The Rookery  

 
 
ADDRESS
Covington Way, SW16 3BX
 
 
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OPENING TIMES
7.30am - 15 minutes before sunset
 

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A formally landscaped area within Streatham Common, the Rookery includes an ornamental pond, flower and herbaceous beds, and a rock garden with streams. First opened in 1913, the Rookery marked its centenary in 2013 with new plants, improved paving and a new brass sundial.

 

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Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
StreathamRailway Station
 
10 minutes walk
 
 
 
 
 

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Crystal Palace Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Thicket Road, Penge, SE20 | 2.3 miles from The Rookery
Although Sir Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace - first erected in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and moved here a couple of years ... More
 
 
 
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Tooting Bec Common
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Tooting Bec Road, SW16 | 20 minutes from The Rookery
An urban oasis in Wandsworth which features woodland, a lake, lido and open common land, Tooting Bec Common is a haven for wildlife, sports and ... More
 
 
 
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dulwich Road, Brockwell Park, SE24 | 36 minutes from The Rookery
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Dulwich Croquet Club
London > Leisure > Games
Burbage Road, SE21 | 2.1 miles from The Rookery
A million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus, the peace and quiet of leafy Dulwich is a great place to enjoy a ... More
 
 
 
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Herne Hill Velodrome
London > Leisure >
Burbage Road, SE24 | 2.3 miles from The Rookery
One of the oldest cycling tracks in the world, the Herne Hill Velodrome was built way back in 1891 and still hosts regular training for local ... More
 
 
 
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Brockwell Lido
London > Leisure >
Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, SE24 | 2.4 miles from The Rookery
This excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July 2007. ... More
 
 
 
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Rise of the Idiots @ The Exhibit
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 | 2 miles from The Rookery
Based at The Exhibit Pub in Balham, the Rise of the Idiots Comedy Club runs monthly nights (last Sunday of each month) showcasing the very best ... More
 
 
 
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Everyman Crystal Palace
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
25 Church Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 | 35 minutes from The Rookery
One of ten Everyman cinemas in London, this venue in Crystal Palace comes with fours screens which can seat between 40 and 148 ... More
 
 
 
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Banana Cabaret
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 | 36 minutes from The Rookery
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Brixton Windmill
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Windmill Gardens, Brixton Hill, SW2 | 2.2 miles from The Rookery
Brixton Hill was still relatively rural when the Brixton Windmill was built in 1816 by John Muggeridge and Sons and the area remained largely agricultural until ... More
 
 
 
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 | 2.3 miles from The Rookery
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ... More
 
 
 
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Studio Voltaire
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1a Nelsons Row, SW4 | 2.9 miles from The Rookery
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Roni's Bagel Bakery
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
12 Connaught Street, W2 | 2 miles from The Rookery
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Simon Carter Crystal Palace
London > Shopping > Menswear
71 Westow Street, SE19 | 33 minutes from The Rookery
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Aquatic Design Centre
London > Shopping > Pet Care
26 Zennor Trade Park, Zennor Rd, Fitzrovia, London SW12 | 37 minutes from The Rookery
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Brickwood Coffee & Bread Streatham
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
292 Streatham High Road, Streatham Green, SW16 | 12 minutes from The Rookery
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Wholemeal Vegetarian Café
London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
1 Shrubbery Road, SW16 | 13 minutes from The Rookery
Vegetarian cuisine. ... More
 
 
 
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Tiger Restaurant
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
133 Streatham High Road, SW16 | 13 minutes from The Rookery
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Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, SW12 | 2.3 miles from The Rookery
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ... More
 
 
 
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Linguaphone Group
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 2.7 miles from The Rookery
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ... More
 
 
 
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Music Everything Ltd
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 29 minutes from The Rookery
This popular, affordable music school delivers short and intensive part time courses in music production/technology, sound engineering, vocal techniques and keyboard/guitar/dj skills. They also have studios to ... More
 
 
 
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The Rookery
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Covington Way, SW16 | Same location as The Rookery
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Tooting Bec Road, SW16 | 20 minutes from The Rookery
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Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dulwich Road, Brockwell Park, SE24 | 36 minutes from The Rookery
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The Bull Streatham
London > Nightlife > Pubs
498 Streatham High Road, SW16 | 7 minutes from The Rookery
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The Rosendale
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
65 Rosendale Road, SE21 | 30 minutes from The Rookery
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The Great Southern Pub and Kitchen
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
79 Gipsy Hill, SE19 | 32 minutes from The Rookery
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Imperial Durbar
London > Nightlife > Bars
14 Trinity Road, SW17 | 2 miles from The Rookery
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Barrio Brixton
London > Nightlife > Bars
30 Acre Lane, SW2 | 2.8 miles from The Rookery
Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar and cantina Barrio Brixton serves tapas-style food, plus late night club with DJs. Taking its name from the ... More
 
 
 
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Top Of The Pop
London > Nightlife > Bars
20 Totterdown Street, Upstairs at Poptata, Unit 4 Ground floor Market , SW17 | 37 minutes from The Rookery
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Meeting venue hire near The Rookery

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Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, SE21 | 2.3 miles from The Rookery
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ... More
 
 
 
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The Battersea Barge
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8 | 4.3 miles from The Rookery
In the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Barge is a unique venue that's open daily for food, drink and ... More
 
 
 
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Southside House
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 4.6 miles from The Rookery
Secreted behind high walls, Southside House is locked in the past. Originally a Tudor farmhouse, little has changed since the renovations completed in 1685 by ... More
 
 
 

Alternate names and popular misspellings for The Rookery

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