Welcome to Chelsfield

Chelsfield is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London. It is situated approximately 14 miles southeast of central London and is bordered by Orpington, Petts Wood, and Downe. The area is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and excellent transport links to central London.

Chelsfield has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of Roman settlements found in the area. The village grew in popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries when it became a popular destination for wealthy Londoners seeking a rural retreat. Today, Chelsfield is a thriving community with a mix of residential and commercial properties, including a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs.

One of the main attractions in Chelsfield is the Chelsfield Park, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The park is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for picnics and walks. Other notable landmarks in the area include the St. Martin of Tours Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Chelsfield Village Hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year. Overall, Chelsfield is a charming and vibrant area that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modern amenities.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 22.3°C

Feels Like: 24.1°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Highway Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hodson	The Highway Orpington Greater London BR6 9DJ 01689827990 School Website
Green Street Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Mandy Kaur	Vine Road Orpington Kent BR6 6DT 1689852781 School Website
St Olaves And St Saviours Grammar School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Rees	Goddington Lane Orpington Greater London BR6 9SH 01689820101 School Website
Warren Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Ellis	Warren Road Orpington Greater London BR6 6JF 01689853798 School Website
Chelsfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michaela Foley	Warren Road Chelsfield Orpington Kent BR6 6EP 1689825827 School Website
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ryan Langford	Mitchell Road Orpington Kent BR6 9JT 1689813040 School Website
Bromley Beacon Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Philip Tagoe	Avalon Road Orpington Greater London BR6 9BD 01689821205 School Website
Harris Academy Orpington Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Astin	Tintagel Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LG 1689819219 School Website
Blenheim Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ruth De Graft Incoom	Blenheim Road Orpington Kent BR6 9BH 1689819955 School Website
Browns School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr George Mitchell	Hawstead Lane Chelsfield Hawstead Lane Orpington Kent BR6 7PH 1689876816 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chelsfield Station Approach, Chelsfield, Greater London, BR6 6EU 0.07 Miles

Orpington Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0SX 1.33 Miles

Knockholt Old London Road, Knockholt, Greater London, TN14 7HR 1.35 Miles

Petts Wood Station Square, Petts Wood, Greater London, BR5 1NA 2.63 Miles

St Mary Cray Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQ 2.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chelsfield Cars 01689 861666 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6EU 0.08 Miles
Regal Car Services 01689 600587 10 Arundel Dr, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 9JG 0.17 Miles
Chelsfield Carriage 07890 096643 69 High Beeches, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6EE 0.36 Miles
Crown Luxury Cars Ltd 01689 852876 4 Glentrammon Rd, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6DE 0.69 Miles
Tj Hire Ltd (Plant Services) 01689 823838 15 Long Acre, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RD 1.08 Miles
Executive And Airport Travel (Chauffeur Service) 07949 547100 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RS 1.11 Miles
Chauffeur Bromley Orpington 07527 216409 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RS 1.11 Miles
Speedy Cars 01689 600600 277A High Street, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0NW 1.23 Miles
Lightning Cars And Couriers 01689 899844 96 High Street, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0JY 1.49 Miles
Lightning Cars 020 8467 9003 37B High Street, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0JY 1.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meadway Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warren Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Eton Road (62) Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Highway (Opp' 23) Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Homesteads - Oxenden Wood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windsor Drive (128) Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Abingdon Way Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Homestead Road (3) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhurst Road (79) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Road Tso Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cloonmore Avenue (70) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glentrammon Road (47) Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Goddington Lane (108) Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brimstone Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tregony Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details

Local Stores

Orpington
2-3 Crescent Way
Orpington
Greater London
BR6 9LP
01689 861035
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR - Pruh Hospital
Pruh Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
01689 863805
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chelsfield - All Creatures Clinic
51 Windsor Drive Orpington Kent BR6 6EY 01689 856220 chelsfield@medivet.co.uk Website 0.09 miles

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Medivet Orpington Green Street (Ashmore Vets)
59 High Street Green Street Green Orpington Kent BR6 6BQ 01689 855 840 orpington.green.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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Anderson Veterinary Group
28 Station Road Orpington Kent BR6 0SA 01689 822607 enquiries@andersonvets.com Website 1.20 miles
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Parkvets Petts Wood
88 Crofton Lane Orpington Kent BR5 1HD 01689 867810 pettswood@parkvets.net Website 1.91 miles
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Medivet Locksbottom - All Creatures Clinic
340 Crofton Road Orpington Kent BR6 8NN 01689 490955 locksbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 2.35 miles

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Companion Care (Orpington) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Nugent Shopping Park Cray Avenue Orpington Kent BR5 3RP 01689 837 769 orpington@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Petts Wood
A Beautiful Wood .... National Trust. Lovely For All Ages, Dogs On Or Off Lead, Lots Of Oaths And Interesting And Things Like The Statue For Daylight Saving, A Large Meadow And A Farm. Some Small Streams And The Possibility Of Parking At The Tunnel Entrance And Walking Through To One Of The Pubs In Chislhurst. Lovely Blue Bells And Great Variety Of Mushrooms And Toadstools In Season . 20 Birchwood Rd Orpington Lancashire BR5 1NY 2.73 miles Petts Wood. Several Entrances But Possibly The Best Is Under The Railway Tunnel At The Bottom Of Birchwood Road. Parking On Side Of The Road Is Mostly Free After 10Am.

Location what3words dangerously.puddles.closes

Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 4.36 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 4.70 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 4.70 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
A Wide Area Mainly On The Flat, Open Fields To Walking Through Woods, A Lovely Stream For Dogs To Play In That’S Not Deep. 26 Rectory Ln Sidcup Lancashire DA14 5BP 4.71 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

Location what3words resist.descended.soil

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 5.28 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Weather Forecast

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Temp	20.5°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	19.5°C	21.8°C	24°C	25.3°C	25.8°C	26.8°C	26.1°C	22.6°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	20.5°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	19.5°C	21.8°C	25.9°C	27.9°C	28.1°C	29.3°C	28.8°C	23.9°C	20.3°C

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Temp	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	18.2°C	20.4°C	23.5°C	26°C	27.4°C	27.8°C	26.6°C	23.3°C	21.3°C
Feels Like	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	18.2°C	20.4°C	25.4°C	28.4°C	29.9°C	30.2°C	29.2°C	25.9°C	21.3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.3°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.5°C	23.5°C	24.5°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	23.2°C	20.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	20.3°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.5°C	25.2°C	25.9°C	26.4°C	26.3°C	25.2°C	20.2°C	18.2°C

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