Wandle Park

Wandle Park is an 8.5-hectare park located in the Broad Green Ward of Croydon, south London, England. It was opened in 1890 by the Mayor of Croydon. The site is protected by Fields in Trust through a legal "Deed of Dedication" safeguarding the future of the space as public recreation land for future generations to enjoy.

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Type: Park
Description: public park in Croydon, London, England
Also known as: “Wandle Park, Croydon”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wandle Park tram stop and Croydon Minster.

Wandle Park tram stop

Tram stop

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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 between central Croydon and Waddon. Wandle Park tram stop is situated 580 feet southwest of Wandle Park.

Croydon Minster

Church

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Croydon Minster is the parish and civic church of the London Borough of Croydon, located in the Old Town area of Croydon. There are currently more than 35 churches in the borough, with Croydon Minster being the most prominent. Croydon Minster is situated 1,600 feet southeast of Wandle Park.

West Croydon station

Railway station

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West Croydon is a multi-modal interchange station located in Croydon, South London. It is a southern terminus of the Windrush line of the London Overground, and is also served by National Rail services operated by Southern. West Croydon station is situated 2,700 feet northeast of Wandle Park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Croydon and Broad Green.

Croydon

Town

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Croydon is a large town in South London, England, 9.5 miles south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London; it is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping area.

Broad Green

Suburb

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The London Borough of Croydon is a borough within Outer London. It covers an area of 87 km2 and has a population of 397,741 as of mid-2023, making it one of London's most populated boroughs.