Inventory Site Record

The site is part of the old Langley Park estate, Which was purchased in 1733 by the Burrell family who also owned Holwood House and Kelsey Park and who employed Humphry Repton, although it is not known how much of his plans were undertaken here. The 2nd edition OS Map of 1898 shows two obelisks to the east, Red Lodge and Langley Park Lodge, and the River Beck, which runs to the west. The site is now split between residential housing, schools, Research laboratories, sports field and a Golf Course.

Previous / Other name:

Langley Park Estate

Site location:

Barnfield Wood Road, Beckenham

Postcode:

BR3

What 3 Words:

chart.title.rewarding

Type of site:

Private Open Land

Borough:

Bromley

Open to public?

No

Opening times:

private

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: West Wickham. Bus: 194.

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Research updated:

01/12/2006

Last minor changes:

29/03/2026

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Sources consulted:

Grid ref:

TQ384670 (538378,167044)

Size in hectares:

c25

Site ownership:

Part owned by LB Bromley, leased to Golf Club

Site management:

various

Date(s):

C18th/C19th

Designer(s):

Humphry Repton

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 Importance II (golf course)

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

Yes

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

None