Introduction
Hornchurch UDC, having acquired Langtons in 1929, then purchased Fairkytes in 1951 although its garden was not fully incorporated into Langtons pleasure garden. The Council used Fairkytes as a library from 1953 and since 1972 it has been the home of Havering Art Centre.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Open to users of the art centre, 10am-10.30pm weekdays, daytime at weekends. Open for Open House.
Directions
Tube: Hornchurch (District). Rail: Emerson Park. Bus: 193, 248, 252, 256, 324, 348, 370, 373
Owners
LB Havering
- History
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Langtons
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust