Giraffe House demolition

The Giraffe House is located in Burgess Park, near BMX Track London. It was part of a previous adventure playground in Burgess Park but the playground has since closed and been removed. 

In November 2022, the Giraffe House had to be closed due to a water leak. Since then, it has failed electrical safety tests and traces of asbestos have been found in the building’s fabric. This means that the building is unfortunately no longer safe for public use, and after careful consideration, the council has decided that it must be demolished

Giraffe on the move campaign

We’re launching a fun and creative campaign to find a new home for our iconic giraffe head statue and we’d love your input!

We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to this beloved piece, so we’re inviting the community to help us choose its next location. Whether it’s a quirky corner, a scenic spot, or a place with a special story, we want to hear your ideas.

How to take part

Email lesiureprojects@southwark.gov.uk with your suggested location along with a short explanation of why you think it’s the perfect fit.

Next steps

We are aiming to submit a planning application for the demolition of Giraffe House in summer 2025.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact lesiureprojects@southwark.gov.uk