Trumble Gardens (Croydon)
Brief Description
Trumble Gardens were laid out on the site of three houses in Brigstock Road that were destroyed by bombing in WWII. The site was purchased by Croydon Corporation in 1947/8 and cleared of rubble, the new gardens' boundary walls built from the bricks of the houses. A series of different character gardens were laid out including a rose garden and an Italian-style garden. As well as quiet seating areas and ornamental gardens, the public were provided with tennis courts and a children's playground. Originally called Brigstock Road Gardens, the garden was later renamed to commemorate the late Alderman Trumble.
Practical Information
- Previous / Other name:
- Brigstock Road Gardens
- Site location:
- Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath
- Postcode:
- CR7 7BA
- What 3 Words:
- dimes.hedge.blitz
- Type of site:
- Public Gardens
- Borough:
- Croydon
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- 8am Mon-Fri/9am weekends - dusk
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Children's playground, tennis courts, toilets
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Thornton Heath. Bus: 198, 250
- Research updated:
- 01/04/2010
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.croydon.gov.uk
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Winterman, M A, Croydon's parks: an illustrated history (LB Croydon, 1988), p106
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ319681 (531986,168094)
- Size in hectares:
- 1.21
- Site ownership:
- LB Croydon
- Site management:
- Parks and Open Spaces
- Date(s):
- 1947/8
- 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:
- No
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- Local Open Land
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