Danson Park

Danson Park is a listed park spanning around 75 hectares with ornamental gardens, a substantial lake, tennis courts, football pitches, and walking trails throughout landscaped grounds. The layout combines open grassy areas with planted trees and diverse recreational facilities designed for different visitors.

The grounds developed from an 18th-century estate and were redesigned in the early 19th century by landscape architect Humphry Repton. Repton's work incorporated the existing estate structures into a broader park design.

This space functions as a community gathering point where local events like circuses, firework displays, and organized runs bring people together throughout the year. Such occasions shape how locals experience and think about the park.

The park is accessible on foot with multiple entry points, and pathways are well-maintained for different mobility levels. Visit during dry months when outdoor activities and facilities are most accessible.

One hectare of the park functions as a designated bog garden and local nature reserve supporting wetland plants and animals not found elsewhere on the grounds. This section displays ecology distinct from the rest of the landscape.

Location: London Borough of Bexley

GPS coordinates: 51.45660,0.11729

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40