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The Tarn
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Parks and gardens
Eltham
The Tarn
A beautiful landscaped garden and lake with interesting wild fowl. Many original features have been retained from the 1930s. There is also a picnic area and an 18th Century ice well.
The ice well served as a storage area for ice, to be used by the kitchen staff at Eltham Palace.
Park management plan consultation
Have your say in how your park is managed.
Read the park management plans and comment
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The Friends of The Tarn
Take an active role in shaping the way your park is run – be a friend of the park.
More about 'friends of parks' groups
The Friends of The Tarn and other park friends groups in the Eltham area
Walks
Green Chain Walk
Fairy Hill Park
is within a short walking distance on the other side of the railway line.
Access
Wheelchair access is available.
Address
The Tarn
Court Road
London SE9
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Environment & planning
Altash Gardens
Avery Hill Park
Briset Road Park
Eltham Common
Eltham Park North / Shepherdleas Wood
Eltham Park South
Fairy Hill Park
Harmony Wood
Horn Park
Oxleas Woods, Castle Wood and Jack Wood
Queen's Gardens
Queenscroft Recreation Ground
Southwood Park
Sutcliffe Park
The Course
The Tarn
Weigall Road Sports Ground
Well Hall Pleasaunce
Wynford Way
About Greenwich
Contact information
email
020 8856 2232
Further information
Ice houses and wells