Local Organisations & Community Assets

Welcome to Grove Park, a neighbourhood boasting a rich history and a strong sense of community. Many of its community assets have been under threat over the years and the residents have come together many times, working tirelessly to protect and bring about change. The Grove Park Heritage Trail highlights some of Grove Park’s key community assets, all worth a visit when you are next about!

A short profile of the neighbourhood, compiled by residents can be read here.

In 2016, members of the community came together and formed a Neighbourhood Forum, with the purpose of working together to develop a Neighbourhood Plan. The group worked and consulted on an inspiring vision for Grove Park, and in August 2021 a referendum was held and the Neighbourhood Plan was approved. More information can be found at: https://grovepark.org.uk/

Grove Park Youth Club

The Grove Park Youth Club opened in 1966, built as one of the community facilities for the Chinbrook Estate.

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Grove Park Station

Grove Park Station opened in 1871, connected to the SER line between St John’s and Tonbridge.

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Napier House Army Centre

Napier House is an impressive 1930s Territorial Army Centre on Baring Road.

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The Ringway Centre

The Ringway Centre was established in 1980s, after the GPCG obtained planning permission to put two ex-GLC prefabs on the site.

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Desmond Tutu Peace Garden and Peace Trail

In 2009 the Peace Garden was created at Chinbrook Meadows to commemorate and celebrate Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s life and time in Grove Park between 1972 to 1975, who was curate at St. Augustine’s Church at the time.

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Grove Park Nature Reserve

Grove Park Nature Reserve is found at the rear of The Ringway Centre. It can be accessed from Railway Children Walk, off Baring Road

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Library Gardens Friends Group

Grove Park Library Gardens Friends was established in 2024 following the park being nominated for ‘London’s Saddest Playground’ in the London Play campaign.

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Grove Park Library & Library Gardens

e Grove Park Library is a cherished community assets, especially for the little ones of Grove Park who enjoy visiting to take out new stories to read.

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Chinbrook Meadows and the River Quaggy

Chinbrook Meadows is one of two main neighbourhood parks in Grove Park. It is bisected by the River Quaggy.

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