Holiday apartment in Bexley – history, parks and water activities

Bexley particularly clearly showcases its historic and scenic sides at Danson House and Danson Park. Danson House was built in 1766 by Sir John Boyd for his second wife, Catherine Chapone, and was originally designed by the architect Sir Robert Taylor.

Culture and history

The Augustinian abbey of St Thomas the Martyr, known as Lesnes Abbey, was founded in 1178 by Richard de Luci. Another destination of interest for the history of technology is Crossness Pumping Station. It houses four James Watt beam engines: one has been fully restored, one is being restored, and two remain in a highly preserved, unrestored condition.

The parish church of All Saints in Belvedere was designed and built by W. G. and E. Habershon from 1853 to 1861. All Saints in Belvedere is also a Grade II listed building. Hall Place complements these historic sites as a well-preserved country house dating from the mid-16th century.

Eltham Palace, a palace, is located in the vicinity of Bexley. The National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College, both museums, are also located nearby. The Tower of London, a castle, is located in the wider regional area around Bexley.

Parks and landscapes

Danson Park is a Grade II listed park and garden in the London Borough of Bexley. Danson Park has been a public park since 1925.

Langdon Shaw (Sidcup), a hill, is located in the immediate vicinity of Bexley. Row Hill is also a hill in the immediate vicinity of Bexley. Swanfield Street, a hill, is located in the wider regional area around Bexley; Regent’s Park, a park, is also located there.

Lesnes Abbey Woods in southeast London offers 88 hectares of ancient woodland, a park and a ruined abbey. At Lesnes Abbey Woods, visitors can explore the woods and discover hidden sculptures.

Water and activities

Danson Park Adventures offers water and land activities as well as courses for people aged eight and over and for all skill levels. At Danson Park Adventures, public rowing boats and small pedal boats can be hired. This provides various ways to enjoy the water alongside land-based activities and courses for different levels of experience.

Local life

Bexley Village has good bus connections and plenty of parking spaces. The village also has numerous independent and family-run shops, tearooms, cafés and restaurants serving cuisines from around the world.

The Exchange Erith organises community maker workshops and an inclusive, community-run programme of events. In addition, The Exchange Erith uses the heritage of its Grade II listed Old Library in Erith for community arts and crafts programmes.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Bexley, you can check the exact location, accommodation type, occupancy, included services, price components and the booking or cancellation conditions on the respective listing pages. Compare these points directly before booking.

Bexleyheath, Bexley, Sidcup, Erith. In the same network of pages, you can also find Enfield, Waltham Forest, Southwark and Hackney.

For the overarching travel overview: Greater London.