Country parks · London
Kelsey Park
In or near Shortlands.
Kelsey Park — public park in London, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kelsey Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in London, England". Coordinates: 51.4020°, -0.0230°.
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Official information
Kelsey Park is a public park in Beckenham, London, known for its diverse flora and fauna, including numerous tree species and birds. Visitors can enjoy various amenities such as rose gardens, water features, tennis courts, and a mini golf course, making it a great spot for relaxation and recreation.
From the Wikipedia article
Kelsey Park is a public park in Beckenham in the borough of Bromley, Greater London. It historically formed the landscaped park of the Kelsey Manor Estate. The river Beck runs through it.
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Background
History
The original mansion was built around 1408 for William Kelshulle and demolished around 1800. A second mansion was built for Richard Bennett around that time and then acquired by Peter Richard Hoare, the elder (a partner in the banking firm C. Hoare & Co) in 1835. The land adjoining Wickham Road was sold in the 1890s and laid out with large Arts and Crafts movement houses designed by Francis Hooper. The house became a convent for the All Saints Sisters of the Poor in 1895 and then became Kepplestone School for the Daughters of Gentlemen in 1901. The house itself was used by the British Army during the First World War and was demolished in 1921. Kelsey Park is managed by Bromley London…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4020, -0.0230
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR3 6ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Established
- 1913
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction — 1 km
- Official site
- www.fokp.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6386508 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kelsey Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Waterfall on the Lake in Kelsey Park - geograph.org.uk - 2379563.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelsey Park?
- Kelsey Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 6ND), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Kelsey Park?
- Kelsey Park — public park in London, England.
- How do I get to Kelsey Park?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR3 6ND.
- When was Kelsey Park built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Who owns Kelsey Park?
- Kelsey Park is owned by Bromley London Borough Council (in partnership with Friends of Kelsey Park).
- Is Kelsey Park free to visit?
- Yes, Kelsey Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kelsey Park?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 6ND.