Inventory Site Record

Franks Park was established after the land was purchased by Erith Council in 1920. It is named after Frank Beadle, a local philanthropist, who donated money for its purchase. It comprises an area of woodland that was formerly part of the estate of Belvedere Park, which stood near Upper Park Road, the house used as the Royal Alfred Merchant Seaman's Institution between 1865-1959 .

Previous / Other name:

Formerly part of Belvedere Park

Site location:

Erith Road, Belvedere

Postcode:

DA17 6HB

What 3 Words:

swan.lows.nets

Type of site:

Public Park

Borough:

Bexley

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Children’s playground; dog free zone.

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Belvedere. Bus: 469, 492

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Research updated:

01/04/2002

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

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An area of woodland, formerly part of the estate of Belvedere Park, which stood near Upper Park Road; the early C18th house was used between 1865-1959 as the Royal Alfred Merchant Seaman's Institution. Franks Park was established after purchase of the land by Erith Council in 1920, and named after Frank Beadle, local philanthropist, who donated money for its purchase. The woods are predominantly Oak, but with Lebanon Cedars, and notable Lime and lilac beside Foxhouse Road. The adjacent recreation ground has several mature standard oaks and horse chestnuts, and holm oaks, one on a mound. A sunken concrete bowl on top of the hill to the north is a remnant garden feature belonging to Temple Mount, a mid C19th house demolished after WWII.

Sources consulted:

Darrell Spurgeon, 'Discover Crayford and Erith', Greenwich Guide Book, 1995

Grid ref:

TQ501786 (550000,178700)

Size in hectares:

16.8

Site ownership:

LB Bexley

Site management:

Parks and Open Spaces; Franks Friends

Date(s):

C18th; C20th

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

None

On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No

Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:

No

In Conservation Area:

No

Tree Preservation Order:

No

Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Borough I Importance

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

Urban Open Space. Part of the Green Chain Walk