Introduction
Today the site is used for sports and informal recreation. It is a rectangular, largely grassed site that still has its Victorian railings. It is divided north / south by a path flanked by an avenue of mature lime trees, with trees around its perimeter including lime and London plane. Silver maple and cherry are among other trees planted in the park.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Rail: Kingston. Bus: K1, K4
Owners
RB Kingston
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Fairfield/Knight's Park
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Kingston Library and Museum, Stone from King John's Palace in Library courtyard; gate piers to Library
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2.45
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust