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Scadbury Estate Country Park
Scadbury Estate Country Park is a 300-acre Local Nature Reserve situated on the eastern edge of Chislehurst in the London Borough of Bromley. The park includes a mix of ancient woodland, grassland, ponds, and meadows, forming part of a wider wildlife corridor that connects to nearby green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park and Petts Wood. It is designated as a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation due to its rich biodiversity and ecological value.
One of the most notable features of the park is the site of Scadbury Manor, a moated medieval manor house first established around the year 1200. The manor was once home to the Walsingham family, including Sir Francis Walsingham, who served as principal secretary to Queen Elizabeth I, and Sir Thomas Walsingham, a patron of the playwright Christopher Marlowe. Today, the remains of the manor, including its moat and the foundations of various buildings, can still be seen within the park.
Scadbury Park is home to a wide range of wildlife and plant species. Ancient oak trees, woodland flowers such as lily-of-the-valley, and protected species like great crested newts contribute to the park’s ecological interest. There are several walking trails through the site, including the Acorn Trail, which allows visitors to explore the natural and historical aspects of the park.
The park is managed by the London Borough of Bromley, with support from local volunteers through the Friends of Scadbury Park group. It is accessible from Old Perry Street and is a valued green space for both nature conservation and public enjoyment. Scadbury Estate Country Park offers a peaceful retreat with historical significance and opportunities to observe wildlife in a semi-rural setting within Greater London.
Created: 20 April 2025 Edited: 20 April 2025
Scadbury Estate Country Park Information
Scadbury Estate Country Park Address
30 Old Perry St, Chislehurst BR7 6PT, UK
BR7 6PT
Website: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/1008/nature_reserves/393/scadbury_park_local_nature_reserve
Get directionsLocal History around Scadbury Estate Country Park
There are some historic monuments around including:
Conduit Head, ElthamRomano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, OrpingtonIron Age settlement and Roman villa at Warbank, KestonRuxley old churchCamp on Keston CommonEltham PalaceHolwood campScadbury Manor moated site and fishpondsHigh Elms ice house 130m south of Flint LodgeRemains of medieval church and churchyard at Halstead PlaceOrpington Roman villa.
