Southwark Park in Bermondsey first opened its gates to the public in 1869 and was one of the earliest parks to be opened by the Metropolitan Board of Works. Covering an area of 63 acres, the design of the park is attributed to Alexander McKenzie (who also landscaped Finsbury Park) and offers fantastic wide-open spaces, perfect for playing games, picnics, walking or just enjoying the scenery. Southwark Park offers a wide range of sporting facilities, a cafe, art gallery, bandstand and boating lake. Look out for the drinking fountain - not just any old watering hole but the first public memorial to honour a working class man; it was created to commemorate Mr Jabez West, a member of a local Temperance Society who was a supporter of the teetotal movement from 1875. Access to the park is via four entrances at Jamaica Road, Lower Road, Southwark Park Road and Gomm Road.
Thursday 5th November 2009
Guy Fawkes Night
South London is the place to be for a free fireworks show on Guy Fawkes Night with three free displays taking place across the borough... More
Southwark Fireworks Night
Southwark Park, SE16 2UA
Wednesday 5th November 2008
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Southwark Fireworks at Greenland Dock
Greenland Dock, SE16 7TE
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Unit LSU 3B,
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre,Redriff Road,Southwark,
London,
SE16Map
5 minutes walk from Southwark Park
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Southwark Park in Bermondsey first opened its gates to the public in 1869 and was one of the earliest parks to be opened by the Metropolitan Board of Works. Covering an area of 63 acres, the design of the park is attributed to Alexander McKenzie (who also landscaped 
