Park History
The Park has a rich and varied history. More on the history of the Park can be found in the book published by the Friends in 1998.
There are a number of garden areas set out around the Park, the Old English Garden, the Sub Tropical Garden and the Russell Page Garden
The lodges have a rural, countryside character. The original designers of the Park were keen that visitors would feel they were leaving the grime of London and entering a rural idyll.
The Rustic Bridge has had a number of personalities.
The shelters are an enduring feature, a place to hide from the weather, or from the gaze of other Park users.
There are a number of War Memorials in the Park, and an anti vivisection story.
An archaeological survey of the Sub Tropical Garden was undertaken during the early summer of 2001.
Even the toilets have a bit of history!
Bandstand Music
On 17th July, Wandsworth Council has arranged a day of music at the Bandstand. the day runs from 1:30 to 10:45.
Acts include
Madeline Bell, Pinise Saul
The Sugars Kings
London Horns
More details can be found here.
Popular with Photographers
The Park is always popular with photographers and websites are popping up where their work can be seen, such Flickr...
Albert Bridge Closing
On Monday 15th February the Kensington and Chelsea Council are closing Albert Bridge to motor traffic for major refurbishment. The work is expected to take 18 months, but Park users will still be able to walk across. more...