Beckenham and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Beckenham and surrounding areas
Where do Beckenham and surrounding areas locals go?
Deli Nene
If you're looking for a tasty white hot chocolate whilst you get lost in a good book, a £5 English breakfast to cure your ills from the night before, a place to take the kids whilst you catch up with friends and loved ones, or a great daytime into nighttime date location, then Deli Nene is the place to go.Read more
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"Built in 1928 and now Grade II listed, the "Chinese Garage" in Beckenham was originally a petrol station and is an unusual landmark owing to its Japanese pagoda design."Explore Beckenham and surrounding areas
What locals say about Beckenham and surrounding areas
“South Norwood is unpretentious, friendly, easy to get around and very green!”
Alison
“South Norwood is vibrant and diverse. Residents have a civic pride in the area, which has many unique and quirky features. In 1966 the stolen World Cup was found here by Pickles the dog â an event celebrated by the South Norwood Tourist Board last year. In Tennyson Road there is a blue plaque marking the place where Arthur Conan Doyle once lived. Culturally we have an annual arts festival organised by SNAF (South Norwood Arts Festival). The Sensible Garden is a little oasis of calm and tranquility, and for broader vistas, see South Norwood lakes and the Country Park. We also have a monthly street market at the Clocktower, a varied selection of drinking holes to suit every taste and pocket. We have great transport links and schools and our very own Love Lane won the Play Street of the Year award 2016 (London Adventure Play Awards) demonstrating the locals commitment to making South Norwood a great area to bring up a family.”
Carole
“I think that SE25 is so underrated....it has great transport links - trains to Victoria, London Bridge and Canary Wharf/ East London. South Norwood Country Park, lakes and the gym are all so handy. There are a few nice cafes - Yeha Noha, Coffee Craft, and pubs - Shelverdine Goat and The Portland Arms. We have a monthly market and a new gallery has just opened, too. It ticks all the boxes for me :) ”
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Activities near Beckenham and surrounding areas
Mahrajan Festival - Crystal Palace Bowl (london)
Live Nation Presents Palace Bowl Presents Plus Special Guests Presented by Live Nation. Under 5s: Not permitted. Ages 5-15: Must be with an adult (18+) who stays on-site. Anyone over the age of 5 must have their own ticket. Age 16+: Can attend independently; valid photo ID required for entry and age verification.Read more
Murder Trial Tonight
Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doorstep Case.’ A West-End production touring the UK & Ireland with glowing 5-star reviews. This unique theatrical experience brings true-crime stories to life. In the third season, a mother returns home in the early hours of the morning after a night out celebrating her birthday, only to find her daughter murdered on her doorstep. The boyfriend of the daughter has been charged with the murder. Is he guilty, or is the killer still at large? The story begins on screen, giving the audience the backdrop and opening to the true-crime story. Then, the action moves to the stage for a live murder trial, immersing the audience in a fast-paced courtroom experience. As members of the jury, the audience plays a crucial role in this thrilling murder mystery. Both the prosecution and defence present their cases, cross-examine witnesses, and at the end of the show, the audience deliberates and delivers their verdict: guilty or not guilty. The production then returns to the screen where it is revealed what really happened in the true case. Question is – did you deliver the correct verdict?Read more
Jukebox Idols
From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits from the jukebox idols of the past and present, brought to life with show-stopping dance routines. Nadiya and The Overtones will be joined throughout the tour by a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll their way through a kaleidoscopic array of pop music’s greatest moments, featuring classic hits from the likes of Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Backstreet Boys, Take That and Bruno Mars, amongst many others.Read more
The London Lions
London's only professional basketball team.Books in the Park presents Wild Walk with Wild South London
Join Wild South London for a Wild Walk around Beckenham Place Park to celebrate spring and learn about the flora and fauna in the park. Wild Walks are fun, free events that encourage people to get outside and explore local green spaces and enjoy feeling like a kid again. Well walk for up to two hours, depending on how everyone feels, stopping along the way to talk about what weve seen, read some passages from nature books and learn some facts about the natural world. These are not rigid guided walks or foraging walks, but Wild South London trustees will be on hand to point out species, answer questions and encourage walk attendees to share knowledge along the way too! Where to meet, getting here and how to prepare Meet your hosts outside Beckenham Place Mansion (on the car park side of the park) - what 3 words link: https://w3w.co/lowest.crate.origin Preparation Please ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear based on the weather forecast. Some parts of the walk may be on muddy or uneven ground, but we will ensure we make it as accessible as possible. Please note that we will not be eating or foraging for anything on this walk but may point out species we have some knowledge of as foragers. Children are more than welcome, as long as they are supervised by an adult at all times. Dogs are also welcome but must be on a lead whilst in the garden areas as per Beckenham Place Park's rules. Free of chargeRead more
Books in the Park presents Paul Sinha, One Sinha Lifetime
Paul Sinha is an award-winning comedian, a quizzing mastermind and a happily-married husband. But for much of his life none of these seemed remotely imaginable. In this very special event, he speaks to Karen McLeod and shares his unforgettable journey. As a boy, Paul struggled to find his place in a world where he didn't quite fit. Who was he? An over-achieving schoolkid with the world's knowledge at his fingertips? A traditional Bengali son, destined for a career in medicine that he never once craved? A young gay man yearning to breathe freely? Or was he yet another flawed human being on a self-destruct mission? Amid life's mayhem, it was frequently Paul's love of facts in which he found solace, whether funding his lifestyle through quiz machines or simply trying to show off to his mates. Stumbling serendipitously into both a career in stand-up and a clandestine network of competitive quizzers introduced him to a new sense of purpose, a new identity, and, eventually, new love...A hilarious and moving coming-of-age memoir of one man's search for fulfilment, One Sinha Lifetime is an unconventional odyssey through love, family, and the joy of general knowledge. Adult only event.Read more
Orange and Green Summer Display
This performance is for our GREEN students who attend on Saturdays 12:30-3:30 and our ORANGE students who attend on Saturday mornings at either 9:00-10:30 or 10:30-12:00. It's about time you got to see what your talented kids are up to! Tickets are limited to 2 per child. We can't wait to Step back in time with you all!Read more
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