Addiscombe

Addiscombe

Addiscombe is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated south of Charing Cross.It is situated just to the northeast of central Croydon, and is home to a high proportion of people who commute to Central London, owing to its proximity to the busy...

 Railway Park, also known as the Addiscombe Linear Park, is managed by the London Borough of Croydon

London Borough of Croydon

The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...

. It is on former railway line between East India Way (off the Lower Addiscombe Road) and Blackhorse Lane tram stop

Blackhorse Lane tram stop

Blackhorse Lane tram stop is a light rail stop in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London.The tram stop is served by Tramlink routes:* 1 * 2...

. The site of Addiscombe railway station

Addiscombe railway station

Addiscombe was a terminus station in the district of Addiscombe . It was on Lower Addiscombe Road between Hastings Road and Grant Road. The East India Way housing development now stands on the site....

 was used for housing.

The only bus service which serves it directly is London Buses route 197

London Buses route 197

London Buses route 197 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Arriva London....

. The nearest tram stop is Addiscombe

Addiscombe tram stop

Addiscombe tram stop is a light rail stop in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London.The tram stop is served by Tramlink routes:* 1 * 2...

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The first section of the park was opened on 26 May 2007. The second section was opened on 15 March 2010.

External links

• London Borough of Croydon