Beckenham Place Park: More than just a park
Part of the AoU's Summer of Walking programme, taking place in South East London
The AoU's Summer of Walking, part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, is a programme of tours curated and led by our members, bringing together urbanists across the UK to explore interesting, alternative, or just plain great urbanism by foot. Click here to see other tours taking place this summer.
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Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: South East London, England
Curated by: Mehron Kirk
Distance (approx): 2km
Duration (approx): 2 hours
Please check your booking confirmation for info about the meeting point for this tour.
About the tour
This walking tour is a case study of a place which is more than just a park.
Beckenham Place Park has undergone a complete transformation in a number of phases over the last 8 years. It is now a very successful park - and generates an income. 150 people work in the park, there are over 1M annual visitors, and 10s of thousands of volunteers’ time has been accounted for. From a loss-making golf course to an amazing asset for people, increased catchment, upward trend in ethnic minority use and very high visitor satisfaction.
About Mehron
Mehron Kirk is a Chartered Landscape Architect with over 25 years’ experience delivering award-winning parks and public spaces across the UK and internationally. He has led the design and implementation of more than 15 completed parks, creating inclusive, resilient landscapes that support biodiversity, community wellbeing, and active lifestyles. His work spans strategic masterplans, green infrastructure, and detailed park design from concept through to construction. Among his many projects, Mehron led the transformation of Beckenham Place Park, working across both heritage restoration and community-led design to create a multifunctional, nature-rich destination.
Please note: All refreshments are provided at your own expense unless otherwise stated.
