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Welcome to Charlton Park!

The heart and soul of Charlton

We're back for another year...

Saturday 13 July 2024​

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Friends of Charlton Park

Our Work

Charlton Park is at the very heart of our community. It’s an incredible space: a sporting hub for young and old, a social centre and the home to two vital charities – Riding for the Disabled and the Big Red Bus Club. 


The Friends of Charlton Park was founded in 2018. We are an open public group with the aim of helping everyone get the most from this great public facility. We are always keen to hear from different user groups about how they use the park and collaborate to make it better for everyone. We have organised two successful Parksfests in 2018 and 2019. This year we have ambitious plans to create a wildlife habitat in Charlton Park – but this can only happen with your help.


We want you to be part of this passionate ambitious team, which supports the park and our neighbours, who actually use it.

"Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher"

William Wordsworth

Past events

  • Friends October Meeting
    Friends October Meeting
    Friends October Meeting
    Tue, 22 Oct
    Old Cottage Cafe
    22 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 21:00
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 21:00
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    We're talking Sparkle in the Park at our October meeting! The nights are getting longer and that means that Greenwich's festive light trail is back. This time, it'll be transforming Charlton House and Gardens, so we'll be sharing more about the plans.
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  • Friends July Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Friends July Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Friends July Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Sun, 28 Jul
    Old Cottage Cafe
    28 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 18:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    28 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 18:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    How can we ensure that Charlton's parks and green spaces are safe and feel safe for everyone? We're delighted that Greenwich's Safer Neighbourhood Team will be joining our next meeting to hear your feedback about safety across Charlton Park and the Maryon Parks.
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  • Friends May Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Friends May Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Friends May Meeting, with the Safer Neighbourhood Team
    Sat, 11 May
    Old Cottage Cafe
    11 May 2024, 17:00 – 18:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    11 May 2024, 17:00 – 18:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    How can we ensure that Charlton's parks and green spaces are safe and feel safe for everyone? We're delighted that Greenwich's Safer Neighbourhood Team will be joining our next meeting to hear your feedback about safety across Charlton Park and the Maryon Parks.
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  • Friends March Meeting
    Friends March Meeting
    Friends March Meeting
    Tue, 26 Mar
    Old Cottage Cafe
    26 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    26 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Old Cottage Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Spring is in the air at last, so join us at the Old Cottage Cafe to talk all things Charlton Park - like this year's Beats, Boards and BBQ which will be back and bigger than ever.
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  • Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Sun, 28 Jan
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    28 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    28 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Join us for an hour of bird spotting for the RSPB in Charlton Park. Just one hour of your time will help us build a census of bird life in Charlton Park.
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  • Festive AGM
    Festive AGM
    Festive AGM
    Mon, 11 Dec
    The Bugle Horn
    11 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Bugle Horn, 6 The Village, London SE7 8UD, UK
    11 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Bugle Horn, 6 The Village, London SE7 8UD, UK
    Christmas is coming so we’re meeting in the Bugle Horn to wrap up the year right: over a drink, homemade festival treats and a round-up of what Friends of Charlton Park have been up.
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  • Friends October Meeting
    Friends October Meeting
    Friends October Meeting
    Wed, 18 Oct
    The Bugle Horn
    18 Oct 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Bugle Horn, 6 The Village, London SE7 8UD, UK
    18 Oct 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Bugle Horn, 6 The Village, London SE7 8UD, UK
    It's been a big summer at Charlton Park! Come and join us for a drink to toast the success of Beats, Boards & BBQ - and help us get started on planning for next year.
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  • Beats, Boards & BBQ
    Beats, Boards & BBQ
    Beats, Boards & BBQ
    Sat, 15 Jul
    London
    15 Jul 2023, 12:00 – 16:00
    London, 21 Cemetery Ln, London SE7 8DZ, UK
    15 Jul 2023, 12:00 – 16:00
    London, 21 Cemetery Ln, London SE7 8DZ, UK
    A great day out for everyone, celebrating Charlton’s local talent and our beautiful park! Free BBQ for kids.
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  • Friends May Meeting
    Friends May Meeting
    Friends May Meeting
    Thu, 18 May
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    18 May 2023, 19:00 – 20:30
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    18 May 2023, 19:00 – 20:30
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Summer is coming and we have big plans. Like Beats, Boards & BBQ, our day out for all the family with skateboarding, DJs and delicious things to eat. We'll be meeting at the Old Cottage Cafe, so come along from 6:30pm to treat yourself to Mimi's amazing menu. Then we'll start at 7pm.
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  • Big Charlton Birdwatch + Our January Meeting
    Big Charlton Birdwatch + Our January Meeting
    Big Charlton Birdwatch + Our January Meeting
    Sun, 29 Jan
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    29 Jan 2023, 10:30 – 12:30
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    29 Jan 2023, 10:30 – 12:30
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Join us for an hour of bird spotting for the RSPB in Charlton Park, followed by our members' meeting for January
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  • Annual General Meeting 2022
    Annual General Meeting 2022
    Annual General Meeting 2022
    Wed, 05 Oct
    Big Red Bus Club
    05 Oct 2022, 19:00 – 21:00
    Big Red Bus Club, 7 Charlton Park Rd, London SE7 8UB, UK
    05 Oct 2022, 19:00 – 21:00
    Big Red Bus Club, 7 Charlton Park Rd, London SE7 8UB, UK
    You're invited to join us for our AGM to learn more about and have your say on Charlton's much-loved park. Come along from 7pm for a 7:30 start.
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  • Friends July Meeting
    Friends July Meeting
    Friends July Meeting
    Sat, 16 Jul
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    16 Jul 2022, 18:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    16 Jul 2022, 18:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Join us for updates and discussion about Charlton Park.
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  • Friends May Meeting
    Friends May Meeting
    Friends May Meeting
    Sat, 14 May
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    14 May 2022, 18:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    14 May 2022, 18:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    There's a big summer ahead for Charlton Park with the Queen's jubilee coming up and improvements to our playground. So come along for updates, discussion, tea and cake.
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  • Planting day for Charlton Park Wildlife Meadow
    Planting day for Charlton Park Wildlife Meadow
    Planting day for Charlton Park Wildlife Meadow
    Sat, 26 Mar
    London
    26 Mar 2022, 10:30 – 13:00
    London, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 10:30 – 13:00
    London, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    We're creating a wildlife haven in Charlton Park! Join us and plant some hedgerow shrubs around the meadow's edge.
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  • Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Big Charlton Birdwatch
    Sun, 30 Jan
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    30 Jan 2022, 11:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    30 Jan 2022, 11:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, Charlton Park Ln, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Back on 11am Sunday 30th January, the Big RSPB Birdwatch returns to Charlton Park!!!!
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  • Litter pick with Parkrun and Good Gym
    Litter pick with Parkrun and Good Gym
    Litter pick with Parkrun and Good Gym
    Sat, 28 Aug
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe
    28 Aug 2021, 11:00 – 12:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, 16 Charlton Park Rd, Charlton, London SE7 8UB, UK
    28 Aug 2021, 11:00 – 12:00
    Old Cottage Coffee Shop Cafe, 16 Charlton Park Rd, Charlton, London SE7 8UB, UK
    We’re working with the wonderful folks at Good Gym and Parkrun to give Charlton Park that little extra love. Come and join in!
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  • Bat walk with Les Clark
    Bat walk with Les Clark
    Bat walk with Les Clark
    Fri, 30 Jul
    Big Red Bus Club garden
    30 Jul 2021, 20:00 – 22:00
    Big Red Bus Club garden, 7 Charlton Park Rd, London SE7 8UB, UK
    30 Jul 2021, 20:00 – 22:00
    Big Red Bus Club garden, 7 Charlton Park Rd, London SE7 8UB, UK
    Join us for a drink in the garden, then a walk spent spotting Charlton Park’s bats with Les Clark of the London Bat Group. RSVPing is essential as numbers are limited.
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  • Friends on Zoom: July meeting
    Friends on Zoom: July meeting
    Friends on Zoom: July meeting
    Tue, 27 Jul
    Zoom
    27 Jul 2021, 20:00 – 21:00
    Zoom
    27 Jul 2021, 20:00 – 21:00
    Zoom
    You're invited to join us online for an update about our beautiful park. Guest speaker Stephanie Turner will be presenting proposals for the installation of non-turf cricket pitches in the western side of Charlton Park. Scroll down for the link.
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