Before the factories started to spring up in this area in the early 19th century, people liked to come over to Bermondsey from the crowded City of London. They made their way over the Thames via London Bridge or using one of the ferries and enjoyed the meadows, gardens and countryside.
In the 18th century it was believed that drinking from a natural spring - or Spa - containing mineral salts was good for your health. In 1770, Thomas Keyse discovered such a spring in his tea garden in what is now Spa Road. Visitors could also visit the picture gallery exhibiting his drawings. In the evenings there were musical concerts and grand firework displays.
Bermondsey Spa Gardens is not as grand perhaps and there's no spring to be seen anywhere, yet it is a nice and inviting park, well equipped for both sports and relaxation.
The box should be big enough for most travel bugs and other trackables.