Description
Sutton Green was originally the northern tip of Sutton Common, which was left as open space when the Common was enclosed in the early C19th. The 1815 Inclosure map called the site a play area. In 1867 the site was called ‘The Green' and is shown with the pond at the south end. This was named Victoria Pond and had a weeping willow planted on its island to commemorate Queen Victoria's Coronation in 1837.
Practical Information
| Previously known as | Sutton Common |
|---|---|
| Site location | High Street, Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1QT |
| What3Words | ///noble.fines.charge |
| Type of Site | Public Open Land |
| Borough | Sutton |
| Open to Public | Yes |
| Opening Times | unrestricted |
| Special Conditions | dogs on leads |
| Facilities | Children’s playground, toilets (including disabled) |
| Public Transport | Rail: Sutton Common. Bus: 151,154,164,280, 54. |
| Research Updated | 1 June 2007 |
| Last Updated | 18 October 2026 |
Full description
The Green consists of open grassland area in two unequal parts, divided by Bushy Road. There are occasional mature/semi mature trees along the boundary. The smaller area formerly included a small pond (C19th). The site is bordered by fine mid-Victorian mansions/ villas along the Green.
Further Information
| Grid Reference | TQ257651 |
|---|---|
| Size in hectares | 1.1 |
| Site Ownership | Lord of the Manor of Sutton (alleged) |
| Site Management | LB Sutton Parks Service |
| Dates | C19th |
| On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens | No |
| Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965 | Yes: Green (TVG65) |
| Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931 | No |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| In Conservation Area | No |
| Tree Preservation Order | No |
| Nature Conservation Area | No |
| Green Belt | No |
| Metropolitan Open Land | No |
| Special Policy Area | No |
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Nearby parks and gardens
All Saints is a large and prominently positioned church at the foot of Angel Hill, which forms a landmark in this area. The parish of Benhilton was created in 1863 to serve the growing population of Sutton. The land and a sum of money was donated by Thomas Alcock, Lord of the Manor, who was developing his land to the east for upper class housing. All Saints' Churchyard surrounds the church, and is now closed to burials. There are a number of historically significant tombs in the churchyard, which is well planted with trees, and has yews along the path to the north porch.
Sutton Garden Suburb was one of a number of garden suburbs set up by partnership organisations inspired by early developments such as Hampstead Garden Suburb, the Garden City movement and the pioneering town planning of Parker and Unwin. It was designed by Frederick Cavendish Pearson for Rose Hill Park Limited, which sold out its rights in 1913 to Sutton Garden Suburb Limited. Only a small part of the planned garden suburb was completed although there was some later infilling from the 1930s onwards. The internal space was formerly used as allotments but later fell into disuse.
Collingwood Recreation Ground is open grassland with trees along the perimeter. The 1st edition OS Map of 1867 shows the site as a series of fields between Gander Green Lane and Balaam Lane, which later became Collingwood Road. The present boundary of the site to the allotments to the north represents a former field boundary.