Welcome to Wandle Park

Wandle Park is a beautiful and historic park located in the heart of Croydon, Greater London. The park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a range of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages. The park is home to a large lake, which is perfect for fishing and boating, as well as a number of walking and cycling trails that wind through the park's lush greenery.

One of the most unique features of Wandle Park is its rich history. The park was originally built in the 19th century as a public space for the people of Croydon, and it has since become a beloved landmark in the area. The park is home to a number of historic buildings and monuments, including the Wandle Industrial Museum, which tells the story of the area's industrial past. Visitors can also explore the park's many gardens and green spaces, which are filled with a variety of plants and flowers.

In addition to its natural beauty and rich history, Wandle Park is also a hub of community activity. The park hosts a number of events and activities throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and sports tournaments. Visitors can also take advantage of the park's many amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting day out with friends and family, Wandle Park is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Write Time Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevan Wayne-Morris	Warrington Road Opposite Ludford Close Croydon London CR0 4BH 2086897676 School Website
The Minster Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Farhan	Warrington Road Croydon Surrey CR0 4BH 2086885844 School Website
The Minster Nursery And Infants Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Edmonds	Warrington Road Croydon Surrey CR0 4BH 2086885844 School Website
Al-Khair School Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Almas Iqbal	36 Pitlake Croydon CR0 3RA 2086628664 School Website
Old Palace Of John Whitgift School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Burton	Old Palace Road Croydon Greater London CR0 1AX 02086882027 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Croydon Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Verity Lambert-Dale	Thomson Crescent Croydon Surrey CR0 3JT 2086897688 School Website
Krishna Avanti Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bijal Pandya	Southbridge Place Croydon CR0 4HA 2083534253 School Website
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Kattenhorn	London Road Croydon CR0 2TB 02033713002 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Verity Lambert-Dale	47 Propeller Crescent Croydon Surrey CR0 4FE 2038721970 School Website
Harris Federation Post 16 Sixth Form Centres Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Sandra Miles	Harris Federation South London Schools 4Th Floor Norfolk House Wellesley Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1LH

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Waddon Epsom Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 4UP 0.44 Miles

West Croydon London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA 0.58 Miles

East Croydon Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF 0.89 Miles

South Croydon Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA 1.11 Miles

Selhurst Selhurst Road, Selhurst, Greater London, SE25 6LH 1.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1-2 Cars 07957 524751 Second Floor Eurocrown House, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 3RP 0.36 Miles
Roadrunners Minicabs 020 8680 3333 174 North End, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1UF 0.52 Miles
Croydon Carers Centre 020 8684 6666 12 Katharine Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NX 0.56 Miles
Kendall Cars 020 8681 3535 20 Station Rd, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2RB 0.57 Miles
Kinga Travel Ltd / Croydon 020 8680 0082 Enterprise House, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LA 0.62 Miles
Telegraph Cars 020 8680 2300 184 London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TE 0.63 Miles
Royal Cars 020 8688 5757 210 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NE 0.64 Miles
Prime Cars 020 8688 9999 250 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NF 0.64 Miles
Express Courier Cars 020 8686 2777 292 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NG 0.67 Miles
M P V Transfers 0800 411 8898 11 Farquharson Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2UH 0.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
337 Purley Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrisons Rise(31) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sainsbury Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Commerce Way/Purley Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warrington Road(Opp School) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mitcham Road Barracks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beddington Farm Rd/Purley Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road(13) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stafford Rd (47) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldwick Road (45) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croydon Road (21) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
10 High Street Po Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
10 High Street Po Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cgl Croydon Sms 0300 1239288	Lantern Hall 190 Church Rd Croydon CR0 1SE
Ent Service - Gplhc 020 30400821	Gplhc Ent Service 2 Edridge Road Croydon Surrey CR9 1PJ
Impact House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Impact House 2 Edridge Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1FE
Impact House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Impact House 2 Edridge Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1FE
Edridge Road Community Health Centre 020 30400800	Edridge Rd Comm Centre Impact Hse, 2 Edridge Rd Croydon Surrey CR0 1FE

Local Stores

Croydon - Lansdowne Road
6/6A Lansdowne Road
Croydon
Greater London
CR0 2BX
0208 6807853
Store Website
0.78 miles

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SPAR - BP Beddington Lane
35 BEDDINGTON LANE
CROYDON
CR0 4TJ
0208 688 0767
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Croydon) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Waddon Goods Yard Purley Way Croydon Surrey CR0 4NX 020 8432 8018 croydon@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.39 miles
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Croydon Pdsa Pet Hospital
7 Hurst Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1JT 020 8686 3972 Website 1.07 miles

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Anne Nelson Vets
238 Pampisford Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6DB 020 8686 6070 info@nelsonvets.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Medivet Croydon
263 Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7HX 020 8654 0151 croydon@medivet.co.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd
30 Clifton Road South Norwood London SE25 6NJ 020 8653 3355 clifton@paxtonvets.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Mark Nelson Vets
81 Woodville Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8LN 020 8771 7555 mnvet81@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Foxley Wood
A Short, Circular Woodland Walk Just South Of The Purley Crossroads. Foxley Wood Is A Local Nature Reserve In Purley In The London Borough Of Croydon. Some Of The Woodland On Site Is Ancient And Hosts A Variety Of Wildlife. CR8 2ER 2.93 miles From Croydon, Take The A23 South To Purley. Adter The Crossroads And Once Under The Railway Bridge, Take The First Right Onto Foxley Hill Road, Right At Higher Drive. Parking Is Either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, Or Burwood Avenue.

Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 3.41 miles

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Oak Park Banstead
Lovely Walk Around A Golf Course, Lots Of Grass/Park Area And Woods, A Lot Of Under Cover Areas So Perfect If Raining Or Hot As Plenty Of Shelter From The Trees. Dogs Aloud Of Lead, Car Park Free And Also Lovely Cafe 16 Bolters Ln Banstead Lancashire SM7 2AF 5.32 miles

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Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 5.56 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 6.11 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 6.30 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Weather Forecast

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