Bexley, Old

Settlement in Kent

England

Bexley, Old

London Loop footpath climbing A2 embankment The footpath uses the A2 bridge to cross the railway line.
London Loop footpath climbing A2 embankment Credit: David Martin

Bexley is a small town located in the London Borough of Bexley, in the historic county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 13 miles southeast of central London, Bexley is a suburban area known for its picturesque surroundings and strong sense of community.

The town is rich in history, with origins dating back to the Roman era. Bexley Old Village, also known as Old Bexley, is a charming part of the town that features a number of well-preserved historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Georgian-style Old Bexley Rectory.

Bexley is renowned for its green spaces and parks, providing residents and visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Danson Park is a popular destination in the area, offering an expansive lake, beautiful gardens, and a variety of recreational facilities such as a boating lake, tennis courts, and a children's play area.

The town also boasts excellent transport links, making it an ideal place for commuters. Bexley railway station provides frequent services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street, while numerous bus routes connect the town to neighboring areas.

Bexley offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, catering to the needs of its residents. The town is also home to several well-regarded schools, making it an attractive location for families.

Overall, Bexley, Old, Kent is a charming and well-connected town with a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community.

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Bexley, Old Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.441885/0.145648 or Grid Reference TQ4973. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

London Loop footpath climbing A2 embankment The footpath uses the A2 bridge to cross the railway line.
London Loop footpath climbing A2 embankment
The footpath uses the A2 bridge to cross the railway line.
Path beside the railway at Braeburn Park Nature reserve south of the Dartford Loop Line.
Path beside the railway at Braeburn Park
Nature reserve south of the Dartford Loop Line.
River Cray at Hall Place
River Cray at Hall Place
Footpath in Braeburn Park
Footpath in Braeburn Park
Houses on Watling Street, Bexleyheath
Houses on Watling Street, Bexleyheath
Park Grove Bexleyheath Off Watling Street.
Park Grove Bexleyheath
Off Watling Street.
Miniature railway at Hall Place The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This is the station.
Miniature railway at Hall Place
The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This is the station.
Miniature railway at Hall Place The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This is the station.
Miniature railway at Hall Place
The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This is the station.
Miniature railway at Hall Place The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022.
Miniature railway at Hall Place
The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022.
Miniature railway at Hall Place The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This photograph gives some idea of the size of the layout.
Miniature railway at Hall Place
The Welling & District Model Engineering Society moved their layout from their previous location at Falconwood to Hall Place & Gardens in 2022. This photograph gives some idea of the size of the layout.
River Cray at Hall Place The River Cray is a very clean chalk stream with natural banks for much of its length. It is followed throughout its course in Bexley by the Cray Riverway. This view looks upriver at Hall Place.
River Cray at Hall Place
The River Cray is a very clean chalk stream with natural banks for much of its length. It is followed throughout its course in Bexley by the Cray Riverway. This view looks upriver at Hall Place.
River Cray near Hall Place, Sidcup, Kent Here the River Cray runs through pleasant open fields.  The path alongside forms part of the London Loop.
River Cray near Hall Place, Sidcup, Kent
Here the River Cray runs through pleasant open fields. The path alongside forms part of the London Loop.
Coal Tax Post (Nail Number 209 - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rhaworth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/coalwine/postlist.htm#kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rhaworth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/coalwine/postlist.htm#kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) at the point where Old Bexley Lane, Dartford becomes Dartford Road, Old Bexley and still standing on the Greater London / Kent boundary as it did in 1861.
Coal Tax Post
(Nail Number 209 - LinkExternal link ) at the point where Old Bexley Lane, Dartford becomes Dartford Road, Old Bexley and still standing on the Greater London / Kent boundary as it did in 1861.
1930s Apartment Block, Hill Crescent, Bexley Deserving of listed status is this almost perfectly preserved example of 1930s architecture, with its flat roof and curved corner windows.  Even the original metal window frames are still in position.  It is an architectural gem.
1930s Apartment Block, Hill Crescent, Bexley
Deserving of listed status is this almost perfectly preserved example of 1930s architecture, with its flat roof and curved corner windows. Even the original metal window frames are still in position. It is an architectural gem.
Hall Place
Hall Place
Hall Place and Rose Garden Hall Place as seen from the rose garden.
Hall Place and Rose Garden
Hall Place as seen from the rose garden.
Model Vegetable Gardens at Hall Place Model gardens in the nursery area to the east of the house of Hall Place.
Model Vegetable Gardens at Hall Place
Model gardens in the nursery area to the east of the house of Hall Place.
Roadside blossom trees
Roadside blossom trees
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Bexley, Old is located at Grid Ref: TQ4973 (Lat: 51.441885, Lng: 0.145648)

Unitary Authority: Bexley

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.441885,0.145648
Bexley
Is In: Bexley, UK
Place: suburb
Wikidata: Q146416
Wikipedia: en:Bexley
Lat/Long: 51.4416793/0.150488
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.4416898/0.1504913
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.4455492/0.1430923
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4418562/0.1436683
Post Box
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: penfold
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DA5 67
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Wikidata: Q26641685
Lat/Long: 51.4428508/0.1435208
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4414931/0.149201
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 11:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DA5 217
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.4413735/0.14794
Bus Stop
Bexley Station
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: D
Naptan AtcoCode: 490001024D
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley
Naptan Indicator: D
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4417388/0.1471893
Bus Stop
Bexley Station
Bus: yes
Local Ref: E
Naptan AtcoCode: 490001024E
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley
Naptan Indicator: E
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4414756/0.147637
Bus Stop
Bexley Library
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: F
Naptan AtcoCode: 490003984F
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley Library
Naptan Indicator: F
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 54354
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4424064/0.1507734
Bus Stop
Bexley Library
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: G
Naptan AtcoCode: 490003984G
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley Library
Naptan Indicator: G
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 75197
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4423564/0.1509182
Bus Stop
Bexley War Memorial
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: B
Naptan AtcoCode: 490003988B
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley War Memorial
Naptan Indicator: B
Naptan Street: PARKHILL ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 49751
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Lat/Long: 51.4420911/0.144873
Bus Stop
Bexley War Memorial
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: C
Naptan AtcoCode: 490003988E
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bexley War Memorial
Naptan Indicator: C
Naptan Street: HURST ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 74151
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4415818/0.1459759
Bus Stop
Cross Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: G
Naptan AtcoCode: 490005810E
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Cross Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop G
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 72667
Shelter: no
Source Ref: naptan
Lat/Long: 51.4432159/0.1407725
Bus Stop
Cross Lane
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: H
Naptan AtcoCode: 490005810W
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Cross Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop H
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 47423
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Lat/Long: 51.4432928/0.1398724
Bus Stop
Parkhurst Road
Bus: yes
Local Ref: A
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010778A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Parkhurst Road
Naptan Indicator: A
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 77708
Source Ref: naptan
Lat/Long: 51.4428731/0.1431774
Bus Stop
Parkwood Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010851E
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Parkwood Road Hurst Road
Naptan Street: HURST ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4408864/0.1425347
Bus Stop
Woodstock Close
Naptan AtcoCode: 490014905W
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Woodstock Close
Naptan Street: HURST ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.4402625/0.139462
Barrier: kissing_gate
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 51.4381957/0.1434692
Bexley
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4405254/0.1489478
War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Source: Bing;photograph
Wikidata: Q81092079
Lat/Long: 51.4417396/0.1460041
Telephone
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2022-05-05
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Lat/Long: 51.4411934/0.1484734
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.4411635/0.151096
Clock
Display: analog
Note: On roof of Freemantle Hall
Lat/Long: 51.4417266/0.1496506
Man Made: surveillance
Source: photograph
Surveillance: public
Lat/Long: 51.441732/0.1501621
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4413129/0.1507248
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4413353/0.1507862
Man Made: surveillance
Source: photograph
Surveillance: public
Lat/Long: 51.4416213/0.150468
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4421822/0.1507568
Bexley Tyres
Note: Approximate location
Shop: tyres
Source: photograph
Lat/Long: 51.441722/0.1511379
Dress Agency
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 51.4418485/0.1509274
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Source: photograph
Lat/Long: 51.4421266/0.1509519
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Source: photograph
Lat/Long: 51.4421311/0.1509341
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Lat/Long: 51.4421753/0.150905
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DA5 403
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.441503/0.1493661
Bexley
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Ref: 1
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4397782/0.1461996
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 51.4403376/0.1478353
London LOOP
Hiking: yes
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4413181/0.1486825
Bexley
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100BEXLEY
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bxy/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: Southeastern
Operator Website: https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/more-travel-help/station-information/stations/bexley
Operator Wikidata: Q1696490
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: BXY
Source: NPE
Source Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_London_railway_stations
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Train: yes
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Only the near platform (to Crayford) is accessible
Wikidata: Q2346075
Wikipedia: en:Bexley railway station
Lat/Long: 51.4402375/0.1479494
Pub
Black Horse
Real Ale: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4448308/0.1499556
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4386235/0.1446944
Barrier: entrance
Lat/Long: 51.4387387/0.1446497
Bexley Library
Bus: yes
Network: London Buses
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 51.4423711/0.1508437
Bexley Library
Bus: yes
Network: London Buses
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 51.4423906/0.1508536
Access: private
Barrier: entrance
Entrance: gate
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 51.4395702/0.1462663
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.4386341/0.1446797
Bexley
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Ref: 2
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4403547/0.1483462
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4417286/0.1495621
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.4417539/0.1497437
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4420315/0.1485729
Bexley Village Scrap Metals
Industrial: scrap_yard
Landuse: industrial
Lat/Long: 51.4416578/0.1486628
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 51.4419383/0.1488941
Post Office
Bexley Post Office
Addr City: Bexley
Addr Housenumber: 26
Addr Postcode: DA5 1AD
Addr Street: Bexley High Street
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Ref Pol Id: 148979
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1740148/bexley
Lat/Long: 51.441346/0.1477884
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.4407642/0.1518881
Bexley Complementary Health Clinic
Healthcare: alternative
Lat/Long: 51.443394/0.151919
Crossing
Lat/Long: 51.4409754/0.1512716
Crossing
Lat/Long: 51.4408119/0.1519182
Crossing
Lat/Long: 51.4406758/0.1525174
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 51.4407933/0.1523032
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.4409897/0.1512933
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.4412991/0.15088
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.4412164/0.1501508
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.4413272/0.1500558
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4385986/0.1448763
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4434083/0.1519041
Pilates Body Studio
Addr Housenumber: 88
Addr Street: Bexley High Street
Leisure: fitness_centre
Lat/Long: 51.4410033/0.1511022
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG171622
Lat/Long: 51.4413203/0.1507309
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG171624
Lat/Long: 51.4413263/0.1481416
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG171620
Lat/Long: 51.4416076/0.1473217
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG180616
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 51.4426606/0.1483475
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG182151
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4426615/0.1513658
Post Box
Post Box Type: meter
Lat/Long: 51.4421723/0.1509364
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.4395926/0.1461147
Bexley Express
Check Date: 2023-05-04
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.4414404/0.1494062
Phone
Emergency: phone
Note: Help point with emergency and information buttons
Operator: Southeastern
Lat/Long: 51.4402742/0.1478146
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: Survey 2023-05-29
Lat/Long: 51.4408663/0.1475315
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: interpolation
Lat/Long: 51.4408818/0.1474827
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: Survey 2023-05-29
Lat/Long: 51.4408926/0.1474486
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: interpolation
Lat/Long: 51.4409212/0.1473984
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: interpolation
Lat/Long: 51.4409427/0.1474517
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: interpolation
Lat/Long: 51.440978/0.1474805
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Street: Oxford Mews
Entrance: home
Source Addr Housenumber: Survey 2023-05-29
Lat/Long: 51.4410006/0.147499
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.4413746/0.1502653
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.4413608/0.1502813
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.4413485/0.1502945
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.441334/0.1503084
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