Beckton Meadows

Beckton Meadows is a stunning new addition to Beckton Parks, opened in July 2024 the meadows feature over two acres of resident-planted wildflowers and grasses, a Butterfly Garden and the new Queen Elizabeth Memorial Pathway that provides a new accessible path through the park. The pathway branches off into playful routes to allow visitors to walk through the meadows.

Beckton Meadows also feature 3 beautiful deadwood sculptures created from an ancient oak tree that will provide additional habitat for insects. Educational signage has been installed and a wildlife bank includes sandy areas designed as habitat for wild bees and other insects. 

Designed through the development of the Beckton Parks Masterplan, Beckton Meadows has been created with funding from The Mayor of London’s Rewild London Fund and in partnership with the University of East London Sustainability Research Institute. In October 2023, over 50 residents attended a community seeding event to help bring the vision for the new meadows to life and pupils from Ellen Wilkinson Primary school planted the butterfly garden in March 2024.

Beckton Meadows are situated in the south of Beckton Parks across the road from Beckton Park DLR station. Bus routes 678 and 376 stop on Strait Road next to the meadows which are also a short walk across the football pitches from Stansfeld Road or from New Beckton Park.

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Pathway

Beckton Parks