Lavender Pond and Nature Reserve improvements
Lavender Pond is a historically significant site, originally the northern part of the Surrey Commercial Docks and the centre of Britain’s timber trade, now transformed into a valued urban nature reserve – one of the oldest in the country.
It provides an important wetland habitat that supports diverse flora and fauna, offering ecological benefits such as breeding grounds for amphibians and nesting areas for birds.
Large parts of the site are in a state of disrepair and need attention. This project is an opportunity to look at the whole site and how it can be improved over time as funding is secured, while delivering a range of priority improvements.
The works undertaken will enhance the site as a place for local people to enjoy and an education space to learn about nature, as well as an open space that is welcoming, inclusive, educational and connects people with the natural environment.
Phases
Lavender Pond and Nature Reserve Concept Design
Southwark Council is investing funding to improve this valued open space, helping it to become an even more attractive and valued visitor destination. LUC has been commissioned to develop a masterplan and to deliver a priority scope of works to improve the site.
Lavender Pond has been managed by The Conservation Volunteers for over 40 years - as a wildlife haven, a natural green space for the community, and a learning place for local schools. These three purposes, supporting wildlife, community and schools are at the heart of all that The Volunteers do on site. The feedback from the community will help shape The Volunteers vision for the next 40 years of Lavender Pond management - a place to learn, to play, to relax, a haven for wildlife and people.
We want this project to be led and guided by the local communities who use the site. We want to work together to improve
- Wildlife and biodiversity
- Areas for education
- Gateways and entrances
- Accessibility
- Furniture and Surfaces
Please share your views on the proposed design and tell us what you think.
Events
Past events
Event date: September 27th, 2025 from 10:00 to 15:00.
Lavender Road
Event date: January 21st, 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00.
Lavender Road
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