Bowie Bandstand, Grade II listed bandstand in Beckenham, England
The cast iron bandstand features intricate pattern work and stands as the centerpiece of Croydon Road Recreation Ground in the London Borough of Bromley.
McCallum and Hope Iron Foundry from Glasgow constructed this Victorian-era bandstand in 1905, making it the last remaining example of their work in Britain.
David Bowie organized and performed at the Growth Summer Festival on this bandstand in August 1969, leading to its current designation as Bowie Bandstand.
The bandstand underwent a £245,000 restoration project in 2019, funded through community donations, borough contributions, and heritage trust support.
The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport officially listed the structure in 2019 following recommendations from Historic England.
Location: London Borough of Bromley
GPS coordinates: 51.40354,-0.03463
Latest update: October 2, 2025 13:03
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