Things to do and see
An Invitation to Bexley
The London Borough of Bexley follows the River Thames as it
meanders out of London. It is bordered by Greenwich to the west and Dartford to
the east, while Bromley lies to the south. Frequent rail services into London
and good road connections provided by the A2 and A20 make Bexley an excellent
base either for day trips to the capital or for venturing into rural Kent. Visitors
to Bexley should, however, also take time to explore everything the borough itself
has to offer - from charming countryside to fascinating heritage and from first-class
shopping centres to varied sporting facilities.
A green and pleasant land
Bexley is just 15 miles from the City of London, yet it is also
close to nature. There are some extensive areas of countryside ranging from ancient
woodland to tranquil marshland and the borough benefits from over 80 parks and
gardens open to the public. Many of them are planted with colourful flower displays
for which Bexley has won numerous `Britain in Bloom' awards. For visitors who
choose to savour the simple pleasures of a walk in the country, there are several
marked footpaths to follow, including part of 40 mile Green
Chain Walk. For the more energetic, outdoor pursuits including orienteering,
fossil hunting, boating, rowing, angling, golf and tennis are available.
A borough of contrasts
Bexley is best summed up as a place of contrasts where visitors
will find both town and country, old and new. It has everything you would expect
on London's doorstep, but there are also some delightful surprises in store for
those who spend a little time in the borough.
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Shopping.
The region's premier shopping precinct is the Broadway Centre
at Bexleyheath. It houses many well-known stores and offers easy parking, plus
a wide range of facilities. The centre is located close to hotels, attractions
and entertainment venues.
For more traditional `high street' shopping centres, visitors
should head for either Sidcup or Welling. At Erith a popular street market is
held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, attracting both local people and tourists.
Eating and Drinking.
There is a wide choice of restaurants in and around Bexley
to appeal to all gastronomic tastes. A listing of eating places in the borough
is available from Bexley's Tourist Information Centres. It describes the range
of restaurants, how to find them, what their prices are like and what facilities
they provide. There is also a guide to pubs in Bexley.
Leisure and Entertainment.
Bexley offers a host of sporting and cultural activities to
keep visitors entertained both day and night; from body building to relaxing in
a jacuzzi and from going to the dogs to seeing a play.
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is just a selection of some of the attractions in Bexley. A varied programme of
special events and activities for all ages takes place throughout the year from
children's shows to concerts and from walks to talks. You can find out more by
contacting the Tourist Information Centres.
Fitness, Swimming, Golf
Details
listed under leisure and sports services
Greyhound racing
Crayford Greyhound Stadium, 01322 557836
Ten-pin bowling
Bexleyheath Superbowl, 020 8303 3325
Cinemas
Cineworld The Movies, Bexleyheath
Booking: 020 8303 1550
Recorded info: 020 8303 0015
Theatres
 Geoffrey
Whitworth Theatre, Crayford, 01322 526390
Playhouse
Theatre, Erith, 01322 350345 (Box Office)
Edward
Alderton Theatre, Bexleyheath, 020 8303 3131 (Box Office open from 6-8pm.)
Old Barn Theatre & Theatre in the Round, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup, 020 8308 2616
Bingo
Riva Bingo, Bexleyheath Membership, Freephone 01322 748748
Further Afield
Bexley is an ideal base within easy reach of the bustle of London
and the tranquility of Kent. Adjacent to Bexley is the Historic Greenwich, famous
for its important heritage attractions including the National Maritime Museum, the
Old Royal Observatory and the Meridian, the Queen's House, the Cutty Sark and the
Thames Barrier.
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