Explore Beckenham!

Joanna
Explore Beckenham!

Parks!

Beckenham has about three parks, I've listed my favourites here, and there's also nearby parks that have historical interest! Definitely worth checking out if you love seeing some nature near the city.
this is a lovely large park with a cafe and pizzas. You can get a long walk in and go for ages in the trees, and there is even outdoor swimming available! There's also parkrun on Saturdays! Depending on the date, they sometimes do plays (which is amazing as the park is a 10 minute walk home!) or vintage markets or food stalls! So well worth a look!
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Beckenham Place Park
Beckenham Place Park
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this is a lovely large park with a cafe and pizzas. You can get a long walk in and go for ages in the trees, and there is even outdoor swimming available! There's also parkrun on Saturdays! Depending on the date, they sometimes do plays (which is amazing as the park is a 10 minute walk home!) or vintage markets or food stalls! So well worth a look!
Kelsey Park has fewer events but they have a good playground for kids and because of the water you can see a whole range of birds!
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Kelsey Park
Manor Way
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Kelsey Park has fewer events but they have a good playground for kids and because of the water you can see a whole range of birds!
Crystal Palace is a great park with some really interesting features - you'll see models of dinosaurs from the Victorian era which have subsequently been provided outdated. There's also a maze and an outdoor concert area, a sports ground, a small animal area, and a cafe and restuarant. definitely worth checking out, or joining for the parkrun on Saturday!
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Crystal Palace Park
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Crystal Palace is a great park with some really interesting features - you'll see models of dinosaurs from the Victorian era which have subsequently been provided outdated. There's also a maze and an outdoor concert area, a sports ground, a small animal area, and a cafe and restuarant. definitely worth checking out, or joining for the parkrun on Saturday!

Coffee or Brunch

We've spent a lot of time exploring coffee and brunch in Beckenham and these are our favourite pics! Most of the recommendations are vegetarian friendly but we've also noted where they are good for vegans
Ems kitchen is a nearby cafe which does large and nice coffee and brunch and lunch. I love the pannini with goats cheese and sun-dried tomatoes!
Ems Kitchen
42A High St
Ems kitchen is a nearby cafe which does large and nice coffee and brunch and lunch. I love the pannini with goats cheese and sun-dried tomatoes!
Poached does lovely coffee (though definitely get a large as they serve small!) they also do delicious brunch, which are also very intstagramable!
Poached
12a High St
Poached does lovely coffee (though definitely get a large as they serve small!) they also do delicious brunch, which are also very intstagramable!
Deli Nene does a good mezze platter which is a little more mid range in price. The cocktails are good too!
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Deli Nene
52-54 High St
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Deli Nene does a good mezze platter which is a little more mid range in price. The cocktails are good too!
Shotsmiths do amazing coffee! They come up small but you wouldn't really notice as they're delicious. They're on the other side of the high street but if you're a coffee lover they are worth the walk!
Shotsmiths
73 Beckenham Rd
Shotsmiths do amazing coffee! They come up small but you wouldn't really notice as they're delicious. They're on the other side of the high street but if you're a coffee lover they are worth the walk!
this is where the cover photo of the guidebook comes from! Delicious Mediterranean food, mid range prices, good wine and cocktails!
Q Bar & Kitchen
159 High St
this is where the cover photo of the guidebook comes from! Delicious Mediterranean food, mid range prices, good wine and cocktails!

National Trust or English Heritage nearby

Knole park is a national trust property which has plenty of deer and a beautiful open grounds to walk in. It also has a large house, but we love the deer!
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Knole Park
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Knole park is a national trust property which has plenty of deer and a beautiful open grounds to walk in. It also has a large house, but we love the deer!
Eltham Palace is an English Heritage historic palace with a pretty garden. It was actually brought by an extremely wealthy couple after it was used by the royal family which means you can see the old historic palace and the families wealthy mansion as well
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Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court Yard
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Eltham Palace is an English Heritage historic palace with a pretty garden. It was actually brought by an extremely wealthy couple after it was used by the royal family which means you can see the old historic palace and the families wealthy mansion as well
This is a national trust historic old house owned by General Wolfe - if you like the 18th century you'll like this!
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Quebec House
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This is a national trust historic old house owned by General Wolfe - if you like the 18th century you'll like this!

Sightseeing

Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham
Worsley Bridge Road
this is such a cool experience, and if you turn up for a tour you'll see a massive cave complex absolutely full of history! There are druids, Romans, World War Two and some spooky stories! Definitely worth a visit - unless you're claustrophobic in which case maybe give it a miss!
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ถ้ำชิสเลเฮิร์สท์
Old Hill
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this is such a cool experience, and if you turn up for a tour you'll see a massive cave complex absolutely full of history! There are druids, Romans, World War Two and some spooky stories! Definitely worth a visit - unless you're claustrophobic in which case maybe give it a miss!