About
Kenley Common is a 56 hectare (139 acre) public open space located in the London Borough of Croydon.
Kenley Common lies in the North Downs Natural Area and is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (Metropolitan grade) for its grassland habitats. With its mosaic of chalk, neutral and acid grasslands as well as ancient woodland and scrub, this site provides a fantastic home for wildlife, as well a quiet place for people to enjoy.
Kenley Common surrounds Kenley Airfield which is owned by the Ministry of Defence and used by the Royal Air Force for glider training. The common holds seven World War II fighter pens which together are a Scheduled Monument. However, it is the completeness of the airfield, the history of which is closely bound up with Kenley Common, that makes this a site of national historical significance.
When you are planning your visit to the site, please be aware of the byelaws which tell you what you can and can't do during your visit.
walkers, cyclists and horse riders are welcome. Cycling and horse riding are permitted on the public bridleways and permissive rides as shown on our visitor map.
Dogs are very welcome.
Map & Directions
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Road Directions
Kenley Common lies close to junction 7 of the M25. There is no public car park on Kenley Common.
Public Transport Directions
Train
The closest stations to Kenley Common are Kenley Rail Station, Whyteleafe Rail Station and Upper Warlingham Rail Station. All are within a 15 minute walk of the eastern edge of Kenley Common
Bus
The Metrobuses 409 and 411 runs from Croydon towards Caterham and stops by Kenley Common on Whyteleafe Hill.
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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