The Mudchute was originally created during the 19th century. The spoil from the construction of the Millwall Dock was dumped onto near by land. Later, when the dock was completed a clinker embankment was built round the dumping site and the silt, which had accumulated in the dock, was pumped in. The spoil and silt together formed an area local referred to as ‘The Mudchute’.
With time a wild habitat developed and this became a magnet for local youngsters to explore, even though the public were not officially allowed access to the land.

The Mudchute Park and Farm is 32 acres in total