Croydon Cemetery in Mitcham Road. Both cemeteries are now managed by the London Borough of Croydon.
1 miSE
Library
Ashburton Learning Village, Warlingham
27 min walk • Ashburton Learning Village is a learning complex in Woodside, Greater London. It stands in the London Borough of Croydon, and is located near Ashburton Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Norwood Recreation Ground?

Nearby attractions include Holmesdale Fanatics, London (10 min walk), Ashburton Park, Warlingham (23 min walk), South Norwood Lake and Grounds, London (23 min walk), Addiscombe Railway Park, Warlingham (23 min walk).

How to get to South Norwood Recreation Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Norwood Recreation Ground:

Bus

Wynton Gardens • Lines: 410 (3 min walk)
Heavers Farm School • Lines: 410 (3 min walk)

Train

Norwood Junction (6 min walk)
Selhurst (13 min walk)

Tram

Blackhorse Lane • Lines: 2, 4 (21 min walk)
Woodside • Lines: 2, 4 (21 min walk)