Norwood Grove

Norwood Grove is a Grade II listed park that combines formal gardens with woodland areas and a network of walking paths spread across the London Boroughs of Croydon and Lambeth. Manicured flower beds sit alongside mature trees and open lawns, creating different zones for different types of relaxation and movement.

The grounds originated from an 18th-century estate and opened to the public in 1926 after local campaigners prevented residential development in the area. This community-led conservation effort became a model for how local action could protect green spaces in urban London.

The Grade II listed mansion within the park received notable guests, including Italian revolutionary Garibaldi who attended a lunch there in 1864.

The park can be accessed from multiple entrances and offers walks along both formal routes and more natural paths depending on preference. Visitors should wear suitable footwear as the ground conditions vary, especially after rain or in the wooded sections.

A circular fountain depicting the four seasons stands within the ornamental gardens, surrounded by flower beds near the White House mansion.

Location: London Borough of Croydon

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

GPS coordinates: 51.41790,-0.11501

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06