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White House - Norwood Grove @ The Open House Festival
NORWOOD GROVE: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE IN CELEBRATION
Join us on Saturday 13th September 12-3pm in the park at Norwood Grove for a family-friendly celebration of history, nature and community as we look ahead to our 100-year anniversary in 2026!
Step back in time and discover the rich history of Norwood Grove — from its origins as a 19th-century estate of a mansion lodge, the White House featuring an Orangery together with ornamental gardens and extensive grounds, to its status today as a cherished heritage park within the London Borough of Croydon.
Meet the designers and share your thoughts and ideas. Shape the vision for the future of the park's historic Stable Blocks.
Bring the whole family to our nature and heritage-themed craft workshop, where children can create mini bricks and decorative clay tiles inspired by the park’s historic Stables and gardens. These creations will become part of a lasting community artwork, symbolising the connection between families and the park’s redevelopment.
Explore the parks stunning landscape through our trees and features trails on TiCL which you can do at your own pace and immerse yourself in captivating displays of historic photographs. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Norwood Grove’s past, present and exciting future.
There’s something for everyone at this special community event. Drop in anytime!
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THE TRAILS ON TiCL
Download the free TiCL app and Norwood Grove trails will appear on your screen when you get close to the area.
In addition a 'Norwood Grove - transport to get here' activity on TiCL has been especially created to help you to get to the park by public transport.
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PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available in surrounding streets - Covington Way, Ryecroft Road, Streatham Common South and the north section of Gibson's Hill which is accessed via Beulah Hill.
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Join us on Saturday 13th September 12-3pm in the park at Norwood Grove for a family-friendly celebration of history, nature and community as we look ahead to our 100-year anniversary in 2026!
Step back in time and discover the rich history of Norwood Grove — from its origins as a 19th-century estate of a mansion lodge, the White House featuring an Orangery together with ornamental gardens and extensive grounds, to its status today as a cherished heritage park within the London Borough of Croydon.
Meet the designers and share your thoughts and ideas. Shape the vision for the future of the park's historic Stable Blocks.
Bring the whole family to our nature and heritage-themed craft workshop, where children can create mini bricks and decorative clay tiles inspired by the park’s historic Stables and gardens. These creations will become part of a lasting community artwork, symbolising the connection between families and the park’s redevelopment.
Explore the parks stunning landscape through our trees and features trails on TiCL which you can do at your own pace and immerse yourself in captivating displays of historic photographs. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Norwood Grove’s past, present and exciting future.
There’s something for everyone at this special community event. Drop in anytime!
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THE TRAILS ON TiCL
Download the free TiCL app and Norwood Grove trails will appear on your screen when you get close to the area.
In addition a 'Norwood Grove - transport to get here' activity on TiCL has been especially created to help you to get to the park by public transport.
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PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available in surrounding streets - Covington Way, Ryecroft Road, Streatham Common South and the north section of Gibson's Hill which is accessed via Beulah Hill.
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Saturday 13 September
The White House, Norwood Grove,
Norbury, London SW16 3EA
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