Dulwich Park

Dulwich Park is a large public green space featuring formal gardens, sports facilities, a boating lake, and tree-lined pathways winding through woodlands. The grounds combine open lawns with planted areas and recreational infrastructure throughout.

The park was created in 1890 from farmland by the Metropolitan Board of Works with landscape architect Charles Barry Junior designing its Victorian layout. This original conception established the arrangement of gardens and pathways that remains recognizable today.

The rose garden and American Garden section draw visitors with seasonal blooms that create gathering spaces throughout the year. These planted areas serve as focal points where people naturally pause to enjoy the surroundings.

The park opens early each morning with closing times varying by season, and disabled parking is available at the College Road entrance. Multiple access points around the perimeter allow visitors to enter from different directions and explore at their own pace.

The park offers a bicycle rental service with various cycle types including recumbent bikes that allow a different way to move through the grounds. These unusual machines provide a more relaxed riding position compared to standard bicycles.

Location: London Borough of Southwark

GPS coordinates: 51.44585,-0.07873

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46