Addington Vale
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Addington Vale is a park situated in New Addington
in the London Borough of Croydon
. The park is located on the two Milne Park roads (West and East). It extends from King Henry's Drive in the north to Arnhem Drive in the south, Queen Elizabeth's Drive runs along the western side, and Godric Crescent and Hares Bank to the east. The nearest Tramlink
station is New Addington
which is the terminus for Route 3
services.
The land was purchased under the 1936 Housing Act but in 1957 a total of 57.15 acres (231,278 m²) were declared Green Belt
land and in 1963 were appropriated as public open space.
The area was landscaped following the dumping of over 2500 tons of rubbish in the valley prior to 1970. The rubbish was levelled and covered with soil to give a natural appearance, this was followed by extensive planting and footpath construction works.
There are two children's playgrounds in the Valley one at the junction of King Henrys Drive and Queen Elizabeths Drive and the other near Hares Bank. There is an all-weather pitch beside Queen Elizabeths drive opposite Hares Bank.
New Addington
New Addington is an area on the edge of South London in the London Borough of Croydon. It is a large local authority estate surrounded by open countryside, woodland and golf courses. The Prime Meridian crosses the eastern edge of New Addington...
in the London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
. The park is located on the two Milne Park roads (West and East). It extends from King Henry's Drive in the north to Arnhem Drive in the south, Queen Elizabeth's Drive runs along the western side, and Godric Crescent and Hares Bank to the east. The nearest Tramlink
Tramlink
Tramlink is a tramway system in south London in the United Kingdom which began operation in May 2000...
station is New Addington
New Addington tram stop
New Addington is a terminal tram stop serving New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon, in the southern suburbs of London. The tram stop is served by Tramlink route 3, which connects New Addington with Wimbledon via central Croydon.-Connections:...
which is the terminus for Route 3
Tramlink route 3
Tramlink route 3 is one of three tram routes operated as part of the Tramlink network in south London. The route is owned and operated by Transport for London ....
services.
Facilities
- Two children's playgrounds
- Car park
- Multi-games court
- Children's designated cycle area
History
Addington Vale is a narrow area, which varies between 50 and 250 yards (228.6 m) wide and extends over two-thirds of a mile linking two other open spaces namely Rowdown Woods and Milne Park.The land was purchased under the 1936 Housing Act but in 1957 a total of 57.15 acres (231,278 m²) were declared Green Belt
Metropolitan Green Belt
The Metropolitan Green Belt is a statutory green belt around London, England. It includes designated parts of Greater London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey in the South East and East of England regions.-History:The...
land and in 1963 were appropriated as public open space.
The area was landscaped following the dumping of over 2500 tons of rubbish in the valley prior to 1970. The rubbish was levelled and covered with soil to give a natural appearance, this was followed by extensive planting and footpath construction works.
There are two children's playgrounds in the Valley one at the junction of King Henrys Drive and Queen Elizabeths Drive and the other near Hares Bank. There is an all-weather pitch beside Queen Elizabeths drive opposite Hares Bank.
See also
- Addington ParkAddington ParkAddington Park is a park situated in Addington in the London Borough of Croydon. The park covers an area of .- History :The ground of the park was acquired in 1930 following negotiations with the owners of the Addington Palace Estate...
- Addington HillsAddington HillsAddington Hills is a park in Upper Shirley, London, England. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. It was part of the old parish of Addington before the suburb of Shirley was developed in the 1930s. The site consists largely of woodland on a gravel bed, with London's largest area of...