Discover things to do in Bexley
Bexley is home to a number of open green spaces including parks, meadows and historic gardens.. The stunning Foots Cray Meadows, Danson Park, and Hall Place Gardens provide ideal spots for relaxation, outdoor sports, and nature connection.
Whether you want to explore riverside walks along the Cray Riverway, cycle through woodland trails, or enjoy a family day out in a beautifully landscaped park, Bexley has plenty to offer.
Places to Volunteer and Visit
Bexley – Parks, leisure and libraries
The London Borough of Bexley’s parks and open spaces have for many years received tremendous support from volunteers
Bexley Eco Festival
An Eco Festival promoting the Bexley community, wider London and our local residents aimed at offering educational entertainment
Hall Place and Gardens
One of the South East’s best-kept secrets. This historic house and garden, rich in fascinating history, welcomes visitors
Lesnes Abbey Woods
88 hectares of Park, Gardens and Ancient Woodland including the ruins of Lesnes Abbey. Managed by LB Bexley
Friends of the Old English Garden
A volunteer group working to maintain and nurture this beautiful garden. Whilst enjoying the work.
Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods
88 hectares of Park, Gardens and Ancient Woodland including the ruins of Lesnes Abbey. Managed by LB Bexley
Bexley Volunteer Centre
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)
ESV is when you support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities,
Green Space Information in Bexley
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â
Ranger Projects and Stories
The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grant for young people
Michael sits down with Dan Simonsen, Education Manager at the Linnean Society, to unpack the Our Local Nature
The Feminist Art of Walking: Morag Rose
Walking artist and activist Morag Rose makes the case that loitering is a radical act of connection and
Iain Sinclair at the London Walking Festival Conference
For more than fifty years Iain Sinclair has read London by walking it. In his London Walking Festival
Do London Differently: The London Walking Festival Podcast Series
What does it mean to walk in London? Not just as a way of getting from A to
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