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Did you know?

• David Bowie grew up in nearby Beckenham and played some of his first gigs at the Three Tuns - now The Rat and Parrot.
• Former French president Charles de Gaulle lived in Petts Wood during the Second World War.
• Legendary cricketer W G Grace is buried at Beckenham Crematorium.

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SHOPPING

Art for All

Art for All is perfect for re-stocking your paint supply and has an excellent collection of craft materials, knitting, needlework and haberdashery. You can also get your pictures framed here or pick up a birthday card. They also have their own art studios where they offer a range of courses including painting and drawing.
ADDRESS: 230 High Street, Bromley BR1 1PQÌý TEL: 020 8313 9368Ìý OPEN: Mon 10.00am-5.30pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Sun 11.30am-4.00pm (closed in July and August).

for enthusiasts and everyday cyclists

Bromley Bike Company

Shock lock-out, triple crown fork, ovalised downtube, interrupted seat stay, triple butted top tube, extension control cartridge, disc brake, adjustable rebound.... If any of this means anything to you, check out Bromley Bike Company. If not? You can still get your bike serviced there.
ADDRESS: 27 Widmore Rd, Bromley BR1 1RWÌý TEL: 020 8460 4852Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30pm; Thurs 9.00am-8.00pm; Sun: Closed. Disabled access.

Bromley Market

This Thursday market is a busy general market located at the rear of Bromley North Station. A wide range of goods are available including fruit and vegetables, household goods, ladies' and children's fashions and haberdashery.
ADDRESS: Station Road, Bromley BR1 3LPÌý TEL: Market Inspector 020 8313 4768Ìý OPEN: Thurs 9.00am-3.00pm.

Ernest Berger Flowers

A contemporary florist bringing beautiful floral designs to the neighbourhood and beyond. The stock consists of delicate lilies, orchids, ornamental plants and topiary. All fresh produce is shipped from Holland, whilst candles, soaps and cards are all sourced direct from France and Germany. Even if you don't actually want to buy anything, this is a wonderful place to breathe in some wonderful scents.
ADDRESS: 119/121 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AGÌý TEL: 020 8658 1563Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-6.00pm. Disabled access.

over 125 stores

Farmers' and Arts and Crafts Market

Throughout the year Bromley's joint Farmers' and Arts and Crafts market takes place in the pedestrian area of Bromley High Street, between the Churchill Theatre and Elmfield Road. To complement the other retail outlets in the town centre, the market stalls offer a wide range of goods such as original paintings, wrought iron metalwork, handmade jewellery, dried flower arrangements and wooden toys. The Farmers' market offers fresh vegetables, homemade pies, chutneys and cakes, all of which are grown or produced by the seller.
ADDRESS: High Street, Bromley BR1Ìý TEL: 020 8466 0719Ìý OPEN: Fri&Sat 9.00am-5.30pm.

mouth-watering deli/ cafe

The Glades

Glades is home to over 125 stores with high street favourites such as Debenhams, M&S and Zara. Once you've finished shopping you can have a coffee or something to eat in one of the many cafés and restaurants.
ADDRESS: High Street, Bromley BR1 1DNÌý TEL: 020 8466 8899Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-6.00pm (Thurs 9.00am-9.00pm); Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. Disabled access and toilets.

Le Traiteur

This Deli is a mouth-watering delight at the top of Beckenham High Street. The counter is stuffed full of all things wonderful, with a good selection of tagines, cassoulets and ragouts, whilst you can also pick yourself up some freshly baked breads, smelly cheeses and succulent meats. Le Traiteur also sells its own line of home made chutney. A good way to try-before-you-buy is to have lunch in the shop, or perhaps a comforting cup of tea.
ADDRESS: 42a High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AYÌý TEL: 020 8658 0505Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 8.00am-5.00pm; Sat 8.30am-4.00pm; Sun Closed. Disabled access.

Musical Images

Techie or not, the window of this hifi and home cinema specialists cannot fail to catch your eye. With a stock of high class products, such as Quad, Chord Electronics, Denon and Bose, you can pick up some very impressive home entertainment systems and accessories.
ADDRESS: 126 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1EBÌý TEL: 020 8663 3777Ìý OPEN: Mon 11.00am-6.00pm; Tues-Sat 10.00am-6.00pm; Sun Closed. Disabled access.

Peppermint

If you see your children as little reincarnations of your designer self, and you happen to know your Gabbana from your Cavalli, Peppermint is the place to kit out the kids. There is a wide selection of designer stock for kids; brands include Moschino, Baby Dior and Junior Armani. There are also great sales if you fancy a designer bargain.
ADDRESS: 12 East Street, Bromley BR1 1QXÌý TEL: 020 8464 9696Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-6.00pm; Thurs 9.30am-7.00pm; Sun 11.00am-4.00pm. Limited disabled access.

drum'n'bass and garage with mixing room

Reids Music Store

You'll find a good selection of musical instruments and accessories here, whether you're a professional karaoke artist, or a guitarist in an up and coming band. There are music books, song sheets, guitars, drums, brass, wind and pianos. You can often choose between renting and buying the instruments.
ADDRESS: 216 High Street, Bromley BR1 1PWÌý TEL: 020 8460 0165Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30pm; Sun Closed. Limited disabled access.

independent studio and gallery

Sound Fusion Records

If your musical tastes swerve towards Drum'n'Bass or Garage, Sound Fusion Records will be the perfect place to satisfy your appetite. Stocked with the latest in underground pressings, there is also an exclusive mixing room available at £10 per hour, listening booths, tickets and tape packs. If they don't have what you're after they'll certainly know someone who does.
ADDRESS: 209 High Street, Bromley BR1 1NYÌý TEL: 020 8464 8123Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-7.00pm; Wed 11.00am-5.00pm; Sun Closed. Disabled access.

shoes, shoes and...more shoes!

Gallery 17 and Sue Clark Ceramics

Sue Clark Ceramics is an independent studio and gallery. They specialise in sculptural forms, decorative jugs, vases and bowls, all inspired by nature and ancient civilisation. All the pieces are hand-made and designed at the studio. If you want to have a go at making your own, they run ceramic classes in the evenings and at weekends. The contemporary art gallery has a mixture of watercolours, oils and limited prints by local and international artists; perfect for a special present or merely a browse.
ADDRESS: 20 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AYÌý TEL: 020 8658 1788Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-5.30pm. Classes - call for details. Disabled access to gallery.

Suola

If you believe that shoes say a lot about an individual, check out Suola. This little beauty of a shop will help inspire a sense of affluence and style about you. Pick up some styles by Camper, DKNY, Luc Berjen and Vic Matie.
ADDRESS: 123-125 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AGÌý TEL: 020 8663 1451Ìý OPEN: Mon-Wed 10.00am-5.30pm; Thurs-Sat 10.00am-6.00pm; Sun Closed. Disabled access.

part-covered Orpington mall

Villages Fine Sausages

Sausages galore!! Plum and Ginger, Apple Calvados, Mexican Chorizo, Vegetarian spicy Red Cabbage and Kangaroo & Tomato. Need any more tempting?
ADDRESS; 91 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AGÌý TEL: 020 8325 5475Ìý OPEN; Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm; Sun Closed. Disabled access.

The Walnuts Shopping Centre

In the heart of Orpington town centre, this part-covered mall has many high street names as well as a few places to have a drink and a bite to eat. In the outdoor area there's a general market three days a week, held underneath a glass pyramid.
ADDRESS: The Walnuts Shopping Centre, High Street, Orpington BR6 0TWÌý TEL: 01689 832 923Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30pm; Sun 10.00am-4.00pm. Market: Tues, Fri&Sat. Disabled access.

PUBS

Abbaye

This Belgian-style beer emporium is a must for those amongst us who enjoy tasting sessions of quality tipples. The beer menu is extensive with a good selection of fruit and blonde beers (available in half and two pint jugs) whilst the Bieres d’Abbaye, direct from Gimbergen Abbey, is also a fond favourite. There is a food menu offering up the likes of moules, sausages, potato waffles and seafood.
ADDRESS: 242 The Glades, Bromley BR1 2QUÌý TEL: 020 8466 8522Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Box Bar

Modern sophisticated wine bar, with a good selection of both wines and beers. You can grab a bite to eat or sit down to a more traditional main meal like sausage and mash. Strictly over 21's only.
ADDRESS: 75 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1ANÌý TEL: 020 8658 8844Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access.

Harvest Moon

An old style pub specialising in cask ales. There's a family area at the back and they serve food every day from 10am.
ADDRESS: 141-143 High Street, Orpington BR6 0LQÌý TEL: 01689 876 931Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm (open at 10.00am for food). Disabled access and toilets.

cask ales and fresh food

The Partridge

The recently refurbished Partridge has a beautiful, old style interior, with high ceilings and brass chandeliers, heavy wooden furniture and tiled flooring. Leather chairs are ready to catch your weary body and homemade pies and tea and coffee are on hand to provide some much needed sustenance. There are smaller alcoves for a cosy gathering and a small garden area for the summer months.
ADDRESS: 194 High Street, Bromley BR1 1HEÌý TEL: 020 8464 7656Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Disabled access and toilet.

Red Lion

Tucked away up a back-street is this friendly pub. It is only small and can get very crowded but the atmosphere is always good. Part of the Greene King chain, it serves IPA, Abbot, Harveys and two regularly changing guest beers.
ADDRESS: 10 North Road, Bromley BR1 3LGÌý TEL: 020 8460 2691Ìý OPENL: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. No disabled access.

Ye George Inn

Ye George Inn is a lovely traditional pub, serving a good selection of cask ales and boasting a selection of freshly prepared dishes, such as Thai fish cakes and pies. For the hot summer evenings they've got a lovely quiet garden to relax in.
ADDRESS: 111 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AGÌý TEL: 020 8663 1011Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 11.00am-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. Food is served until 6.00pm Mon-Sat and until 5.00pm Sun. Disabled access and toilet.

Ye Olde Blacksmiths

A very popular pub with the locals, this pub attracts office workers by day and a regular crowd in the evening, although everyone is made welcome. It's an old style pub with a friendly service and Sky Sport for the big matches. A restaurant menu is available seven days a week.Ìý
ADDRESS: 105 High Street, Orpington BR6 0LGÌý TEL: 01689 824 627Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 1.00pm-10.30pm. No disabled access.

michelin starred restaurant

FOOD

minimalist italian brasserie

Bendinat

A truly authentic Spanish restaurant with a spacious dining area, cosy bar and a patio for al fresco dining. The Tapas menu is excellent and the main menu is also superb; the house specialties are suckling pig and baby leg of lamb. They have a popular Sunday lunch menu but don't forget to try their tasty paellas.
ADDRESS: 8-12 Bromley Road, Beckenham BR3 5JEÌý TEL: 020 8663 1222Ìý OPEN: Mon-SatÌý12.00pm-3.00pm & 6.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.30pm-10.00pm. Disabled access and toilets.

rustic bar/ restaurant

Caligvlette Restaurant

This charming idiosyncratic restaurant stands out with murals and plants outside and an amazing collection of bric-a-brac inside. The food is largely Mediterranean (seafood and pastas) and very tasty. Every Thursday they have a fortune teller and on alternate Sundays a Frank Sinatra impersonator, or a pianist and opera singers entertain whilst you dine.
ADDRESS: 201-203 High Street, Bromley BR1 1NYÌý TEL: 020 8466 9200Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 10.30am-11.00pm. Disabled access.

Chapter One

Just two miles out of Bromley is the AA Restaurant of the year for 2004 – Chapter One. Chef Andy McLeish has achieved a Michelin star and 4AA rosettes for his modern European dishes, so there's no doubts about the excellence of the food. The price is also appealing: you can get a two course lunch for only £16.50.
ADDRESS: Farnborough Common, Locksbottom BR6 8NFÌý TEL: 01689 854 848Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-3.00pm & 6.30pm-9.00pm. Disabled access.

Ferraris Italian Brasserie

This is a minimalist Italian brassiere where modern art work hangs on the walls. You can come here for a quick pizza or pasta and a glass of wine, or you can linger over a three course meal.
ADDRESS: 39 East Street, Bromley BR1 1QQÌý TEL: 020 8464 8877Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

america themed cafe

La Rascasse

This rustic restaurant-come-bar is split in two with a bar area on one side and a dining room on the other. The walls are flanked with pine panelling and exposed brick work, whilst a terrace at the rear is perfect for a chilled glass of Chablis on a summer evening. The menu consists of all things extravagant, with oysters and champagne alongside seafood and a chargrill selection.
ADDRESS: 59-63 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AWÌý TEL: 020 8650 2291Ìý OPEN: Restaurant: Mon-Fri lunch 12.00pm-3.00pm, dinner 7.00pm-10.45pm; Sat 12.00pm-11.00pm; Sun 12.00pm-10.30pm. The bar serves food from midday. Disabled access.

Miso Noodle Bar

This simply decorated food bar, is a great stop off place for some steamed dumplings and soup noodles. Settle down at one of the plain wooden tables and tuck into the likes of Miso Choice (soup noodles with a combination of chicken beef, char sui, duck and prawn), or some prawn, chicken or vegetable dumplings.
ADDRESS: 10 East Street, Bromley BR1 1QXÌý TEL: 020 8460 4678Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 12.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access.

Over the Moon

Located next to Bromley South train station, Over the Moon is where to stop for your morning caffeine kick. The coffee is made from 100% freshly ground Arabica beans, whilst lunchtimes host a good selection of freshly baked French baguettes and toasted paninis.
ADDRESS: 1a High Street, Bromley BR1 1LFÌý TEL: 020 8313 1834Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 7.00am-4.00pm; Sun Closed. Limited disabled access.

Poppins Café Restaurant

Poppins is your typical local café...with a twist. The whole establishment and the waiting staff, have adopted an American theme: the menu serves up your regular breakfast and burger meals, but also hash browns, muffins and Sunday roasts. Lovely!
ADDRESS: 50-52 Walnut Centre, Orpington BR6 0TWÌý TEL: 01689 831 911Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 7.00am-7.00pm; Sun 9.30am-5.00pm. Disabled access.

commercial dance and club classics

Xian

Xian always busy and is said to be one of Gary Rhodes' favourite restaurants. Once you've tried their crispy duck and chilli beef, you'll keep coming back for more.Ìý
ADDRESS: 324, High Street, Orpington BR6 0NGÌý TEL: 01689 871 881Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat lunch 12.00pm-2.15pm; Sun-Thur dinner 6.00pm-11.15pm; Fri&Sat 6.00pm-11.45pm. Disabled access, but no disabled toilets.

Zizzi

Zizzi is a relatively minimalist restaurant chain, with wooden furniture and floors, leather chairs and an open kitchen with a wood-fired oven. The menu is pizza and pasta dominated, with a couple of Calzone to promote that authentic Italian feel. For sunny Bromley days, the front of the restaurant opens up onto a small terrace - you could almost be in Rome (honest!).
ADDRESS: 11-13 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RLÌý TEL: 020 8464 6663Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 12.00pm-11.30pm; Sun 12.00pm-11.00pm. Disabled access and toilet.

SOUNDS

Biba's Night Club

First impressions of Biba might evoke thoughts of ancient Greece, goddesses and handsome, rippled bodies. Unfortunately, these may be unattainable dreams in Bromley. What you do get is a good party atmosphere, a charged up crowd and some enticing drinks promotions.
ADDRESS: 29 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RYÌý TEL: 020 8464 0513Ìý OPEN: Fri&Sat 9.00pm-2.00am; Sun 9.00pm-12.00amÌý COST: £10. Please call for details of disabled facilities.

Bar Flux

This local hot spot has a capacity to fit 300 revellers under its roof, with DJ's playing the best in commercial dance and club classics. They also serve some of the best cocktails in Beckenham!
ADDRESS: 1 Southend Road, Beckenham BR3 1SDÌý TEL: 020 8650 6262Ìý OPEN: Thurs 5.00pm-1.00am; Fri 5.00pm-2.00am; Sat 12.00pm-2.00am; Sun 12.00pm-10.00pm.Ìý Please call for details of costs and disabled facilities.

Jazzmins

If you're looking for somewhere local to experience the sounds of the 70's, 80's and 90's, Jazzmins is probably your best bet. There are regular DJ spots, a hyped up crowd at the weekend and the opportunity to avoid an expensive cab journey back from central London.
ADDRESS: 6-8 Elmfield Road, Bromley BR1 1LRÌý TEL: 020 8464 0901Ìý Please call for details of costs and opening hours. Disabled access, but no toilets.

Langtry's

If you live anywhere in the close proximity of Beckenham you will, no doubt, already have had the Langtry's experience. If not, where have you been? On Friday the club plays R'n'B, Garage and House and on Saturdays it's a cutting edge history of club music.Ìý
ADDRESS: 2-4 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AZÌý TEL: 020 8650 1250Ìý OPEN: Fri&Sat 9.00pm-2.00amÌý COST: Members £5; Others £7. Please phone for details of disabled facilities.

once an underground town!

Pizza Express

Located in the heart of Beckenham, this restaurant is popular with many locals for it's popular Dinner Jazz evenings where you can see star musicians on Piano, Double Bass and Saxophone. Thanks to company founder Peter Boizot MBE - a big Jazz fan - Jazz has been on the menu at Pizza Express almost from the beginning. His early initiative has led to many of the world's top Jazz artists playing here.
ADDRESS: 189 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AHÌý TEL: 020 8650 0593Ìý OPEN: Dinner Jazz Wed 7:45pm-10:30pmÌý COST: Guests must book a dinner table. Disabled access and toilet.

top-quality productions

CINEMAS

Odeon Beckenham

ADDRESS: High Street, Beckenham BR3 1DYÌý TEL: 0871 22 44 007Ìý COST: please call for details. Disabled access to screens 3, 4 & 5.

former home of Charles Darwin

Odeon Bromley

ADDRESS: 242 High Street, Bromley BR1 1PQÌý TEL: 0871 22 44 007 COST: Please call for details. Disabled access to screens 2 and 3.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Bromley Museum

The Bromley Museum charts the history of the local area from a quarter of a million years ago: you can see objects and artefacts from prehistoric times to the present day. The museum is very family friendly, with a strong events programme throughout the year (call for details).
ADDRESS: The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington BR6 0HHÌý TEL: 01689 873 826Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.00am-5.00pm; Sun 1.00pm-5.00pmÌý COST: Free. Limited disabled access (ground floor only).

Chislehurst Caves

Discover over 20 miles of dark mysterious passageways, sitting just beyond the outskirts of London. Used as an ammunition store in the First World War, these chalk carved chasms became an underground town during the Second World War, housing up to 15,000 people! There are 45minute lamp-lit tours, during which you will take in the Druid Altar and Haunted Pool.
ADDRESS: Old Hill, Chislehurst BR7 5NBÌý TEL: 020 8467 3264Ìý OPEN: Wed-Sun tours 10.00am-4.00pm. Open every day during school holidays including half terms (except Christmas & New Year)Ìý COST: Adults £4.00; Children and Senior Citizens £2.00. Parties (20 or more): Adults £3.20; Children and Senior Citizens £1.60.

The Churchill Theatre

The Churchill Theatre is renowned for presenting a wide range of top quality productions, many of which première here before West End runs or national tours. The theatre also has a fantastic education department, which runs workshops for all ages.
ADDRESS: Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HAÌý TEL: Ticket sales 0870 0606620 (booking fee); Contact 020 8464 7131Ìý OPEN: Call for detailsÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and toilet.

Crofton Roman Villa

The Crofton Roman Villa was inhabited from approximately 140AD to 400AD and stood at the centre of a farming estate, which is estimated to have covered approximately 500 acres. The remains of ten rooms are still on show to the public today, two of which contain the remains of the 'opus signinum' floors. There is also evidence of original tiled flooring and the under-floor central heating system which would have existed at the time of inhabitation. There are special activities for children, including mosaic making and dressing up as Romans. Special events occur throughout the year: please call for details.
ADDRESS: Crofton Road, Orpington BR6 8AFÌý TEL: 020 8460 1442Ìý OPEN: Apr-Oct: Wed&Fri 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm; Sun 2.00pm-5.00pm. Bank Hols 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pmÌý COST: Adult 80p; Children and Concs 50p. Disabled access.

Down House

This was the home of Charles Darwin for over 40 years. You can see where Darwin worked and absorb the calm and peaceful atmosphere that so inspired him. The gardens and grounds are also open to the public, including the greenhouse where Darwin carried out some of his experiments.
ADDRESS: Luxted Road, Downe BR6 7JTÌý TEL: 01689 859 119Ìý OPEN: Feb-Apr Wed-Sun 10.00am-4.00pm; Apr-Sept 10.00am-5.00pm; Oct 10.00am-5.00pm; Nov & Dec 10.00am-4.00pm; Jan ClosedÌý COST: Adults £6.60; Concs. £5.00; Children (5-16) £3.30. Disabled access and toilets.

Helen O'Grady Children’s Drama Academy

The Children's Drama Academy offers a self development drama programme for children aged 5-17 years. The programme encompasses a huge range of drama activities aimed at increasing confidence, self esteem and verbal skills.
ADDRESS: Beckenham Methodist Church, Bromley Road, Beckenham BR3Ìý TEL: 020 8662 0962Ìý OPEN: Mon 4.00pm-7.00pm; Fri 4.15pm-6.15pmÌý COST: £71.50 for 13 week term. Disabled access.

Orpington Rep

Established 60 years ago, the Rep performs three productions a year with a diverse range of members and performers. Whether you want to appear on stage, try your hand at costume design or create the perfect backdrop, this is where to get a taste of theatre life.
ADDRESS: The Chelfsfield Methodist Church Hall, Windsor Drive, Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 6HQÌý TEL: 01689 821 204/ 01689 600 827Ìý OPEN: Mon&Wed 8.00pmÌý COST: £15 one year membership. Disabled access and toilet.

Ripley Arts Centre

Ripley Arts Centre has monthly changing art exhibitions, regular concerts, practical art workshops and educational courses. There are rooms for hire for arts activities, business conferences, meetings and workshops. Bromley Arts Council, which owns and is based at the centre, was formed in 1965 to maintain, improve and develop the arts in Bromley. If you are looking for a diary of events, guidance on where to get started in the arts or how to fund a project, this is the place to come.
ADDRESS: Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley BR1 2PXÌý TEL: 020 8464 5816. Disabled access and toilets.

OUTDOORS

Beckenham Green

Beckenham Green is not necessarily an ideal place to chill out on a summers day, butÌý it is a hot-spot for wedding photos and lunch breaks.
ADDRESS: Beckenham Green, Beckenham BR3Ìý TEL: 020 8464 3333.

Church House Gardens and Library Gardens

These formal gardens are at their most spectacular in the spring and autumn when the formal flowerbeds, shrubs and trees are awash with colour. There's a paddling pool for the children to enjoy in the summer months and in 2004 a new playground with disabled access opened. There's a lake here with a concert platform, and the park offers stunning views over Bromley.
ADDRESS: Church Road, Bromley BR1Ìý TEL: 020 8313 4471Ìý OPEN: Dawn–Dusk.

Croydon Road Recreation Ground

This is a friendly family park and a great place to walk the dog. There's a football pitch, bowling green, tennis court, ballpark, playground and paddling pool. If all that exercise wears you out, then you can relax with a coffee at the café and watch the clouds go by.
ADDRESS: Croydon Road, Beckenham BR3Ìý TEL: 020 8313-4471Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Crystal Palace Park

The 200 acre park dates back to the Great Exhibition and you can still see the remains of the old palace here. It's perfect for walks, jogging, children's activities and the world's first dinosaur park, originally built in 1851! The park has recently undergone major rebuilding and landscaping work, bringing it back to its former Victorian splendour.
ADDRESS: Thicket Road, Penge SE20 8DTÌý TEL: 020 8778 9496Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Jubilee Country Park

The park covers a mixture of woodland, meadows, hedges and scrub. It is an important wildlife link with nearby areas of countryside such as Petts Wood and Scadbury Park and as such was declared a local nature reserve in 1996. An active friends group was set up last year to help with the conservation work; people interested in joining the group can call for details.
ADDRESS: Blackbrook Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington BR1Ìý TEL: 01689 862 815Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Kelsey Park

This beautiful arts and crafts park is an old manor ground and was given to the local people in 1913: highly ornamental with a lake in the middle, it is home to an array of wildlife, including badgers, foxes, geese and swans, whilst there is also a small aviary and rose garden. If you're looking for somewhere to take the kids, an escape or purely somewhere to relax, this is the perfect place to visit. There is also a kids' play area, tennis courts and a mini golf centre. There's a café on site and on street parking is available all around Kelsey Park.
ADDRESS: Kelsey Park Road, Manor Way, Beckenham BR3Ìý TEL: 020 8313 4471Ìý Open: Dawn-Dusk.

Priory Gardens

Priory Gardens is the old priory grounds: the original building still stands, but is now the Orpington library and museum. The gardens have an arts and crafts influence with a walled garden and a lake, which is the source of the river Cray. It's home to local wildlife and birds and there's an active friends group who assist with maintenance of the gardens.
ADDRESS: High Street Orpington, Orpington BR1 TEL: 020 8313 4471Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

Queens Gardens

Small but perfectly formed, this highly ornamental park has recently been awarded a green flag. It's one of only a few parks that is right in the centre of a town and people flock here for the peace and quiet it provides. Every year there's a changing horticultural display and a café overlooks it. A jazz festival and garden show is held here every year.
ADDRESS: Behind the Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley BR1Ìý TEL: 020 8313 4471Ìý OPEN: Dawn-Dusk.

SPORT

Adventure Kingdom

Looking for somewhere really fun to take the children to play? Adventure Kingdom is a children's soft play centre packed with ball ponds, slides, swing-bags and scramble nets. The centre caters for children up to the age of 11, although height restrictions may apply. Facilities include a cafeteria, baby changing facilities and a designated party area.
ADDRESS: Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UHÌý TEL: 020 8290 1998Ìý OPEN: Mon-Sun 10.00am-7.00pmÌý COST: Under 4's £3.30; Over 4's £3.90.

Bromley Football Club

Founded in 1892, Bromley Football Club have since won the Kent Senior Cup four times, the Kent Amateur Cup 12 times and the London Senior Cup on three occasions.
ADDRESS: Hayes Lane, Bromley BR2 9EFÌý TEL: 020 8460 5291Ìý OPEN: Please call for detailsÌý COST: Adults £8.00; Concs. £4.00; Children under 12 accompanied by an adult £2.00. Disabled access.

Bromley Rugby Football Club

The local RFC offering senior and youth league games with a bit of a social bend on the side.
ADDRESS: Barnet Wood Road, Hayes, Kent BR2 7AAÌý TEL: 020 8462 3430. Please call for details of membership fees and disabled facilities.

Darrick Wood Pool

Darrick Wood Pool is home to public swimming sessions, Mon-Thurs evenings, Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Whilst there is also a Tumblewood soft play centre and a full range of adult and junior swimming lessons.
ADDRESS: Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8EWÌý TEL: 01689 857 021Ìý OPEN: Many different sessions and times available - please call for detailsÌý COST: Members £2.30; Non-members £3.30. Disabled access, changing rooms and toilet.

Darrick Wood School Sports Centre

Darrick Wood School Sports Centre offers a diverse range of casual sessions including aerobics, badminton, fencing, and trampolining. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium and a fully equipped fitness suite.
ADDRESS: Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8ERÌý TEL: 01689 860 522Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 4.30pm-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 9.00am-6.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access.

Norman Park Athletics Track

The Norman Park Athletics Track boasts a six lane all-weather track and facilities for field events, as well as playing host to the Blackheath and Bromley Harriers athletics club. Norman Park Track Management Ltd run a weekly session for under 11's each Wednesday (4.15pm - 5.30pm) from mid April to mid October each year.
ADDRESS: Norman Park Athletics Track, Hayes Lane, Bromley BR2 9EFÌý TEL: 020 8462 5134Ìý OPEN: Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm; Tues-Thur 12.00pm-9.00pm; Sat 10.00am-1.00pm; Sun 9.00am-1.00pm; Enquiries Tues-Thur 12.00pm-9.00pmÌý COST: Adult £2.50; Child (under 18) £1.80. Please call for details of disabled facilities.

The Pavilion Leisure Centre

The Pavilion consists of a leisure pool with flumes, wave machine and bubble loungers, poolside bistro, crèche, bar, five squash courts, two meeting rooms available for hire, a multi-purpose sports hall and a performance hall offering a selection of different fitness classes.
ADDRESS: Kentish Way, Bromley BR1 3EFÌý TEL: 020 8313 9911Ìý OPEN: Mon-Fri 6.30am-11.00pm; Sat-Sun 8.00am-11.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and toilet.

The Spa at Beckenham

Expect a real treat at this local centre with an air-conditioned, fully equipped gym, Space Zone, a three storey soft play centre for children, two pools, a multi-use sports hall, squash courts and studios, and for those who wish to escape the exercise there's a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
ADDRESS: 24 Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 4PSÌý TEL: 020 8658 3636Ìý OPEN: Mon 6.30am-11.00pm (Swimming until 5.45pm); Tues-Fri 6.30am-11pm (Swimming until 10pm); Sat-Sun 8.00am-9.00pm (Swimming until 8.45)Ìý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access and toilet.

The Walnuts Leisure Centre

This large multi-purpose complex consists of a main pool, teaching pool, two sports halls, five squash courts, dance studio, crèche and a café.
ADDRESS: Lych Gate Road, Orpington BR6 0TJÌý TEL: 01689 870533Ìý OPEN: Mon-Thurs 6.30am-10.30pm; Fri 6.30am-9.00pm; Sat-Sun 8.00am-9.00pmÌý COST: Please call for details. Disabled access, toilets and changing rooms.

COUNCILS

Bromley Council

ADDRESS: Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UHÌý TEL: 020 8464 3333.