Beckenham Place Park

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Twin lodges mark the main park entrance

The park golf course

A view of the original Mansion House

Beckenham Place park is now formally renamed as Lewisham Country Park although this is generally ignored by us locals. This is my favourite park in the area, it is relatively unspoiled and is very quiet and tranquil, pleasant for walks and cycle rides.

Place Park is a large park with extensive woodlands forming part of the South East of London's "Green Chain". The Green Chain walk extends to a 15 mile route through the park from Beckenham ending at Thamesmead. Also found within the park is an 18 hole public golf course with putting green, tennis court facilities and sports and recreation grounds. Beckenham Place Park is located in Beckenham Hill Road, Beckenham.

The Park is a notable wildlife site and includes 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 park originated from Beckenham Place a mansion and estate built by John Cator (1728-1806) who purchased the Lordship of the Manor of Beckenham in 1773, and rapidly built up a very large estate of properties, mainly farms, both inside and outside the parish. The mansion still exists at the centre of the park and part is used as the golf course club house.

Summer bedding by the tennis courts

The park entrance driveway