Archbishop's Park — Attraction in London

EDIT: The park has since experienced a change in management and no longer can you enjoy the open tennis courts, or any sports pitches at all, for free.

There is no community day that I know of as is so often the case with these booking only facilities (Tabard Gardens comes to mind - Sundays are free) and prices are dearer than at other, better equipped parks (Battersea Park).

The only thing left to do is enjoy the greenery.

A recently renovated, well equipped park with plenty of green space to enjoy.

There are two hard courts for tennis and they do not have to be booked despite the signs saying they do - I've turned up countless times to play and have never had an issue.

The football pitch has received a much needed make over - it is now comprised of a stunning artificial grass surface and the pitch itself can be divided for 7-a-side or 11-a-side games. The pitch, understandably, has to be booked for use.

Additional features of the park include an unsupervised children's playground, benches with tables, a gym area and a path suitable for...

Archbishops Park Lambeth London SE1 is a lovely green space situated near Lambeth North and Waterloo stations. It is perfect for playing sports thanks to the football pitches and tennis courts. The children’s play area is very good. The park has a relaxed and laid-back vibe. It’s undoubtedly a pleasant place to meet a friend, eat your sandwiches, let the kids play or get involved in sports. There is a free Gardening Club which is open every Friday from 1.30 pm until 4 pm. Refreshments and tools are provided so rock up and take part. The Gardening Club Hut is by the Carlisle Lane entrance. The Tuckshop Tanner Statue (Lizzie Lambert) is near the outdoor table tennis. The bronze sculpture is by artist Jessica Wetherly. It is designed to symbolise human kindness. Look out for the sixpence on the belly which you rub for good luck. The sculpture stands on the former site of a tuck shop which was run by women who gave sixpence to children on...

Beautiful park in a great location. Just few minutes walking from the London Eye and Southbank. The sports facilities has just been renovated and changing rooms with toilets have been built. It presents football pitches, tennis courts, cricket area, exercise area. There's a spacious field with benches and tables, ideal for a lunch in the sun or a picnic. A fantastic pirate themed play area for kids from birth to 12 years old displaying swings, slides, climbing facilities and a large sand pitch. Parents can relax on the grass or on various benches. Very popular in Spring and Summer. Dogs can be walked and exercised in the park. There's also a wild life corner with a pond. If only there was a cafe would...