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Springfield Hospital (SHARE Community Horticulture Project) (also known as Surrey County Lunatic Asylum, Springfield Park Estate)

Introduction

The grounds include remnants of pioneering airing courts laid out for patients' exercise, 6 of which remain as well as formal landscaping. One of the airing courts has been created as a community horticulture project.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Website

https://www.sharecommunity.org.uk/jobs/horticulture-volunteer

Access contact details

Access is unrestricted to public areas; golf course private.

Directions

Bus: G1

Owners

Wandsworth Area Health Authority

History

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Order

Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Health And Welfare

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

11.3

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust