CULTURAL HOTSPOTS
ROYAL PARADE Known as the historic shopping and dining strip, the Royal Parade was built in the 1860s but named in 1870 to commemorate the residency of Napoleon III. Throughout the centuries, it has remained a fashionable location with antique shops, coffee spots and restaurants to discover.
CHRIST CHURCH Built in 1872, Christ Church took over one year to build in dedication to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archibald Campbell Tait. Over the years, it has grown in size and community, with local events regularly held and a welcoming atmosphere for visiting tourists.
MUST-VISIT PLACES
CREATIVE ESCAPE STUDIO A fully equipped jewellery-making studio and workshop, spend the day in one of the practical workshops- from introductory jewellery courses and open studio sessions to make your own wedding rings- where you’ ll work with a bespoke piece of silver and turn it into wearable art.
DIVINE DINING
BANK HOUSE Blending modern European cuisine and traditional British flavours, Bank House’ s menu changes with the seasons, with produce sourced from local farms and suppliers from across the UK. Dishes range from small plates to signature dishes including grass-fed fillet steak served with an onion puree.
BICKLEY ARMS A much-loved favourite, the Bickley
Arms offers a large pub garden that’ s perfect for
alfresco dining in the last of the late summer evenings. Choose from a menu packed with sustainable and seasonal dishes including Sunday roasts and cider-battered fish and chips.
FISH UNION Located on the Royal Parade, Fish Union was founded by renowned chefs Richard Kirkwood and Andy Roberts. Every dish is made with both culinary excellence and sustainability in mind, offering a variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian options, and a signature cocktail menu.
Fish Union( top left) Bank House( bottom left)
Outdoor Spots
SCADBURY PARK NATURE RESERVE Located on the eastern edge of Chislehurst, Scadbury Park is made up of 300 acres of countryside overlooking the River Cray. The park hosts a wide range of wildlife through the ancient woodlands offering a peaceful escape from nearby central London.
CHISLEHURST GOLF COURSE Situated in the Camden Place estate, set on 70 acres of parkland, visitors and guests are invited to come along and play with an excellent clubhouse to indulge in afternoon tea, lunch or a drink. Seasonal events are held throughout the year, which are open to the public.
HAWKWOOD A tranquil setting, Hawkwood is set across 300 acres of woodland, pastures and working farms. Owned by the National Trust, the protected area is perfect for a lunchtime picnic or a day out exploring Chislehurst’ s rural areas and local wildlife.
CHISLEHURST FARMERS’ MARKET First starting in 2011, the local farmers’ market is held on the third Sunday of every month. Offering a range of local, fresh produce ranging from artisan breads, olives and gourmet sausages to award-winning locally distilled gins and rums.
CHISLEHURST COMMON Set across 180 acres of woods, grassland, heathlands and ponds, the commons are home to a wide variety of rare species of plants alongside birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals roaming through the woodland. Regular walking events are held throughout the year, where you can observe different aspects of the common.
Chislehurst Caves( top right) Creative Escape Studio( bottom right) Hawkwood( far right)
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