It's a man made sandy beach by a large reservoir. People used to swim here back in the day. Now that is not recommended. The water levels are not that deep, to avoid flooding to nearby homes. There are a couple of trails that take you around the reservoir, which looks like a lake. The bus stop is right outside the premises. There is a cafe, a pizza place/steakhouse, a mini railway system, an outdoor gym, a beach area for dogs, playground with a pirate ship, the palm trees almost make it look tropical if you squint and pretend. This is the only beach in London. Can get crazy packed with people in the summer. read more