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Plumstead Common, including Winns Common and The Slade (also known as Plumstead Green)

Introduction

Plumstead Common was landscaped from 1903 and today is a large expanse of heathland and grassland, in addition to more formally laid out areas. Some earlier features, such as the Edwardian bandstand, no longer exist.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Rail: Plumstead/Woolwich Arsenal then bus. Bus: 51, 53

Owners

RB Greenwich (part registered under Land Registration Acts)

Other Websites

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Plumstead Common

  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Bronze Age Tumulus on Winn's Common.

  • Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

40.83

Open to the public

Yes