Story time & libraries · Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath Central Library
Features a large children's library department, reading clubs, computer access, homework support, and weekly Baby Bounce rhyme times.
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Things to do in Bexley
A hand-picked guide to real days out with the kids — free and budget-friendly first, sorted by weather, age and what's nearby.
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Sports & active · Welling
Bexleyheath Skate Park
A concrete skate park located in East Wickham Open Space, featuring ramps, grinds, and rails for BMX, skateboard, and scooter riders.
Parks & playgrounds · Bexleyheath
Danson Park & Playground
A massive Green Flag park featuring an adventure playground, a boating lake, tennis courts, football pitches, lawns, and a café.
Swimming & water play · Bexleyheath
Danson Park Splash Park
An interactive wet play area with water arches, spray nozzles, and splash pads. Fully wheelchair accessible and a favorite summer spot.
Sports & active · Bexleyheath
Danson Park parkrun & Junior parkrun
A free, weekly timed 2km outdoor run for children aged 4 to 14 years. A fun, non-competitive run around the park.
Parks & playgrounds · Welling
East Wickham Open Space
A large open common featuring a children's play area, a concrete skate park, multi-sports courts, and paths for cycling or scooting.
Parks & playgrounds · Erith
Erith Riverside Gardens
A riverside park overlooking the Thames in Erith, featuring a fenced children's playground, lawns, and seating.
Nature & outdoors · Sidcup
Foots Cray Meadows
A large nature conservation area featuring wildflower meadows, river walks along the River Cray, stepping stones, and rich local wildlife.
Parks & playgrounds · Bexley
Hall Place Gardens & Playground
A historic house with beautiful landscaped gardens. Features a fenced children's playground, unique topiary beasts, glasshouses, and lawns.
Parks & playgrounds · Abbey Wood
Lesnes Abbey Woods
A woodland and park surrounding the historic Lesnes Abbey ruins. Features a large children's playground with wooden climbing castles and sand play.
Nature & outdoors · Abbey Wood
Lesnes Abbey Woods Fossil Trail
A trail through the ancient woods leading to the famous fossil pit, where kids can search for shark teeth and fossils from the Eocene epoch.
Story time & libraries · Sidcup
Sidcup Library
A modern library space offering a kids' book corner, reading groups, craft clubs, and weekly story times for toddlers.
Story time & libraries · Welling
Welling Library Under-5s
A welcoming library with a dedicated children's reading section, homework help sessions, and weekly rhyme times for babies and toddlers.
Cinema · Bexleyheath
Cineworld Bexleyheath
Multi-screen cinema offering the "Cineworld Juniors" programme, showing popular family and kids' movies at discounted prices on weekend mornings.
Swimming & water play · Bexleyheath
Crook Log Leisure Centre Pool
Features a main 25m pool, a learning pool, family swim sessions, and children's swim classes.
Indoor & soft play · Bexleyheath
Crook Log Leisure Centre Soft Play
Fenced play frame located inside the leisure centre, featuring slides, climbing nets, and soft shapes for younger children.
Sports & active · Bexleyheath
Danson Park Water Sports
Sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and rowing courses and boat hire on the 25-acre Danson Park lake. Great for teenagers and active families.
Swimming & water play · Erith
Erith Leisure Centre Pool
A modern leisure facility in Erith offering a 25m pool, learner pool, and junior swimming lessons.
Performing arts · Erith
Erith Playhouse
The largest community theatre in Bexley, hosting professional-grade family plays, children's theatre tours, and an annual Christmas pantomime.
Museums & culture · Bexley
Hall Place Historic Mansion
A historic Tudor mansion with period rooms. Features regular interactive children's galleries, local history exhibitions, and family event days.
Animals & farms · Bexley
Hall Place Mini Zoo
A small animal collection inside Hall Place gardens. Kids can see meerkats, rabbits, owls, exotic birds, and reptiles.
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