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LUC, 2026
Ashburton Hall, Ashburton Park,, Lower Addiscombe Rd,, Croydon
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Explore the heritage behind Ashburton Hall & Park and the local area. All of Ashburton Hall and cafe will be open with guided tours, object handling, free craft activities and storytelling all inspired by the park and its history, as a former convent and library. There will also be a chance to give feedback and see plans for the park's new £1 million renovation phase in its centenary year.
East Croydon, West Croydon
130, 289, 312
Tram access from Woodside, a short walk across the park (5 mins) or Addiscombe tram stop 10-15 min walk.
Step-free access to lower floor hall and most of first floor.
Stroll and info on wider park project available- Limited seating. Slow pace loop of park takes approx. 30 mins (half) or 1 hr (full loop)
Credit: Glenn Foster- Ashburton Park Centenary event 2025
Credit: Glenn Foster- Ashburton Park Centenary event 2025
Credit: Glenn Foster- Ashburton Park Centenary event 2025
Credit: Ashburton Park team archaeological project May 2026
Credit: Croydon Archive- Site of Stroud Green/Byculla House c. 1900- Now Ashburton Hall and Park
11:00–15:00
Tours through Hall/park: 11am-12pm 1.30-2.30pm You can also visit our food growing garden & see finds from our community archaeology dig
Join us at Ashburton Park to hear more about this fascinating heritage building dating to the 1860s and our 3-yr restoration project funded by the Heritage Fund.
Visitors will be able to discover more about the park’s past, from its origins as the grounds of a grand estate, orphanage and hospital to its transformation into a park, library & public space at the heart of the local community.
There will be an opportunity to learn about the development of the park over the decades and opportunities to hear how we are embedding heritage within our restoration project (2025-2028).