King George V Park (Newham)
Brief Description
King George V Park opened in 1982, with Newham City Farm and the new lake opening in 1983. The City Farm was designed by the Borough's Landscape Architect and has traditional farm animals as well as more exotic beasts such as llamas, ferrets, wallabies and guinea pigs. It is contiguous with Beckton District Park located across Stansfield Road, which was created under the auspices of the London Docklands Development Corporation in the late 1970s/early 1980s on fields and derelict industrial land between old settlements and new development.
Practical Information
- Previous / Other name:
- Newham City Farm
- Site location:
- King George's Avenue/Stansfield Road, Custom House
- Postcode:
- E16
- What 3 Words:
- dated.edge.prone
- Type of site:
- Public Park
- Borough:
- Newham
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- dawn to dusk
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Farm: animal paddocks, car park, visitors centre.
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Custom House then bus. DLR: Prince Regent. Bus: 147, 300, 473
- Research updated:
- 01/04/2012
- Last minor changes:
- 14/07/2022
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.newham.gov.uk/EntertainmentandLeisure/ParksInNewham/ParksA-Z
Full Site Description
Near the east end of the main bridleway and cyclepath entering Beckton District Park are 3 sculptures by Brian Yale, commissioned by the LDDC, 'Horses', 'Screen' of stylised trees, and a kinetic group of 'Birds'.
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Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ416813 (541650,181350)
- Size in hectares:
- 4.3
- Site ownership:
- LB Newham
- Site management:
- Parks Service
- Date(s):
- 1983
- Designer(s):
- LB Newham Landscape Architect
- 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 I
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- None
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