Beckenham Place Park

This is the largest green space in the borough, covering 96 hectares, with large areas of ancient woodland ideal for informal woodland walks.

The park is an important wildlife site and it also makes up part of the South East London Green Chain Walk and the regional Capital Ring.

Nature and conservation
Beckenham Place Park is probably one of the best wildlife sites in the borough. Find out about the grasslands, wetlands, woodland, parkland and animals of Beckenham Place Park.

Sport
The golf course is an 18 hole (par 69) municipal pay and play course. The mansion house (a Grade II listed building) currently houses the golf clubhouse. You can buy 8 and 9 -hole tickets at the pro shop and there's a PGA professional at the course for tuition. To find out more and to make advance bookings call 020 8650 2292 or visit Glendale Golf (external website).

There are also tennis courts and several football pitches in the park.

Friends of Beckenham Place Park (external site)
The Friends of Beckenham Place Park arrange a number of events in the park, including walks and talks. For more information visit the Friends Visitors Centre inside the Mansion on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm or telephone 020 8325 8781.

Children's play
At the eastern section of the park is a new children's playground during the summer months. The park is patrolled by on-site park keepers.

Map of the park (click on the map below for more detail)