Description
A private park open to the public, Brompton Park is a small open space at the south end of the Brompton Park Crescent Estate created in the 1980s. The gated estate was built on the site of the West London Free Hospital, later the Brompton Hospital, which was laid out with internal open spaces. The plane trees in the park and on the estate survive from that time.
Practical Information
| Site location | Seagrave Road, Brompton Park Crescent Estate |
|---|---|
| Postcode | SW6 |
| What3Words | ///smart.beside.harsh |
| Type of Site | Public Park |
| Borough | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Open to Public | Yes |
| Opening Times | 9am to around an hour before dusk |
| Special Conditions | no dogs and no ball games |
| Facilities | play equipment |
| Public Transport | London Overground/Tube (District): West Brompton |
| Research Updated | 1 April 2004 |
| Last Updated | 18 October 2026 |
Full description
The effect of the mature trees in the park produces what looks like a narrow grassed carriageway leading south to north across the park. The edges of the park have been laid out as shrubs and flower beds, and some of this planting such as the Pampas grass might derive from the original layout. On its north, south and east sides, the park is bounded by low iron railings and overlooked by four-storey flats, predominantly in black and white with bold details. On the east is a new wall of yellow brick and iron railings with an engraved and painted slate panel giving the name of the park. Between this wall and the park is a small area with under 5s equipment. Residents of the estate have use of the communal gym and swimming pool.
Further Information
| Grid Reference | TQ255776 |
|---|---|
| Size in hectares | 0.84 |
| Site Ownership | Wood Group of Companies |
| Site Management | Wood Management; Brompton Park Crescent Residents Association |
| Dates | 1980s |
| On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens | No |
| Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965 | No |
| Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931 | No |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| In Conservation Area | No |
| Tree Preservation Order | Not known |
| Nature Conservation Area | No |
| Green Belt | No |
| Metropolitan Open Land | No |
| Special Policy Area | No |
| Other LA Designation | Small Local Park; Open Space of Borough-wide Importance |
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Nearby parks and gardens
* on The National Heritage List for England, Parks & Gardens
Brompton Cemetery was built for the West London and Westminster Cemetery Company, founded in 1836, on a site purchased from Lord Kensington and the Equitable Gas Company. The new cemetery opened in 1840, designed by Benjamin Baud; the grounds were laid out by landscape gardener Isaac Finnemore with advice from J C Loudon, Messrs Veitch supplying plants. The full extent of Baud's designs were not carried out but by 1847 the buildings included the Chapel with arcades and catacombs. Baud's design had avenues running north-west and south-east from the entrance on Old Brompton Road and these retain their dominant planting of limes; other trees include scattered mature weeping silver lime, holly, Holm oak, cedar of Lebanon and yew. In 1850 the Metropolitan Interments Act enabled the Board of Health to purchase the cemetery for a fraction of the price asked by the Company. Many notable people are buried here.
Brompton Cemetery was built for the West London and Westminster Cemetery Company, founded in 1836, on a site purchased from Lord Kensington and the Equitable Gas Company. The new cemetery opened in 1840, designed by Benjamin Baud; the grounds were laid out by landscape gardener Isaac Finnemore with advice from J C Loudon, Messrs Veitch supplying plants. The full extent of Baud's designs were not carried out but by 1847 the buildings included the Chapel with arcades and catacombs. Baud's design had avenues running north-west and south-east from the entrance on Old Brompton Road and these retain their dominant planting of limes; other trees include scattered mature weeping silver lime, holly, Holm oak, cedar of Lebanon and yew. In 1850 the Metropolitan Interments Act enabled the Board of Health to purchase the cemetery for a fraction of the price asked by the Company. Many notable people are buried here.
St John's Church was built in 1827/8 on the former site of the village pond of Walham Green, a hamlet dating back to at least the C14th. The churchyard opened in 1832 and was used for some 700 burials before it closed in 1852. The cleared graveyard is now a public garden. Among the many trees are some that are old and massive, including a fine mulberry tree.
Maxwell Road Play Area was laid out post WWII on various levels and paved. Within the garden are three fine mature limes.