About this Event
Free entry • All ages welcome
Registration is encouraged to help us plan activities and refreshments and keep you updated.
What to Expect
- Free refreshments and homemade birthday cakes
- Centenary nature trails with fascinating facts about the history of Norwood Grove
- Visit part of the historic White House
- Nature-themed scavenger hunt and puzzles
- Help measure one of the park's remarkable trees, the Coastal Redwood
- Colouring activities featuring artwork by a local artist
Exact Location
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Before You Come
- Most activities take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
- Indoor space will be available throughout the event.
Our Community
This event is organised by Norwood Grove Friends and local volunteers to celebrate 100 years since the park was opened to the public.
Check out our LinkTree for more information about what we do and how to get involved: https://linktr.ee/norwoodgrovefriends
Did you know?
Norwood Grove was opened as a public park on the 16th November 1926. However, the grounds existed a long time before that and the White House is over 260 years old. A house has stood on the site since at least 1718, with the current mansion dating largely from the 1760s.
Follow our Centenary Tidbits Trail on TiCL to uncover more fascinating stories from the park's past: Norwood Grove Centenary Tidbits | TiCL
Image rights
Norwood Grove and its public gardens after World War II. Source: London Borough of Croydon, Norwood Grove Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
Event venue & nearby stays
The White House, Norwood Grove, Norwood Grove, London, United Kingdom
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