The Grove Park
The Grove Park
4.5
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James R
1 contribution
Nov 2014 • Solo
Maybe not quite so lovely for young females now. A 15 year old girl has just (16.11.2014) been reported as having been raped in Grove Park, Carshalton. Her assailant is describes as a young, slim black man of about 25 years of age.
Written November 16, 2014
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ch0llis
Bristol, UK16 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Since I was a lad of 6 (in 1960) I have visited this beautiful park and gardens to fish for tiddlers in the ponds/stream, feed the squirrels, play tennis on the hard/grass courts, marvel at the old mill and waterfall and now sit and watch the bowls (my Dad was a member of Carshalton Bowling Club and both his and my mum's ashes have been scattered over the green)
Nowadays my health isn't so good, but it is a great place to go and chill out with children and then maybe pop in to the Greyhound (a short walk from the ponds) for a cheeky pint and some bar snacks.
This park is a little gem of South London.
Nowadays my health isn't so good, but it is a great place to go and chill out with children and then maybe pop in to the Greyhound (a short walk from the ponds) for a cheeky pint and some bar snacks.
This park is a little gem of South London.
Written February 22, 2017
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jed103
81 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Often walk here, pretty park, can watch the birds, lots of signs not to feed the ducks bread but you can buy bird food from the honeywood museum, by the ponds, Lovely setting with the ponds the old church in the background and the little bridges and little waterfall. lots of birds often herons.
Written August 22, 2016
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David H
Carshalton, UK11 contributions
Jun 2015
A lovely place for young and old. This is historic, beautifully laid out and has Victorian style rookeries as well as swings for the children etc.
Written September 10, 2015
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dgg123
Halifax, Canada1,397 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We cut through here every time we went to the High Road. It is well maintained and the duck pond and streams were so full of birds. It is a real centrepiece of the Town and worth the time to stop and relax. Great playing fields for the kids and lots to do.
Written June 23, 2015
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David E
Somerset, NJ485 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
It is a nice park generally with long walkways to stroll on, several bodies of water, duck pond, children's playground, lots of trees. There's nothing special here but very nice for an afternoon or evening walk. There are many restaurants nearby and one can walk around town and do the park in one day for sure.
Written December 9, 2014
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Hytheislovely
Carshalton, Surrey4 contributions
Apr 2014
We live nearby and visit at least 3 times a week.
It is quite easy to spend the whole day in the park. There is a large playground, crazy golf, duck ponds, waterfall, 'deep dark woods', ball court, field with goal posts and small exercise area.
The grounds are very well kept.
Positives:
*Variety of playground equipment.
*plenty of hungry ducks and squirrels to feed.
*plenty of space for a picnic.
*ample benches to sit and relax (or people watch).
Negatives:
*the playground gets extremely busy at weekends and especially when it's warm.
*the cafe that supplies the clubs for the crazy golf is not always open.
*if you have children who are not too confident on their feet, I would avoid the 'castle rock' area.
*monitor your children when feeding the ducks/geese. The railings are very old and are not considerate (it's a rail-no fencing). This is on one side of the ponds and over the bridge.
It's a shame there is no kayaking on the pond.... Just a thought.....
It is quite easy to spend the whole day in the park. There is a large playground, crazy golf, duck ponds, waterfall, 'deep dark woods', ball court, field with goal posts and small exercise area.
The grounds are very well kept.
Positives:
*Variety of playground equipment.
*plenty of hungry ducks and squirrels to feed.
*plenty of space for a picnic.
*ample benches to sit and relax (or people watch).
Negatives:
*the playground gets extremely busy at weekends and especially when it's warm.
*the cafe that supplies the clubs for the crazy golf is not always open.
*if you have children who are not too confident on their feet, I would avoid the 'castle rock' area.
*monitor your children when feeding the ducks/geese. The railings are very old and are not considerate (it's a rail-no fencing). This is on one side of the ponds and over the bridge.
It's a shame there is no kayaking on the pond.... Just a thought.....
Written April 26, 2014
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Welshwasp
South Wales, UK521 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
There is little to add to other reviews.This shows what is good of Local Government and hopefully will be maintained for future generations - may it be visited and the wildlife and extensive play grounds respected by all.
Written February 6, 2014
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Rachel B
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Jul 2019 • Couples
We live quite close to this park but I never tire of it and neither does the wildlife! If you want to get up close and personal with herons or share your chips with a squirrel you won't be disappointed. The flower beds are always beautifully kept and the cafe does a great waffle, what more could you want?
Written July 27, 2019
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wendygillw
Carshalton, UK214 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
There are pleasant walks and a lake. Squirrels are very tame. the childrens` park is very good and entertaining.
Written August 28, 2018
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I know there’s a pay car park. But do any of you know where the best area (road) to park is?
Written June 11, 2019
What is the history with the cement castle bit in the kids playground? Been meaning to ask for years
Written April 25, 2017
Is there a car park for the Grove? Or one nearby that can be used? Thank you.
Written February 25, 2016
The car park opposite the Co-op in the High Street is next to the park if you park at the back of the car park, but it is a pay and display. I used to park in Mill Lane which was free and go in the entrance by the river. I guess you could always use Westcroft sports centre car park which is free and enter the park by that way.
Written February 27, 2016
the grove was very much a part of my childhood I need to research its wartime history, I remember it as a clinic for mothers and babies but think that might have been after the war.
Written August 7, 2015
I am from NS myself but there is a History Museum right by the park cannot remember what it is called at this moment but they have a lot of archives and should be able to help you with the research.
Written August 8, 2015
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