Beckenham Place Park is probably one of the best wildlife sites in the borough, containing a suite of high-quality habitats.
These include the most extensive ancient woodlands in Lewisham, the most diverse acid grassland, the most natural stretch of river, probably the oldest pond and the only willow carr.
Some of the parkland trees are also extremely old, pre-dating the landscaping of the park.
The high diversity of plants and animals include numerous locally rare species, and several nationally rare invertebrates have been recorded.
The park also contains features of historical and archaeological interest, as well as facilities for golf and other sports, and is very popular for recreation, both formal and informal.
A visitor centre, run by the Friends of Beckenham Place Park, is open at weekends and provides information on the park’s history and natural history.
Park location on map