History of Southwark ParkSouthwark Park first opened its gates to the public in 1869 and was one of the earliest parks to be opened by the Metropolitan Board of Works. The design of the park is attributed to Alexander McKenzie and covers an area of 63 acres.
The bandstand was installed in 1884. The bandstand and it's sister, which went to Peckham Rye, once stood in the Royal Horticultural Society grounds at South Kensington, now the site of the Royal Albert Hall.The park also boasts London's first public memorial to honour a working class man; a drinking fountain to commemorate Mr Jabez West, a member of a local Temperance Society.
 Restoring Southwark Park
In 1998 Southwark Council was awarded £2.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Many parts of the park were restored to their former glory; a new bandstand and bowling pavilion were built along with a new children’s play area. The lake was finally restored to its original pre-World War II size and the main gates were repaired.
A history book covering Southwark Park's colourful past can be bought priced £2.50.
Contact us
Tel: 020 7525 5000
Fax: 020 7237 3440
southwark.park@southwark.gov.uk
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