Events in Burgess Park

Southwark Council has created a leaflet listing the events taking place in the park this summer. You can download a copy of Discover Burgess Park this summer from this web page.


Burgess Park Café launch   Saturday, 11 September 2010, 1pm-4pm
Chumleigh Gardens, off Albany Road SE5 0RJ

Ribbon cutting by Councillor Hargroves at 1pm, followed by live music and dancing; balloon modeling; some limited, free food samples and bouncy castle.

There will also be a play workshop (2pm to 3pm) as part of the Burgess Park revitalisation project consultation. Come along and make your suggestions for the proposed new play facilities as well as viewing the proposed designs for Burgess Park from 12 to 4pm.

All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information view café launch poster or
call Emma Longman on 020 7525 0879 or email emma.longman@southwark.gov.uk

Open House London, architectural showcase   Saturday, 18 September 2010, 2pm-3pm
Pre-book only. Meet at Chumleigh Gardens, off Albany Road SE5 0RJ

Take a tour with the designer and see the revitalisation plans for the future of Burgess Park. More information about the walk in Burgess Park. Pre-book ONLY on 020 7467 1470 or email marketing@lda-design.co.uk.

Tennis in Burgess Park

Burgess Park Tennis
Tennis Centre, Addington Square

It's time to get your tennis raquet out of the cupboard and head to Burgess Park.

The tennis centre at Addington Square (the Camberwell Road end of Burgess Park) is open to players of all levels, so whether you're a beginner or an expert you can get involved. You can find details at the Southwark City Tennis Club website.

 See the attachment for further information about the tennis league.  

Cycle Track in Burgess Park

Adventure Playground in Burgess Park

Friends of Burgess Park Meadow Seed and Bulb Planting, autumn 2010,
time to be confirmed
between Glengall Road and Trafalgar Avenue

The Friends of Burgess Park have funding for new planting. Native species of plants and RSPB-approved seed will be planted in meadow or long grassed areas which will help lead to visual improvements and increased biodiversity for wildlife such as bees and butterflies.

Bulbs will also be planted and local people are invited to take part. More information can be obtained from the parks outreach team, please contact the community outreach officer Emma Longman on 0207-525-0879 or email emma.longman@southwark.gov.uk

Free Fitness Fun, starting 5 June 2010
Burgess Park

AHM (Active Healthy Mind) will be running (literally) a series of free fitness sessions at Burgess Park to encourage group exercise.

Call Elena on 0207 740 8070
Register first with AHM-Go! Fill in a health form (see www.AHM-Go.com). It’s that easy!
London Project Health contact:  Julia  07758 570 656