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Nonsuch Park

3.42 miles (5.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This large park between Cheam and Ewell Village is ideal for a peaceful afternoon stroll or safe family cycle. There are wide lawns, pretty gardens, woodland and Nonsuch Mansion where you can enjoy refreshments and learn about the history of the park and Palace.
The park is the site of Nonsuch Palace, a Tudor royal palace, built by Henry VIII in the 16th century. It stood from 1538 to 1682–3 and was one of his grandest building projects.
The London Loop runs through the park so you could pick up this trail if you wanted to continue your walk. If you follow it south for just over a mile, you will come to Banstead Downs. The downs are well worth a visit with open grass chalkland, wildflowers and nice views towards London from the high points.

Nonsuch Park OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Nonsuch Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Nonsuch Mansion, Nonsuch Park, Surrey - geograph.org.uk - 32984

Nonsuch Mansion, Nonsuch Park, Surrey. Parts of the present mansion date from the 18th century but the greater part, including the south front and the state rooms, were built 1802 - 6 for Samuel Farmer. The architect was Jeffey Wyatt (later Sir Jeffery Wyattville) who also worked on Windsor Castle.

Cycleway in Nonsuch Park (geograph 2871364)

Cycleway in Nonsuch Park

Nonsuch Park - geograph.org.uk - 106495

Named Nonsuch because Henry intended the palace to be so grand that there would be None such like it. Sadly his surviving wife sold the grounds on and the palace didn't survive.

Nonsuch Park, near the Banqueting House - geograph.org.uk - 1174174

Near the junction of footpaths in the woods near the site of the Banqueting House. The London Loop path turns right here (signposted). The pillar is one of several marking the remains of Nonsuch Palace: this one points towards the Banqueting House.

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