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Manor House Gardens
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Manor House Gardens — public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hither Green · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Manor House Gardens, the nearest railway station is Hither Green, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SE12 8QG, and entry to the park is free.
About
Manor House Gardens is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Wikidata describes it as: "public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London". Coordinates: 51.4560°, 0.0060°.
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Summary from the official site
The Manor House Gardens feature a historic Ice House, built in the 18th century for food storage. It is one of the few surviving ice houses open to the public, showcasing its unique structure and historical significance.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Manor House Gardens is a 3.34-hectare public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London. The park features a walled flower garden, ornamental pond, fountain, ice-house, cafeteria, children's playground, community garden, dog-walking area and tennis courts/multi-purpose sports pitches. There is also a Park Ranger's Office and information point adjacent to the cafe, and the River Quaggy flows from east to west across the southern part of the park. The gardens date from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and much of the original layout remains. The gardens feature a large central lawn with a peripheral path with trees and shrubbery. An ornamental pond at the southern part features a small island and fountain. The gardens are on the National Heritage List for England, Parks & Gardens.
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Background
History
The gardens (along with a pond and ice-house) were formally laid out in around 1773 shortly after the main house had been built by Thomas Lucas (a merchant and treasurer of Guy's Hospital). The house was then purchased by Sir Francis Baring in 1796 from Mrs. Angerstein (the former Mrs. Lucas). Baring also bought the Manor of Lee, and the house was then known as the Manor House. The house and gardens remained within the Baring family until 1898 when Sir Thomas Baring, 1st Earl of Northbrook sold the Manor House and estate to the London County Council for £8,835 (almost a million pounds as of 2015). The council noted that the property and grounds were in a 'somewhat neglected condition' and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4560, 0.0060
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE12 8QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham East
- Nearest railway station
- Hither Green — 0.7 km
- Opening
- First and third Sundays of the month from April to September, 3pm – 5pm; closed other times
- Official site
- leemanorsociety.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q21585364 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Manor House Gardens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Manor House Gardens.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manor House Gardens?
- Manor House Gardens is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE12 8QG), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Manor House Gardens?
- Manor House Gardens — public park and gardens situated in Lee, in south east London.
- How do I get to Manor House Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hither Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE12 8QG.
- Who owns Manor House Gardens?
- Manor House Gardens is owned by London Borough of Lewisham.
- Is Manor House Gardens a listed building?
- Manor House Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Manor House Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, Manor House Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to Manor House Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Hither Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE12 8QG.