Addington Park
Addington Park is a park situated in Addington in the London Borough of Croydon. The park covers an area of 24.5 acres (9.9 ha).
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Addington |
| Coordinates | 51.356°N 0.038°W |
| Operated by | London Borough of Croydon |
| Open | All year (Closed at night) |
| Public transit access | London Buses multiple routes to Addington Village Interchange Tramlink route 3 to Addington Village or Gravel Hill tram stop |
History
The park was originally part of the manor of Addington and the area was used by Henry VIII for hunting purposes.[1] The original manor house was replaced in 1768 by Addington Palace and the grounds were laid out by Capability Brown in 1781.[2]
Most of the 24.50 acres which make up the public park were purchased from the owners of the 500 acres (200 ha) Addington Palace Estate by Croydon Council in 1930.[1][2] Tennis courts were purchased after World War II.[2]
Transportation
The park is located next to Addington Interchange which is a tram and bus interchange. It is also served by Gravel Hill tram stop
Facilities
- Historic landscaping
- Car parking
- Cricket and football pitches
- Tennis courts
- Children's playground
See also
- List of Parks and Open Spaces in Croydon
- Addington Hills
- Ashburton Park
- Woodside Green
References
- "Addington Park" (PDF). London Borough of Croydon. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- Winterman, M.A. (1988). Croydon's Parks: An illustrated history. London Borough of Croydon, Parks and Recreation Department. p. 6. ISBN 0951348108.
External links
- London Borough of Croydon website / Addington Park
- London Borough of Croydon; Addington Park history
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