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Peckham Rye Park

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 The large expanses of amenity grassland are dominated by perennial rye grass. To the west of the grassland wildflower planting has been carried out.

The large expanses of amenity grassland are dominated by perennial rye grass. To the west of the grassland wildflower planting has been carried out.

 The main area is present in the west of the central area. The woodland consists of mature native trees including ash, oak and crack willow. There are also obviously planted non-native trees including Persian ironwood and balsam poplar. Ornamental tr

The main area is present in the west of the central area. The woodland consists of mature native trees including ash, oak and crack willow. There are also obviously planted non-native trees including Persian ironwood and balsam poplar. Ornamental trees fringe the western edge including snowberry and prunus.

 The scattered trees within the Park include both broadleaf and coniferous species. The majority of the Park is lined with trees especially London Plane, Common Lime and Horse Chestnut. An arboretum has been established to the south of the Sexby Gard

The scattered trees within the Park include both broadleaf and coniferous species. The majority of the Park is lined with trees especially London Plane, Common Lime and Horse Chestnut. An arboretum has been established to the south of the Sexby Garden. Avenues of mature trees have been planted along the older pathways.

 A relatively large lake and six ponds are to be found within the ornamental areas of the Park. Four of the ponds are situated in a 'landscaped valley' and are linked by a stream. The lake lies towards the east, with a central island planted with shr

A relatively large lake and six ponds are to be found within the ornamental areas of the Park. Four of the ponds are situated in a 'landscaped valley' and are linked by a stream. The lake lies towards the east, with a central island planted with shrubs and trees, supporting a large population of water fowl.

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 The large expanses of amenity grassland are dominated by perennial rye grass. To the west of the grassland wildflower planting has been carried out.
 The main area is present in the west of the central area. The woodland consists of mature native trees including ash, oak and crack willow. There are also obviously planted non-native trees including Persian ironwood and balsam poplar. Ornamental tr
 The scattered trees within the Park include both broadleaf and coniferous species. The majority of the Park is lined with trees especially London Plane, Common Lime and Horse Chestnut. An arboretum has been established to the south of the Sexby Gard
 A relatively large lake and six ponds are to be found within the ornamental areas of the Park. Four of the ponds are situated in a 'landscaped valley' and are linked by a stream. The lake lies towards the east, with a central island planted with shr
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Park Closing Times (open from 07:30)

January 17.00                July/Aug 21.30
February 18.00              September 20.00
March GMT* 18.30        October BST* 19.00
March BST* 20.00        October GMT* 17.00
April 20.30                    November 17.00
May 21.00                     December 16.30
June 21.30

Community Wildlife Garden:
Winter 10.00-15.30, Summer 10.00-17.00

Peckham Rye Park & Common
Strakers Road,
London
SE15 3UA

Friends of Peckham Rye Park: peckhamryepark@gmail.com

Park Office:
Tel 020 8299 0861 or 07974 325 906
email: parks@southwark.gov.uk