This large park, originally part of the Haddon Estate in the 16h century, mostly consists of close-mown sports pitches and parkland, separated by mature woodland. The primary wildlife interest is in its flower rich chalk grassland and the narrow belts of woodland.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Goddington Park
Borough: Bromley
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 24.56 ha
Description
Wildlife
The unmown areas of chalk grassland form an extraordinary area of pasture-like grass. Although not species-rich for chalk grassland, large colonies of hedge and lady's bedstraws are present, together with abundant bird's-foot-trefoil and large areas of quaking grass. Hoary plantain and burnet saxifrage are frequent across the grassland areas. A hedgerow and shaw to the southeast of the park contains old field maple and ash with coppiced hazel. The ground flora has several ancient woodland indicator species including Butcher's broom, bluebell, yellow archangel and dog's mercury as well as hairy violet.Facilities
Car-park; toilets; playground; bowling green; football pitches; cricket; rugby pitches; tennis court; park runs
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