This interesting site was once woodland known as Whitehorse Wood, part of the Great North Wood.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Grangewood Park
Borough: Croydon
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 11.19 ha
Description
Wildlife
The fine mature sessile oaks are the highlight of this park, but there are also pedunculate and Turkey oaks, hawthorns, sycamore and Norway maple, and cherries. Purple hairstreak butterflies breed in the tall oaks, and may be seen around the tree canopies on warm summer evenings.Facilities
Pavilion; children's play area
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