Absolutely beautifully maintained gardens with a fascinating array of plants. In the spring and summer the colour is incredible, in the colder months you see snowdrops littering the lawns and are simply magical on a cold sunny day. As you enter, there is a pond and a little further on a short pond walk with mini waterfalls that end in a mini Stonehenge type structure! The walk has plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. It's delightful! There is a great tree for climbing. It stands proudly near a lawned area that is sandwiched between vibrant flower beds... perfect for picnics, photos and careful ball play! This garden is the most wonderful welcome to the forest that lies beyond. Very well worth a visit and, if you're lucky, you'll be able to spot the resident cats lounging about and reminding you this is your space to relax and soak up the view. Plenty of parking which is mercifully unrestricted! A rarity in Croydon so thank you for keeping the car park free and making it easy for visitors to keep returning!

Love this park. A hidden gem! At the entrance is a pond which is home to koi fishes and some other species. There is an onsite cafe, not too far from the entrance, with a small garden area. They serve hot meals or snacks you can take away. The park isn't crowded so a great get away if you want a bit of peace and tranquility without having to fork out too much. With free parking you can make the most of your day without having the worry of topping up a parking meter. However if you're travelling by public transport, the park is very close to Croydon and accessible by tram. Lloyd Park Tram stop is the nearest stop. Well worth a visit!

We had brunch in the cafe and were honoured to see a crane fishing (or at least trying it's best!) The food is always nice, so it's the coffees. The cafe has an outside disabled toilet, which is used by everyone. It is always clean, at least when I have used it. The only sad thing is that you are not allowed to bring dogs. But as always, it must be that not everyone picks their dogs "presents" and that in turn affects everybody else and their dogs. The gardens have a great variety of plants. Now it's time to see a massive range of autumnal colours.

This is such a gorgeous and peaceful place to visit. The place is immaculate and the gardens are very well kept. One of the most beautiful places. The wooded area is fun for the kids with little nooks and tree trunk huts to explore. Nice to sit and listen to the birds. Absorb nature. Car park on site or accross the road, which arnt massive so I would assume would be a problem on busy days. In all I'd reccomend this park to anyone who loves nature. So tranquil and it is just stunning. The care taken in looking after it is awe inspiring.

I love this place! I recommend coombe woods And gardens to everyone. The planting in the gardens and grounds have some of the most beautiful flowers and plants I've seen. So well kept and tidy You can get lost in these woods, what an amazing adventure especially for young children. Oh and there is parking on and around the entrance to the grounds with no charge.

This is a beautiful woodland with an array of colourful plants. Dogs are not permitted do its free of dog mess so you can foam freely around and there are benched of you need to stop at the various points. I took my cousin there not realising this was on my doorstep. I would recommend people come along and enjoy nature at its best and its got a lovely cafe you can have lunch in too.

Been coming here for years, always peaceful and tranquil. You cant hear the traffic in summer when all the tress and plant life are in full bloom which is a huge plus. Its great for lovely views and the sounds of nature. Last year I Had to tell Google it wasn't showing up on the map as Coombe Wood Gardens but just a nameless green area.

A nice variety of gardens to walk through, ranging from floral, woodland, pond and rock. Steeped in local history with the added bonus of a decent cafe located in the middle. If you're looking for a place to escape the confines of the city then check out Coombe Wood Gardens.

Lovely maintained gardens and woodland including small and wonderful café. There's a lot of walkways through the garden and woodland. Fairly accessible to most parts and bear in mind that done of the walking through the woodland is quite hilly.

This is our go to place for cups of tea half way round our walk and when we feel like a lunch out. We always can be sure of a warm welcome, good service even when busy and great food. I had the duck wrap which was really good and my husband

Beautiful grounds, great walks along many hidden pathways. Some pathways are very steep indeed so if using pram or wheelchair then alternative route would need to be used. There is a cafe on site which was rather pricey, it has a lovely

Beautiful, calm place. Perfect for forest bathing and meditation. A beautiful pond with a small waterfall for the sounds of running water. Stunning herbaceous borders. The cafe has excellent cakes. Friendly good service. No dogs allowed.

Nice place to walk around, easy to forget you are only a few miles from central Croydon. Coach House cafe great for a pit stop. There’s usually something nice in bloom. There is a good view from the hill at the back of the gardens.

Lovely and picturesque gardens and woodland with quaint Café serving all the usuals. Not suitable for buggies or wheelchair users as rocky gardens and woodland is very uneven terrain, but great family outdoor space nonetheless.

Lovely mix of garden and woodland. Sweet coffee shop with outrageously good cakes! Takeaway still available. Note: no dogs allowed anywhere in the gardens and book a table if you want to sit outside at the Coach House cafe.

Small but cute. Only minus that you can actually hear noises from nearby street. One parking next to main entrance, another parking on opposite site of street. Caffe place an toilet facilites on site. Dogs are not allowed.

Beautiful place for a chilled out day with kids. Wild forest along with gardens caters for everyone. Playhouse for kids. The fish in the pond. Free parking. Picnic possible. Restaurant for the wealthy. What's not to like

That’s where one should go to see the glorious Rohdendum in the summer and many other summer flowers. The woods is small but beautiful with hundreds of years old pine trees. A truly amazing gem tucked away in Croydon

Nice enough space but really disappointed to see they have planted bamboo. As it is an invasive and destructive species that can spread, damage buildings, destroy native habitat and is incredibly difficult to remove.

Small but very pretty. Must go during summer to appreciate range of flowers. It also has a nice cafe serving very good breakfast. Parking is free along side and opposite the road. Please like if you find this useful.

Small, but enjoyable. Can get round it in 30min and that's at a gentle pace. Some parts are very steep. Lots of benches. On site cafe and toilets (toilets not very well kept). Parking on site and across the road.

Love this place, definitely on the regular visit list for us. So nice to have this near by and worth a visit. They have a good old fashioned cafe with some interesting art for sale so great for a mid walk stop.

lovely gardens and woods. Nice short walk around with several benches dotted around to enjoy the tranquillity. Great for parakeet bird spotting. Toilet facilities not well maintained though. Like if helpful.

Lovely setting, ideally location and very popular with the locals especially with families. Great ice cream in the cafe! Unfortunately has been left untended for some time - no gardener. This is such

The gardens looked lovely, but was turned off by the amount of rubbish there was around the full bins. Loads of it. Why cant people take there rubbish home. Very disappointed. Tea rooms were nice .

Needed a cheer during lockdown and found it here in the beautiful gardens, flowers, pond and forest. Normally there are toilets but not yet open. The cafe has drinks and icecream for take away.

The scene of my first date with my girlfriend. I created an afternoon tea picnic and the gardens were the perfect setting for it. We spent 5 hours in the garden and all aspects were beautiful.

Although not a formal or colourful garden, the woods were great for kids to run around and explore. The café is great value and we appreciated the walled sheltered seating area.

Beautiful, tranquil gardens and woodland walks. Lovely cafe, with seating in walled courtyard. Staff as friendly as the local Robins. Perfect for breakfast or relaxing lunch.

It's a hidden jewel beautifully landscaped gardens with rockery and pond but also woodland walks and rhododendron walk normally very quiet and peaceful. Café is good too

If you are an admirer of nature, then I highly recommend you visit this beautiful garden. It's has a lovely pathway where you could take a walk and explore the woods.

Lovely selection of tulips in this semi formal garden. Decent cafe with hidden away courtyard. Hilly woodland at the back. Nice place to go and stretch your legs.

Very lucky to have this place on my doorstep. It’s so beautiful, and very peaceful too. A place to go for a walk. Nice touch that there’s free parking as well.

Amazing as always.. this beautiful garden is welcome you with stunning view, special feeling and relax environment all seasons. One of my favourite place .

Beautiful gardens, lots of pine woodland, interesting nooks and crannies off the beaten path, kept 5 lively kids occupied for hours. We'll be back - often!

Not well kept - dead flowers and leaves everywhere. Just needs a good tidy. My friend did a photoshoot back in 2019 and it looked beautiful back then.

Lovely gardens with toilets, a cafe, a herbaceous border, some wonderful rhododendrons in the woodland area and nice bedding plants at the entrance.

Beautiful place, even after the new Croydon mayor cut all funds for its upkeeping. May = rododendron paradise in the middle of a dense wood!

Nice place to walk around seeing flowers and bulbs lovely cafe to have drinks and cake or ice cream definitely will be going back

We love coming here Always an adventure The gardens are stunning normally but the hot summer has caused too much for them More

Always a lovely place to come to, even when it's a bit chilly. Will probably be loads more flowers out in a few weeks' time.

Amazing place! Absolutely loved it. Just make sure to wear proper shoes. Slops don't work well on the steeper areas!

beautiful park, to be in contact with nature and perfect. Silence and tranquility a fantastic combination.

Really fun day out and the local cafe is great - good day out if you’re in the Croydon area a hidden gem.

Lovely place to walk. Pretty gardens and both flat and hilly wooded areas for different activity levels.

Pleasant woodland walks. Very quiet. We only saw about half a dozen other walkers during our hour there

An absolute lovely place to enjoy a walk. Walking pathways are mostly flat and are easy to negotiate

Pleasant, peaceful gardens. Lovely place to walk. You can follow the path and just cannot get lost.

Beautiful wood garden... Apparently elves live in this wood.... ♥️ Find the letter box …

Beautiful place to have a wander. Very picturesque and tranquil. My two toddlers enjoyed it too!

Lovely gardens and woodlands to visit anytime of the year. Cozy cafe and toilets available.

Lovely area to visit for all ages. Plenty of benches to sit on. Nice cafe with courtyard

Well kept gardens lots of seating available, there is a coffee shop open for takeaway

Beautiful gardens with a nice cafe. Would be a good spot for a photoshoot or picnic.

Beautiful place, coming back every year. Just go there and relax. Highly recommended

Nice place for kids who like adventures in the woods and lovely flowers gardens.

Beautiful gardens feels like your in another part of the world...loved it

Lovely small park to walk around. Cafe open till 5pm selling ice cream.

we love spend all day with kids. We love ice creams from the cafe shop.

Lovely gardens with a handy cafe, lots of shady areas in the heat

Lovely garden, well maintained, great place to kill some time

Very beautiful park. Good experience of walking in the woods.

Really nice and relaxing gardens and loved seeing the fishes

Great place to walk around. Lovely scenery and woodland area

Beautiful garden to visit. Very clean and well maintained..

We love this place always peaceful and beautiful Xx

Beautiful space and a perfect place to picnic.

Lovely light lunch at the Coach House Cafe.

Cool place go check out you won’t regret it

Nice area to relax