South Norwood Country Park, London

Name: South Norwood Country Park
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1331 among attractions in London

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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. It is a 47 hectare green space which opened in 1989. The park is a mix of countryside and parkland, and land formerly used for sewage farms serving the growing London population. ()

Elevation: 118 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°23'49"N, 0°3'25"W

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Croydon (Woodside)London United Kingdom

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South Norwood Country Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Selhurst Park, London
32 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.
0.9 miN
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Betts Park, London
23 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.
1.1 miNW
Park
South Norwood Lake and Grounds, London
30 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 miSW
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.
0.9 miW
Park
South Norwood Recreation Ground, London
24 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Park
Ashburton Playing Fields, Warlingham
22 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.
1.2 miNE
Park
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
30 min walk • Croydon Road Recreation Ground is a public park located in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. It is near the High St and adjacent to Beckenham Beacon. The park features a café and bandstand, as well as a bowling green and other sports facilities.
1.1 miNE
Park
Bowie Bandstand
28 min walk • The Bowie Bandstand is a listed building in Croydon Road Recreation Ground, a public park in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. The bandstand was erected in 1905, designed by the McCallum and Hope Iron Foundry, Glasgow. It is believed to be the only surviving McCallum and Hope bandstand in the UK.
1.2 miW
Palace
Holmesdale Fanatics, London
32 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.
1.6 miSE
Museum
Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Warlingham
42 min walk • Bethlem Museum of the Mind is a museum focusing on the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, its programme of care, and its patients.
1 miS
Library
Ashburton Learning Village, Warlingham
26 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 Country Park?

Nearby attractions include Elmers End, Warlingham (5 min walk), Ashburton Playing Fields, Warlingham (22 min walk), Ashburton Park, Warlingham (23 min walk), Betts Park, London (23 min walk).

How to get to South Norwood Country Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Norwood Country Park:

Tram

Harrington Road • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Elmers End • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)

Bus

Kingfisher Way • Lines: 289, 367 (9 min walk)
Elmers End Station • Lines: 356 (9 min walk)

Train

Elmers End (9 min walk)
Birkbeck (12 min walk)