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Grangewood Park (also known as Benchesham Manor, Whitehorse Wood)

Introduction

The nursery, water garden and bandstand have all gone and the park is largely oak woodland, with an ornamental garden laid out on the foundations of the mansion, which was demolished in 1960.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 8am Mon-Fri/9am weekends - dusk.

Directions

Rail: Thornton Heath then bus. Rail/London Overground: Norwood Junction then bus. Bus: 468, 50

Owners

LB Croydon

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

11.23

Open to the public

Yes