Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields Park lies on the southern side of the Thames between Tower Bridge and City Hall. It is one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside. A major refurbishment of the Park was completed in 2007 to transform it into a world class facility for the enjoyment of local businesses and workers, residents, tourists and other visitors to the locality. Designed by landscape architects Gross Max as a place for public events and private contemplation it is a park that reflects upon its own distinctive local history and provides a safe, clean and restful space within the bustle of the city.
The park history
Potters Fields park has many links with the past; from its rise from the waters of the Thames, to becoming the second financial hub for London.
<br/< In the early 1600’s the area became famous for English Delftware after religious persecution forced many Dutch potters to flee from Holland. The Pickleherring Pottery was established in 1618, closing in 1708. In the 1750’s a number of new wharves were built and by 1856 there were two granaries operating from Potters Fields site. Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and by 1906 the parks river frontage was formed of new wharves and warehousing as part of the Upper Pool of London.
In 1982, a master plan was agreed for the riverside area, including Potters Fields Park.
The park closed in 2006 for major refurbishment, re-opening in 2007
What to do here
Take advantage of one of London’s nicest green spaces, right in the heart of the city. Read a book, eat your lunch – or just simply enjoy the view!
Potters Fields Park lies on the southern side of the Thames between Tower Bridge and City Hall. It is one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside. A major refurbishment of the Park was completed in 2007 to transform it into a world class facility for the enjoyment of local businesses and workers, residents, tourists and other visitors to the locality. Designed by landscape architects Gross Max as a place for public events and private contemplation it is a park that reflects upon its own distinctive local history and provides a safe, clean and restful space within the bustle of the city.
The park history
Potters Fields park has many links with the past; from its rise from the waters of the Thames, to becoming the second financial hub for London.
<br/< In the early 1600’s the area became famous for English Delftware after religious persecution forced many Dutch potters to flee from Holland. The Pickleherring Pottery was established in 1618, closing in 1708. In the 1750’s a number of new wharves were built and by 1856 there were two granaries operating from Potters Fields site. Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and by 1906 the parks river frontage was formed of new wharves and warehousing as part of the Upper Pool of London.
In 1982, a master plan was agreed for the riverside area, including Potters Fields Park.
The park closed in 2006 for major refurbishment, re-opening in 2007
What to do here
Take advantage of one of London’s nicest green spaces, right in the heart of the city. Read a book, eat your lunch – or just simply enjoy the view!
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Maintenance time
Because of maintenance the park will be closed until 9th December 2013.