Foots Cray Meadows

Foots Cray Meadows is a Grade II listed park spanning 97 hectares of grassland and woodland where the River Cray winds through the landscape. The waterway creates natural settings that link the suburbs of Albany Park and Sidcup together.

The land was part of Foots Cray Place estate until a fire destroyed the main house in 1949. Following this loss, the grounds were transformed into public parkland for the local community.

The Five Arches Bridge and Penny Farthing Bridge show how people shaped the landscape over centuries, connecting different sections and reflecting the way communities have used this land across generations.

You can enter at several points along Rectory Lane, North Cray Road, and Riverside Road. The London Loop walking path crosses through the grounds, making it easy to explore on foot.

A centuries-old sweet chestnut tree grows within the meadows, adding to the sense of time passing through the landscape. Grey wagtails and kingfishers inhabit the river waters, though visitors often walk past without noticing them.

Location: London Borough of Bexley

GPS coordinates: 51.42580,0.12710

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47