Danson Park, London

Name: Danson Park
Address: Danson Mead, London, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom

#998 among attractions in London

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Danson Park is a public park in the London Borough of Bexley, South East London, located between Welling and Bexleyheath. At 75 hectares, it is the second largest public park in the borough, and the most used by the community. Opened in 1925, it is often considered the finest green open space in the borough, and is Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The park also gives its name to the electoral ward that covers the park and the surrounding area. The park is located at grid reference TQ472752. The southern boundary of both the park and the ward is delineated by Rochester Way, the A2 road. ()

Opened: 1925 (99 years ago)Elevation: 128 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°27'18"N, 0°7'2"E

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Danson MeadBexley (Danson Park)London DA6 8HL United Kingdom

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Danson Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red House, Lamorbey Park, Danson House, Shoulder of Mutton Green.

0.6 miE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Red House, London
15 min walk • Red House is a significant Arts and Crafts building located in Bexleyheath, south-east London, England. Co-designed in 1859 by the architect Philip Webb and the designer William Morris, it was created to serve as a family home for Morris.
1.2 miS
Park
Lamorbey Park, London
32 min walk • Lamorbey Park is a 57 hectare park in Lamorbey, in the London Borough of Bexley, set around a Grade II listed mansion, Lamorbey House.
~540 ftNE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Danson House, London
3 min walk • Danson House is a Palladian mansion and a Grade I listed building at the centre of Danson Park, in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley, south-east London.
1.3 miNW
Park
Shoulder of Mutton Green, London
34 min walk • Shoulder of Mutton Green is a public open space in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. It lies between Wickham Street and Bellegrove Road, which is part of the old London to Dover Road. It owes its unusual name to its triangular shape.
1 miE
Locality
Bexleyheath, London
27 min walk • Bexleyheath is a town in south-east London, England, located in the historic county of Kent. It had a population of 31,929 as at 2011. Bexleyheath is located 12 miles south-east of Charing Cross, and forms part of the London Borough of Bexley. It is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in London.
0.6 miNW
Town, Area
Welling, London
16 min walk • Welling is an area of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bexley and the boundaries of the historic county of Kent. It is 1.5 miles west of Bexleyheath, 4 miles south east of Woolwich and 10.5 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross, the traditional centre of London.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Blendon, Dartford
13 min walk • Blendon is an area of South East London within the London Borough of Bexley, located between Bexleyheath and Sidcup.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Falconwood, Dartford
26 min walk • Falconwood is an area of south east London within both the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. It is north east of Eltham and south west of Welling.
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Crook Log, London
11 min walk • Crook Log is a locality around Watling Street within the London Borough of Bexley. It lies at the western edge of Bexleyheath along the boundary with Welling. All three places merge with no clear separation points.
~1900 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Park View Road, London
10 min walk • Park View Road is home to Conference National South semi-professional football club Welling United, and was the ground of their predecessors Bexley United. Welling have played there since 1977. It is also the home of Erith & Belvedere who have been ground sharing since the 1999 season.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Danson Park?

Nearby attractions include Danson House, London (3 min walk), Crook Log, London (11 min walk), Blendon, Dartford (13 min walk), Red House, London (15 min walk).

How to get to Danson Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Danson Park:

Bus

The Grove • Lines: B14 (8 min walk)
Danson Park • Lines: B14 (7 min walk)

Train

Bexleyheath (23 min walk)
Welling (25 min walk)