Volunteers Needed

We are looking for new members who can help us improve the park and plan exciting community activities!

We need expertise & skills in: Marketing, Communications & Social media;
Event Management; Landscape Design, Horticulture, Gardening & Permaculture; Nature Conservation, Biodiversity & Ecology; History & Heritage.

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The Friends of Ashburton Park

aim to improve the park along with the public facilities and public buildings within the park perimeter.

Brief history of the park

Ashburton Hall

The new Ashburton Hall is renovation has been completed. Work on the new cafe extension is in progress.

Photo Gallery

Big Dance Bus

Sunday 29 May 11am-4pm
fantastic performances by national and local dance companies and groups

2 July 2016, Big Dance Pledge public performance at Trafalgar Square

Big Dance Pledge

Orchard Planting

On 21 February 2016, FOAP planted 10 fruit trees and many bulbs in the area between the path and the bowling green.Thank you to everyone who helped out.

More photographs

Supporting Regeneration of Local Area

Support for the renovation of the buildings and regeneration of park continues to grow amongst the local community.

The Friends of Ashburton Park is the community body established to improve Ashburton Park along with the public facilities and public buildings within the park. This year the friends will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary and with the help of a successful grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund the celebration of the 100 years of Ashburton Park.

We are now looking to recruit up to five new members to our committee, who share our passion to create a long-term, sustainable future for this precious historic green space.

We need skills and experience in the following areas:

Marketing / Communications and social media.
Event management / Curation
Landscape design / Horticulture / Gardening / Permaculture
Nature Conservation / Biodiversity / Ecology.
History / Heritage

Please email us with a short CV: info@thefoap.org.uk by the 1 March 2024

The renovated Library building has been renovated and renamed as Ashburton Hall. The building was known as the Stroud Green House. It was purchased by Father Tooth to set up a convent. After purchase by the Council, the old convent became the local Ashburton Library. The reading room was in the cloister. It was later demolished in 1975 after repeated vandalism.

Ashburton Hall

The renovated Library building has been renovated and renamed as Ashburton Hall. The building was known as the Stroud Green House. It was purchased by Father Tooth to set up a convent. After purchase by the Council, the old convent became the local Ashburton Library. The reading room was in the cloister. It was later demolished in 1975 after repeated vandalism.

The Park Grounds

The grounds have undergone numerous changes over the centuries. It has had vineyards, stables, an Italian garden, croquet lawn, fine timber and ornamental lake. Today it has a running and walking track that needs to be repaired. There are tennis courts, children’s playground and a bowling green.

Friends of Ashburton Park

3 days ago

🌳 Did you know?The Friends of Ashburton Park logo is actually designed in the shape of the park itself!The branches cleverly represent the paths and gates — once you see it, you can’t unsee it. 🗺️✨A brilliant little detail!#friendsofashburtonpark #ashburtonpark #croydoncommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Ashburton Park is at Ashburton Park.

2 weeks ago

🍁 Autumn in Ashburton Park 🍂The leaves are turning and the park is full of golden light. A perfect time to slow down, take a stroll and enjoy the season.We hope the park brings you a little extra joy this autumn! #ashburtonpark #helloautumn #croydonparks ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Ashburton Park is at Ashburton Park.

3 weeks ago

Did you know Ashburton Park is home to some amazing community groups? 🌳✨The RunTalkRun and WalkTalkWalk sessions bring people together for mindful, supportive walking and running - usually congregating here in the park before heading out.🟢 WalkTalkWalk – Saturdays🔵 RunTalkRun – SundaysThese sessions are free, welcoming, and run by some incredible volunteers!📲 Check the organisations website for more info and join the community on the Heylo appwww.runtalkrun.comlink.heylo.co/D7jU ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Ashburton Park

3 weeks ago

🌟 Our superstar volunteers tackled the brambles today like it was light work! Huge thanks to everyone involved for all their hard work. 💪🌿Keep an eye on our socials for any spontaneous gardening call-outs — we’d love to have you join next time!Take care lovely people 💚#ashburtonpark #gardeningforthecommunity #gardentherapy #volunteer #croydonvolunteering ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Ashburton Park

3 weeks ago

It’s our final planned gardening session of 2025 — will we see you there?🗓 This Sunday | ⏰ 2–4 PMNo experience needed.We hope you can join us 🌱And don’t worry, there may still be some spontaneous gardening fun ahead… stay tuned!#volunteer #volunteercroydon #ashburtonpark ... See MoreSee Less

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Proposed Plans

The Pavilion

The Pavilion is in a sorry state after years of neglect. The original red tiled roof was replaced with felt tiles, a poor substitute. The roof has succumbed to the elements and a number of the timbers are rotten. Hoarding now surrounds the structure.

The walking and jogging track

Works to repair some of the paths across the park, including repairs to the car park were set to start in September 2015. More details on what exactly is going to be completed and the timeline for these works will be posted as we get them from the council.

The Sports Facilities

The FOAP is following up with the council to fix the tennis courts and other play areas used by the community.

Historical map and photos of the park

Photos courtesy Museum of Croydon Collections.

Ashburton Park Maps 1910

The map shows that there was a natural lake in the park on parallel to Spring Lane. The lake was filled in, then dug up and converted to a pond and filled in again.