Gardens · London
The Wilderness
In or near Shortlands.
The Wilderness — Accessible Woodland Garden in Croydon, Surrey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Eden Park · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Wilderness is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Accessible Woodland Garden in Croydon, Surrey". Coordinates: 51.3716°, -0.0527°.
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Official information
Shirley Windmill is one of only four windmills open to the public in Greater London, built in 1854. Visitors can explore the restored machinery and learn about the history of milling flour in Victorian times during guided tours.
Place summary
The Wilderness is a garden located in the London region, specifically in the unparished area of Croydon (postcode CR9). This site offers a green space amidst the urban environment, contributing to the area's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3716, -0.0527
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR9 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
- Phone
- 07880 742 545
- Nearest railway station
- Eden Park — 2.8 km
- Opening
- First Sunday of the month, June to October; also on National Mills Day in May and London Open House Day in September.
- Official site
- www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136343555 (CC0)
- commons: Q136343555.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wilderness?
- The Wilderness is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR9 5AL), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is The Wilderness?
- The Wilderness — Accessible Woodland Garden in Croydon, Surrey.
- How do I get to The Wilderness?
- The nearest railway station is Eden Park, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR9 5AL.
- How do I get to The Wilderness?
- The nearest railway station is Eden Park, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR9 5AL.