Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath is a district in south east London, about 12 miles from the center, with wide residential streets and a busy commercial core. The Broadway Shopping Centre and surrounding roads form the retail heart, where shops, cafés and services gather around the main high street.

The area began as open heath crossed by the Roman road Watling Street before developing into a suburb in the 1800s after the railway arrived. The expansion of rail links quickly turned the thinly settled land into a commuter neighborhood.

The Red House was built in 1859 by Philip Webb for William Morris and shows the core ideas of the Arts and Crafts movement through its design and craftsmanship. Visitors today can walk through the original rooms and see how Morris combined his vision of art with everyday living.

Direct rail services run from the station to London Bridge and Victoria, making trips into central London straightforward. The shopping streets around the Broadway Centre are accessible on most weekdays during daytime hours.

Danson House from 1766 sits within a large park that includes a lake and sports facilities across roughly 75 hectares. The estate was built for Sir John Boyd and combines Georgian design with open green space on the edge of the district.

Location: London Borough of Bexley

Shares border with: Welling

GPS coordinates: 51.45890,0.13840

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:33