Parks and playgrounds directory

Location

Sanderstead, Addington Road.

Area

21 3/4 acres 8.80 hectares.

Facilities

• Woodland

History

The name 'Sanderstead', which was written in the Domesday Book as 'Sanstede', is thought to mean 'Sandy place', which would agree with the nature of the soil beneath the Plantation.  

The wood is noted for the of display of Bluebells, during the month of May when the flowers form a blue carpet under the trees.  The woodland is predominantly Beech but there area other species such as Oak, Horse and Sweet Chestnut and Sycamore.  

There was a reservoir in the middle of the wood but this was demolished in 1969 as it was believed to be unsafe.  The reservoir was built of brick in a depression in the wood, when it was demolished the area was covered in soil and all that is visible today is a small mound.  The Reservoir site was purchased in 1958 having previously been rented from the owners of the Sanderstead and Warlingham Estate.