Coombe Wood Gardens — Attraction in London

A beautiful location, beautifully kept. The park is packed with well maintained flower beds and is really quite spectacular when they're in bloom. A lot of people come to this park just to take pictures of the flowers. There are nice, manicured lawns as well, perfect for picnicking on! If you don't feel in the mood for a picnic there is also a very nice, though a little expensive, cafe in the park which offers a surprisingly large selection of food.

My only criticisms are that if you have restricted mobility you may experience some difficulty getting around. The paths through the park are narrow and difficult to negotiate. Also, much of the park is on a steep incline. I imagine that it could cause problems with access. Also, the pond near the entrance could use a little TLC unfortunately. There are some very large fish in it but, due to the stagnant looking water, it's hard to see very much. It was particularly nice watching the dragonflies flitting around the pond. The water features in this park have so much potential, such a shame it's wasted.

All in all, a pleasant way to spend...

Absolutely beautifully maintained gardens with a fascinating array of plants. In the spring and summer the colour is incredible, in the colder months you see snowdrops littering the lawns and are simply magical on a cold sunny day.

As you enter, there is a pond and a little further on a short pond walk with mini waterfalls that end in a mini Stonehenge type structure! The walk has plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. It's delightful!

There is a great tree for climbing. It stands proudly near a lawned area that is sandwiched between vibrant flower beds... perfect for picnics, photos and careful ball play!

This garden is the most wonderful welcome to the forest that lies beyond. Very well worth a visit and, if you're lucky, you'll be able to spot the resident cats lounging about and reminding you this is your space to relax and soak up the view.

Plenty of parking which is mercifully unrestricted! A rarity in Croydon so thank you for keeping the car park free and making it easy for visitors to...

Love this park. A hidden gem! At the entrance is a pond which is home to koi fishes and some other species.

There is an onsite cafe, not too far from the entrance, with a small garden area. They serve hot meals or snacks you can take away.

The park isn't crowded so a great get away if you want a bit of peace and tranquility without having to fork out too much. With free parking you can make the most of your day without having the worry of topping up a parking meter.

However if you're travelling by public transport, the park is very close to Croydon and accessible by tram. Lloyd Park Tram stop is the nearest stop. Well...