The Rookery

Grade 2 Heritage listed garden run by Streatham Common Co-operative, a community run social enterprise. Beautifully planted and treasured by the community as a hidden in South London. A monthly Farmers Market, community events and much more.

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Streatham Common South London Greater London SW16 3BX United Kingdom

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flowers café quiet picnics sunsets gardens country park
Matthew Standen

Great cafe and a nice garden for kids to play in. Don't miss out on the paddling pool either.

Jenny Birt

Lovely place to visit on a sunny day. Quiet location in Streatham, glad to see places like this looked after and preserved.

Donal Kane

Lovely little park .. Way more country house garden than you'd expect from a council run park in Streatham! A real hidden local germ

Nick Myers

Nice play area for kids.

Mike S

Lovely flowers , landscapes and very peaceful on a good day lol

Cher Goodyear

Its not too bad for dog walking, Small wood, open green space. Can get muddy !!!

Peter Sigrist

Go exploring the nooks and crannies of the formal gardens

Mark Edgington

Go for a mince slice in the cafe

Emma Saksena

Surprisingly pretty place.... In Streatham, really?!

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