The reserve is open on the 3rd Saturday of the month between March – October between 2pm – 5pm. A member of the Friends Group will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The Reserve is now closed for winter and will reopen in March 2026
The Friends look forward to your visit, offering the public a chance to explore this quiet oasis in Forest Hill and see what has been done to improve the site during the winter shutdown. Bring along a picnic to enjoy.
Our Open Days are on the Third Saturday of each month from March – October.
Open Days for 2026
March 21th
April 18th
May 16th
June 20th – Art in Nature
July 18th
August 15th
September 19th – Annual Bake-off
October 17th
Sorry No Dogs, BBQ’S or cycling allowed on the reserve
Please either walk or cycle if possible you can secure your bike inside the reserve limited space available and avoid using public transport.
Location Information: Consider using public transportation if possible. There is free parking available on nearby streets. Limited bike parking available
Nearest Railway Station: Southern Rail & London Overground: Honor Oak Park (10-minute walk)
Buses: Honor Oak Park stop :P4 & P12 (10 minute walk) Brockley Park (Brockley Rise) Stop: 122 & 171 Forest Hill Fire Station: 122 & 185
Please contact us:
Terms & Conditions
- Hand gel is available at the gate for visitors to use.
- Please wear suitable clothing & footwear for the weather.
- Sorry No BBQ’s allowed on the site.
- Sorry No Dogs or motorised scooters are not allowed on the reserve.
- The open days may be cancelled at very short notice due to weather conditions or availability of volunteers.
- The volunteers reserve the right If anyone that is abusive towards them and will be asked to leave the reserve and will be ban from entering in the future.
Garthorne Road Nature Reserve 