Biggin Wood

Biggin Wood
Biggin Wood
TypePublic park (woodland)
LocationNorbury, London, SW16
OS gridTQ 3169 7019
Coordinates51°24′57″N 0°06′27″W / 51.4158°N 0.1075°W / 51.4158; -0.1075
Area13.50 acres (5.46 ha)
Created1939 (acquired by Croydon Council)
Owned byLondon Borough of Croydon
Operated byLondon Borough of Croydon
StatusOpen all year; closed at night
Public transit accessLondon Buses, route 468 to Biggin Hill stop
Route 250 to Virginia Road / St. Oswald’s stop

Biggin Wood (also known as Biggin Woods) is an area of ancient oak woodland situated within the London Borough of Croydon. The London Wildlife Trust is currently working with Croydon Council and the Friends of Biggin Wood to improve the site for wildlife, as a part of The Great North Wood Project.

Biggin Wood is home to a range of British wildlife, including the Great spotted woodpecker, English Oak and Bluebell.