2010
TQ3070 : The Rookery, Streatham Common
taken 15 years ago, near to West Norwood, Croydon, England
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The Rookery, Streatham Common
The Rookery is an attractive, formally-landscaped area with an ornamental pond, flower and herbaceous beds, and a rock garden with streams. It has a café and is surrounded by Streatham Common.
Streatham Common
Streatham Common is a large open space at the southern tip of Lambeth. It offers areas of woodland, grassland, wild flower meadows and a picnic areas. It also contains The Rookery, a small and enchanting formal garden.
There are many different facilities available, including a café, children's playground and paddling pool. The common is also used for fairs and events during the summer and autumn.
Wildlife features include the largest areas of both acid grassland and woodland in Lambeth. The Capital Ring, a long distance path passes through it.