Making a splash
A spectacular new rocky and watery landscape has been unveiled in the heart of Southwark.
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he new Elephant Springs boasts waterfalls, sandy bays and ambient lighting within a towering stone structure set in Elephant Park, one of Southwark’s’s newest green spaces. Renowned landscape architects, Gillespies, designed Elephant Springs, in collaboration with artist Mel Chantrey of The Fountain Workshop, who previously designed the waterscape for the Diana, Princess of Wales, memorial playground. Inspired by the mental and physical health benefits of spending time outdoors with nature, Elephant Springs brings a natural play experience for both children and adults within the heart of Elephant & Castle. Elephant Springs is now open to the public and can be found at Elephant Park, Elephant Road, London, SE17 1UB. Visitors to Elephant Springs can also take advantage of the vibrant restaurant and retail offering in Elephant Park, including new destinations Four Hundred Rabbits, Bayroot, Mercato Deli and more.
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