Southwark Park was created by Act of Parliament in 1864, 150 years ago. The Friends of Southwark Park invite you to a range of great events through the Summer and have produced a booklet to give you all the details (cover above).
Dates for your diary
Sat 28 June 14:30 Bermondsey Carnival Bowling Match
The Bowling Green Watch the historic Southwark Park club in action during the Bermondsey Carnival.
Sat 5 July 09:30 Start Southwark Park 150th Anniversary 10km Run
Fun Run for 1 mile starts at 11:15. More details and to take part contact PB Race Events
Wed 16 July 19:00-20:00 Talk: Bobby Abel – The Guv’nor by Prof David Kynaston
Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was Rotherhithe’s greatest cricketer and played for Surrey and England as opening batsman
Sat 19 July 11:00-13:00 Bee Experience – a tour and demonstration by Sharon Bassey, the Park’s apiarist
Do get along to one of these highlights of a fascinating calendar of events.
