Charles Square

Charles Square is a short walk from Old Street and south of Shoreditch Park. It’s located in a quiet residential area and is covered by large trees.

It was completed in 1770, at which time it was described as ‘set with greens, plants, fruit and other trees’. None of the original features or surrounding buildings remain except for No 16, a Georgian townhouse.

See Charles Square management plan 2023 to 2028 (google doc)

 

Amenities

  • table tennis table

Barbecues

Barbecues are not allowed in Charles Square.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. More information on dogs in parks.

Refurbishment

Charles Square was upgraded in 2023. The old paving slabs and planters were removed and we installed brand new surfacing, benches and biodiverse planting.

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Page updated on: 10 July 2024

Charles Square

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Notes

Closing times:

  • 1 January to 21 January  – 5pm
  • 22 January to 4 February – 5.30pm
  • 5 February to 25 February – 6pm
  • 26 February to 10 March  – 6.30pm
  • 11 March to 24 March – 7pm
  • 25 March to 7 April – 8pm
  • 8 April to 21 April – 8.30pm
  • 22 April to 5 May – 9pm
  • 6 May to 11 August – 9.30pm
  • 12 August to 18 August – 9pm
  • 19 August to 8 September – 8.30pm
  • 9 September to 15 September – 8pm
  • 16 September to 6 October – 7.30pm
  • 7 October to 13 October – 7pm
  • 14 October to 27 October – 6.30pm
  • 28 October to 31 December – 5pm