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.
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This was at Ashburton Park last Sunday where one could but/swap/sell various bikes. They do it at various council venues - next week I believe they will be at the Country Park!
FOAP have raised the issue of noise levels both during and after recent events held at Ashburton Hall with GLL, leaseholders of the hall. Late night instances have affected residents on Tenterden and Pagehurst Roads. GLL have given reassurances they are looking into the issues raised and appreciate the concerns of local residents.
This is happening every Sunday cars from a church group for Ashburton Hall block the path so people cannot go through, particularly those with disabilities or in wheelchairs. I also think they may be breaching Health & Safety rules for emergency vehicle access. Perhaps GL should be informed..??
FOUL WATER - large field between fair and path down to wards Spring Lane side entrance.![]()
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Foul smelling water, near Spring Lane end of the park, was reported to the Council on 17th July. The ground was boggy, flies and a bad smell. The Council have today confirmed the source of this foul water has yet to be determined. A quote and approval for excavation works is to be sourced. FOAP have asked the Council if this area is to be cordoned off in the meantime to safguard park users.![]()
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Photos taken on 17th July.
Renovate the Pavillion
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Proposed Plans
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is in a sorry state after years of neglect by Croydon Council. The original red tiled roof was replaced with felt tiles, a poor substitute. The café closed a few years ago and since then the structure has been locked up. The roof has succumbed to the elements and a number of the timbers are rotten. Hoarding now surrounds the structure. We are working with partner organisations who have volunteered their expertise in the structural and asbestos surveys. This is needed before any repair work can be carried out.
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.
Pond in place of the old lake -1938, Courtesy of Museum of Croydon Collections
The revived pond
Farmers market in Stroud Green House grounds-1897, Courtesy of Museum of Croydon Collections
The farmers market
Newly constructed convent linked to Stroud Green House by the cloister, Courtesy of Museum of Croydon Collections
The Convent/Library
Pavilion-1938, Courtesy of Museum of Croydon Collections
The pavillon
Entrance to the Ashburton Hall.
Historic former library
The hall has been used as an orphanage, housed the army, and as a library.
