Beckenham, London

Name: Beckenham
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2394 among attractions in London

Town, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Beckenham is a town in Greater London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. It is located 8.4 miles south-east of Charing Cross, situated north of Elmers End and Eden Park, east of Penge, south of Lower Sydenham and Bellingham, and west of Bromley and Shortlands. Its population at the 2011 census counted 46,844 inhabitants. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.1 mi²Coordinates: 51°24'29"N, 0°1'19"W

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Bromley (Beckenham)London United Kingdom

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Beckenham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Cricket Ground, Beckenham Bookshop, Beckenham Place Park, Croydon Road Recreation Ground.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
County Cricket Ground, London
23 min walk • The County Ground, Beckenham is a cricket ground in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. The ground is owned by Leander Sports and Leisure and is used as an outground by Kent County Cricket Club for First XI fixtures, as well as for other matches.
~940 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Beckenham Bookshop
5 min walk • St George's Church, Beckenham is the Church of England parish church of Beckenham, Greater London. It is Grade II* listed. St George's Church is the principal parish church, and is in the centre of Beckenham. Originally medieval, it has been extensively rebuilt.
0.8 miNE
Park
Beckenham Place Park, London
22 min walk • Beckenham Place Park is a large park located near Beckenham in the London Borough of Lewisham. It lies close to the border with the London Borough of Bromley.
0.5 miSW
Park
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
14 min walk • Croydon Road Recreation Ground is a public park located in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. It is near the High St and adjacent to Beckenham Beacon. The park features a café and bandstand, as well as a bowling green and other sports facilities.
0.6 miSW
Park
Bowie Bandstand
16 min walk • The Bowie Bandstand is a listed building in Croydon Road Recreation Ground, a public park in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. The bandstand was erected in 1905, designed by the McCallum and Hope Iron Foundry, Glasgow. It is believed to be the only surviving McCallum and Hope bandstand in the UK.
0.4 miS
Park, Lake
Kelsey Park, London
11 min walk • Kelsey Park is a public park in Beckenham in the borough of Bromley, Greater London. It historically formed the landscaped park of the Kelsey Manor Estate. The river Beck runs through it.
1.2 miE
Synagogue
Bromley Reform Synagogue, Bromley
32 min walk • Bromley Reform Synagogue is a synagogue in Shortlands, Bromley in the London Borough of Bromley; it serves the areas of south east London and north west Kent including Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Blackheath, Dartford, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
London Borough of Lewisham, London
20 min walk • Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London; it forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham. The local authority is Lewisham London Borough Council, based in Catford. The Prime Meridian passes through Lewisham.
0.7 miSE
Area
Shortlands, London
20 min walk • Shortlands is a suburb of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent. It is located between Beckenham and Bromley, to the north of Park Langley.
1 miN
51°25'16"N • 0°1'48"W
Gambado Beckenham, London
25 min walk • Game and entertainment center
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
HSBC Sports and Social Club, London
25 min walk • HSBC Sports and Social Club is a sports ground in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley, owned by HSBC bank. The ground was used for one First XI cricket match by Kent County Cricket Club and hosted one match in the 1993 Women's Cricket World Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beckenham?

Nearby attractions include Kelsey Park, London (11 min walk), Shortlands, London (20 min walk), London Borough of Lewisham, London (20 min walk), Beckenham Place Park, London (22 min walk).

How to get to Beckenham by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beckenham:

Bus

Bromley Road / St George's Church • Lines: 162, 227, 367, N3 (3 min walk)
Manor Road • Lines: 227, 354, 367, 54, N3 (4 min walk)

Train

Beckenham Junction (7 min walk)
Ravensbourne (20 min walk)

Tram

Beckenham Junction • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)