Bexley is located to the west of Dartford, where Kent meets Greater London, and so visitors really can make the best of both worlds. It's ideally placed for sightseeing and shopping trips to the capital and for excursions into the heart of the Kent countryside. The name Bexley means a "clearing in a box wood" and, in the 1800s, this now largely urban area was covered by open farmland with scattered tiny settlements. The original Bexley village dates back to the 5th Century at least. It began to grow with the arrival of the railway in 1866, and development continued throughout the next century. Some of the older buildings - the almshouses, St Mary's Church and the 18th Century Grade II-listed High Street House - can still be seen today. However, Bexley's biggest historical attraction is Hall Place, a splendid Grade I-listed 16th Century Tudor manor house offering free admission to its rooms and exhibitions. It's set in glorious, award-winning gardens, also open to the public. Another fascinating destination is the Gothic Bath House, a cold-plunge bathing facility built beside the River Cray in or around 1766. Situated in a private garden, it may be viewed by appointment with the landowner.
Attraction
Danson House
Hall Place and Gardens
Classes
Yoga - Tracy Hunt BWY Dip, ITEC
Doctor
Dr Arora R P
Dr Sykes & Partners
Hurst Place Surgery
Thanet Road Surgery
Health and Fitness Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Coach & Horses
Millers Arms
Old Wick
Railway Tavern
Solicitor
Taxi
Bexley Mini Bus Hire
Home James
Sports Clubs
Bexley Lawn Tennis, squash & Racketball Club (Tennis)
Burnt Ash (Bexley) (Men's Hockey)
Burnt Ash (Bexley) (Women's Hockey)
Dartfordians CC (Cricket)
Woolwich CC (Cycling)
Shops
Places to Stay near Bexley
Bexleyheath Marriott (0.52 miles)
Classic service and flexibility combine for an outstanding experience at the Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel. Located close to Junction 2 of the M25 and easily accessible to London, Greenwich, the O2 Arena and Bluewater, Europe’s largest ... More | visit website
Holiday Inn London Bexley (1.11 miles)
You are assured of a warm welcome at the Holiday Inn London Bexley, a modern hotel based around a traditional 1930’s red-brick pub building. We are situated in the centre of Bexley and offer parking ... More | visit website
Abbey Wood Short Stay (2.22 miles)
EOT 2 star rating house situated in Abbey wood, 17 minutes into London by train, 8 minutes into Greenwich for Canary Wharf. Abbey wood station, 7 min walk. Our Digital ... More
Rowhill Grange Hotel & Spa (3.51 miles)
This deluxe hotel is 5 minutes away from the M25/M20. It is just 10 minutes from Ebbsfleet International and Bluewater – Europe’s largest shopping centre. London is 30 minutes away. Winner of ... More
Comfort Zone @ Vista River View Serviced Apartments (4.04 miles)
Why use Comfort Zone Apartments Ltd?You won't want to use a hotel ever again once you've stayed in a luxurious Self-Catering Serviced Apartment from Comfort Zone.Comfort Zone specialise in letting ... More
Premier Inn Rainham (4.37 miles)
London Docklands Apartments (4.44 miles)
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Set on the banks of the Thames, this stunning 'wow factor' development commands superb views over the river and City. Ideal for accessing the 02 Arena, ExCel ... More
Royal Hotel (4.54 miles)
A short distance from the M25, Brands Hatch and both Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres, this hotel boasts a superb riverside location, with terraces overlooking the Thames. The Royal Hotel is situated ... More
Campanile Hotel Dartford (4.64 miles)
Equipped to welcome you all year round, this hotel close to the M25 Dartford Tunnel offers smart, non-smoking and well-equipped en suite bedrooms.
The Campanile’s services extend from bedrooms and conference rooms ... More
Crown Inn (4.79 miles)
The newly refurbished Crown Inn has 7 brand new en-suite bedrooms, a bar and restaurant with a'la carte menu. The Crown overlooks beautiful Chislehurst Common. If you enjoy walking, then Chislehurst is on one of the ... More | visit website
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