Introduction
The common is partly grass and partly shrubs and woodland and forms an important and historic green area in this part of London despite the roads that cross and surround it. Buildings around the common include a Regency gothic villa, but is predominantly of the later C19th.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted. For opening times for Tooting Bec Lido call 020 8871 7198.
Directions
Tube: Tooting Bec, Balham (Northern). Rail: Balham, Streatham Hill. Bus: G1, 115, 249, 349.
Owners
LB Wandsworth (part of Tooting Graveney Common registered under Land Registration Acts)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Garrad's Road (part only)
Site of Nature Conservation Importance
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
97.6
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust