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Fairfield Recreation Ground (also known as The Fairfield)

Introduction

Today the site is used for sports and informal recreation. It is a rectangular, largely grassed site that still has its Victorian railings. It is divided north / south by a path flanked by an avenue of mature lime trees, with trees around its perimeter including lime and London plane. Silver maple and cherry are among other trees planted in the park.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Rail: Kingston. Bus: K1, K4

Owners

RB Kingston

Other Websites

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Fairfield/Knight's Park

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Kingston Library and Museum, Stone from King John's Palace in Library courtyard; gate piers to Library
  • Grade: II
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

2.45

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust