Coombe Wood

Coombe Wood is an urban park in Shirley with landscaped areas, formal gardens, and woodland sections containing diverse plant collections arranged across distinct garden spaces. The park consists of interconnected garden zones that together create a complete green space for visitors to explore.

The land was originally part of the Coombe House estate until Arthur Lloyd built Coombe Wood House in 1898 and the garden took its modern form. Croydon Council later acquired the property and opened it to the public.

The garden displays multiple sections including a rose garden and winter garden with heathers, showing how people in this area approach garden design and planting. These different plant collections reflect long-standing gardening practices that have shaped local green spaces.

The park is open daily and can be reached on foot or by bus routes 250 and 468, which stop nearby regularly. Plan your visit for daylight hours, as opening times follow the natural light available throughout the year.

Historic water conduits once ran along adjacent Conduit Lane and supplied the estate from natural sources in the surrounding area. The road name preserves this memory of important infrastructure that served the property.

Location: London Borough of Croydon

Address: Coombe Road/Conduit Lane, Shirley, London, England CR0 5RE

Website: https://croydon.gov.uk/leisure/parksandopenspaces/parksatoz/coombe-wood

GPS coordinates: 51.36233,-0.06830

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03