Location: Beckenham
Top Things to do in Beckenham
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Beckenham, England
Beckenham is a post town and district of London in the London Borough of Bromley, England. It borders Beckenham Place Park and Bellingham in the London Borough of Lewisham (to the north) and is centred 8.4 miles (13.5 km) south east of Charing Cross. Until the coming of the railway in 1857, Beckenham was a small village, with most of its land being rural and private parkland. A family of entrepreneurs began the building of villas which led to a rapid increase in population, between 1850 and 1900, from 2,000 to 26,000. Housing and population growth has continued at a lesser pace since 1900.
Restaurants in Beckenham
1. The Runner's Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Before you compete on your next marathon, stop in at this specialty store just for runners.
Reviewed By X9429QQjackies - London, United Kingdom
It’s the second time I’ve been here to get my running shoes and the second time I’ve come away in the knowledge that I was looked after and given expert advice and the best shoes to suit me. Have been to other shops with their running machines, to check my gait etc and had the sales pitches of staff that weren’t actually runners, & had to take the shoes back as were too small and not comfortable. I totally recommend The Runners Shop. The man who served me(unfortunately, I didn’t ask his name) had experience, is a well seasoned marathon runner and checked my gait without the use of a machine. He was also wonderfully friendly, even after selling me the shoes �. I won’t waste my time with others again. I’LL BE BACK!!
2. Kelsey Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By JenniH16 - Beckenham, United Kingdom
This gorgeous park caters for all tastes and all age groups. It has a nice big enclosed children’s playground with all the traditional things like swings, slides and climbing apparatus but there’s much more. There are lakes with ducks, geese and swans to name a few birds, but there are also squirrels aplenty. Some of them will even come right up to you if you have some bread to offer. Taking a walk through Kelsey Park, particularly in bright sunny weather is pure joy, and it costs nothing unless you visit the cafe or ice cream van! Toilets are also available.
3. The Jolly Woodman
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By L513GYheatherg - Greater London, United Kingdom
Fantastic service from the server who went out of his way to bring us drinks and food. We had some very nice and very big plates of ploughmans from their sister pub The Chancery. With a seat outside in the sun in their garden area we had a lovely time.
4. St George's Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Disgruntled1108 - London, United Kingdom
Whilst waiting for a restaurant reservation I had the chance to sit in the church grounds and just think. Whilst there is a lot of traffic around, the grounds were peaceful and a nice spot to sit rather than rush through to either car park or high street.
5. Gallery Seventeen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Gallery Seventeen has evolved into a comprehensive art centre near Beckenham Junction. Not only is there a wide range of local and international art, ceramics designed & made on the premises and a picture framing workshop, you can also realise your artistic talents learning to paint, or making ceramics in the teaching studio. We have over 17 years of experience to call on and we will be pleased to talk with you on any aspect of our art or framing services. We offer a bespoke framing service with expert and creative input, individual advice, available to conservation standards. We have an on site teaching studio that offers weekly ceramics, drawing and watercolour classes. We hold classes daytime and evenings, plus ceramic weekend courses. All classes are suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced artist.
6. Croydon Road Recreation Ground
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By marzenamccarthy - Beckenham, United Kingdom
Lovely local park with a fenced playground for the kids. Splash pool available in hot weather. A lot of green open space and tennis courts. Great for kids to run around and ride the bikes/scooters.
7. Beckenham Place
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Stroller269
Love this park as it feels like spending a day in the countryside. Ancient woodlands , wild swimming lake , ancient pond , river ravensbourne & huge open fields make this park special in London. Great children’s play area too. Fine cafe in stable block & stunning Georgian mansion.
8. The George Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 23 reviews
