Introduction
Bostall Heath was one of the wastes of the Manor of Plumstead; in 1866 it was enclosed by the Lords of the Manor, but this was later revoked as illegal. Adjoining the heath is Bostall Woods, which was acquired for public use by the LCC in 1891/2 and the joint site was opened to the public on Whit Monday 1893. An area known as Clam Field was purchased in 1894 and added as a recreation ground.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Rail: Abbey Wood then bus. Bus: B11, 99 (Heath); B11, 99, 96, 422 (Woods)
Owners
RB Greenwich (part of Heath under Land Registration Acts)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Site of Nature Conservation Importance
- Key Information
Type
Managed Woodland
Purpose
Public Park
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
65
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust