Inventory Site Record

The site was purchased by Camberwell Borough Council in 1905 for a sum of £2,000 and Varcoe Road Recreation Ground was opened to the public in 1906. It is protected by the London Squares and Enclosures (Preservation) Act of 1906. Now privately owned, it is a scrubby area with grass, paths and some trees.

Site location:

Bramcote Grove/Barkworth Road/Verney Road

Postcode:

SE16

What 3 Words:

donor.cigar.nails

Type of site:

Public Gardens

Borough:

Southwark

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: South Bermondsey. Bus: P13

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Research updated:

01/03/2003

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news.

Sources consulted:

Report of the Royal Commission on London Squares, 1928; London Parks and Open Spaces (London County Council) 1924.

Grid ref:

TQ350780 (535045,178073)

Size in hectares:

0.1337

Site ownership:

private

Site management:

Date(s):

1906

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:

Yes

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 - Local Importance

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

None