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Coppers

Coppers

Coppers is a beautiful restaurant in an old police station. The food here is lovely and the afternoon tea with prosecco is a real treat!

Kelsey House

Kelsey House

One of my favourite spots in Beckenham! A bar and restaurant with rustic, trendy interiors.

Love 'A' Slice

Love 'A' Slice

Cheesecakes, cream cakes and milkshakes - heaven for those with a sweet tooth!

Kelsey Park

Kelsey Park

Although not the biggest park around, Kelsey Park is a peaceful, leafy spot with a large pond and a cafe. A great place to bring the kids, where they can run around the playground.

Deli Nene

Deli Nene

If you're looking for a tasty white hot chocolate whilst you get lost in a good book, a £5 English breakfast to cure your ills from the night before, a place to take the kids whilst you catch up with friends and loved ones, or a great daytime into nighttime date location, then Deli Nene is the place to go.

Sapore Vero

Sapore Vero

Lovely little Italian restaurant with wood fire cooked pizzas! Also accept Tastecards in the week, which is a great bargain!

Mr Simms

Mr Simms

Old fashioned sweets and American candy in abundance!

Fee & Brown

Fee & Brown

There is truly only one place to go in Beckenham. That's Fee & Brown for coffee, coffee, coffee!

Southey Brewery

Southey Brewery

Great local SE20 craft beer

Alexandra Nurseries

Alexandra Nurseries

Fantastic independent café, home and garden centre.

South Norwood Country Park

South Norwood Country Park

Like having the countryside on your doorstep, it is a great place for a bike ride or a dog walk.

The Shop Revolution Marketplace

The Shop Revolution Marketplace

The Shop Revolution Marketplace host lots of unique events like poetry and craft nights, with all the items they sell produced by independent designers and jewellery makers. This picture was taken at a Miss Victoria's Floral Emporium flower arranging workshop.

Fennies Nurseries

Fennies Nurseries

A leading children's day nursery for little explorers (3mths) to inventors (5yrs). Launch your child's learning journey today!

Bridge House Theatre

Bridge House Theatre

West End-quality performances at outer London prices.

Brown & Green Cafe

Brown & Green Cafe

This charming cafe sells delicious cakes and fried breakfasts. It's a great spot to visit on a lazy Sunday afternoon or after a jog around Mayow Park!

Why not explore the nearby areas of Elmers End, Lower Sydenham, Shortlands, Sydenham, Bromley, Downham, West Wickham, Crystal Palace, Upper Sydenham and Shirley Oaks

"St George's Church on Beckenham's High Street is reported to have the oldest lychgate in England dating from the 13th century. A lychgate is a timber framed arch found at the entrance to many churchyards."

There are some great new developments springing up in Beckenham

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Crease Park is a fantastic local, green open space in Beckenham...

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Beckenham has many handsome period homes that are perfect for families

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What locals say about Beckenham

  1. It is a calm, prestigious place to work and live.

  2. After coming to terms with the fact that I could only afford a parking space in Zone 1, I soon realised that Beckenham offered the best of both worlds. Easy access to Victoria, London Bridge, Dulwich, Croydon & Gatwick amongst others, along with the open spaces and decent house sizes of the suburbs.

  3. Beckenham is far enough out of London to have a lovely, village (or small town!) community feel. There are great green spaces - Kelsey Park, Croydon Recreation Ground, Beckenham Place Park and more - which make this a family-friendly place to live.

  4. I love Beckenham because of the schools and proximity to London.

  5. The cycle routes from Cator Park along the river (Waterlink Way) to Greenwich (45 mins,) London Bridge (60mins), Canary Wharf, Greenwich and beyond. Beautiful quiet routes.

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About Beckenham

Beckenham is an attractive South-East London town near Bromley known for its thriving winding high street. The town is 8.4 miles (13.5 km) south-east of Charing Cross. With multiple train stations, Tramlink stops, and several TfL buses, Beckenham has great transport links. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs, a theatre, sports clubs and leisure centres, and a number of parks - the largest of which is the recently restored Beckenham Place Park. All this and the many schools in the area have made Beckenham especially popular with young couples and families.

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Elmers End area guide
Lower Sydenham area guide
Shortlands area guide
Sydenham area guide
Bromley area guide
Downham area guide
West Wickham area guide
Crystal Palace area guide
Upper Sydenham area guide
Shirley Oaks area guide
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