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5.7A Grade II* listed park and garden in Wimbledon, with formal gardens and a history as a private estate.
Cannizaro Park stands out for its Grade II* listed garden landscape and the contrast between formal planting and open parkland. It offers a garden-focused escape in Wimbledon, but the supplied evidence does not establish a wider nature or walking offer.
Peaceful · Atmospheric
Find your way
Open map35 High St, Wimbledon, London SW19 4UE
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The experience
Allow around 1–2 hours for a garden-focused visit. The supplied evidence supports exploring the formal gardens and parkland, but does not provide a verified route or enough sourced nearby pairings for a half-day or full-day plan.
Things to do
Notice the park’s heritage
Cannizaro Park is listed as a Grade II* Park and Garden on the National Heritage List for England.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A garden and parkland stroll
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Enter the park and explore its gardens and parkland.
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Seek out the formal rose garden described in the supplied travel source.
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Check current access and garden conditions before visiting.
Verified history
Historic England lists Cannizaro Park as a Grade II* Park and Garden, first listed on 1 October 1987. A supplied travel account says the estate was associated with the Sicilian Duke of Cannizzaro, that Sophia retained the Duchess of Cannizzaro title until her death in 1841, and that the Wilson family later maintained the gardens and introduced rare and unusual plants. The estate was sold to Wimbledon Corporation and Surrey County Council in the account’s reported history. These additional historical details come from a secondary travel source rather than the supplied Historic England extract.
Hidden details
Grade II* garden listing — The park is included on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* Park and Garden.
When to go
· Not established by the supplied sources.
A supplied travel account mentions flowers and the rose garden, but the research does not establish reliable peak months.
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What to look for
Look for the formal garden layout and rose garden described by the supplied travel source. Its account also connects the gardens’ planting to the Wilson family, who maintained the grounds and introduced rare and unusual plants.
The story
Historic garden and estate
Best time to go
Spring is a promising time to see the gardens in flower; exact flowering periods are not verified.
Spring is a reasonable choice for garden flowers, but the exact best weeks are not verified. Check conditions and current information before setting out.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · History lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 8am-7pm
- Tuesday: 8am-7pm
- Wednesday: 8am-7pm
- Thursday: 8am-7pm
- Friday: 8am-7pm
- Saturday: 9am-7pm
- Sunday: 9am-7pm
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Opening & access
A public park and garden, according to the supplied travel source. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
The source row reports that dogs are allowed; check current rules and signage before visiting.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, but these details are unverified. Check current access information before visiting.
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Around Cannizaro Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
