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Friends of Bromley Town Parks & Gardens |
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Promoting Bromley’s green centre. |
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Here is a brief description of each of the parks & gardens that we look after. Follow the links to find out more about any of them. |
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Our Parks & Gardens |
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These formal gardens, covering over 11 acres, can be accessed from either Church Road or Library Gardens. Formerly the site of Church House destroyed in bombing in April 1941 along with adjacent parish church. The house and grounds were purchased by Bromley Council in 1926 and opened to the public soon after. These gardens now contain a large lake, formal flower beds, children’s play area, a tree trail of significant trees and an Information Centre. |
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Church House Gardens |
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These open slopes, overlooking the Ravensbourne valley, have long been appreciated by Bromley inhabitants. At one time it was owned by the Church Commissioners but was purchased in 1878 for public use. It is classified as ‘acid grassland’ and is home to the Common Broom from which the town’s name is derived “Bromleag—the heath where broom grows”.
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Martin’s Hill |
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This flat area is used for football and other activities. It is located below Martin’s Hill off Queensmead Road. It was purchased by Bromley council in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 50th anniversary. |
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Queen’s Mead |
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This newly refurbished small public space can be found at junction of College Road/West Street/North Street. It is adjacent to Bromley & Sheppard’s Colleges which are Grade I listed buildings. The site of a former plant nursery it now provides an important green space for neighboring houses. On the green can be found a Mulberry tree surrounded by a flower bed with appropriate 17th century plants. More details... |
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College Green |
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War Memorial on Martins’ Hill. |
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This now houses the main offices of the London Borough of Bromley. However the grounds and lake are open to the public. There is a listed 18th century building on site, and also interesting garden features. This is the site of the former palace of the Bishop of Rochester. |
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Civic Centre |
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A formally laid out garden behind The Glades shopping centre and also off Kentish Way. This used to be the White Hart cricket field. |
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Queen’s Garden |
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Gazebo in the upper gardens. |
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