Welcome to West Wickham

West Wickham is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Bromley. It is situated approximately 10 miles southeast of central London and is bordered by the towns of Hayes, Beckenham, and Shirley. The town has a population of around 14,000 people and is known for its quiet residential streets, green spaces, and excellent transport links.

One of the main attractions of West Wickham is its proximity to several large parks and nature reserves. The town is located just a short distance from the popular Kelsey Park, which features a large lake, ornamental gardens, and a children's playground. Other nearby green spaces include the Beckenham Place Park, which covers over 96 hectares and features a golf course, a lake, and a variety of walking and cycling trails. The town is also located close to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

West Wickham is well-connected to the rest of London via several transport links. The town is served by two railway stations, West Wickham and Hayes, which provide regular services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street. The town is also located close to the M25 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of the country. Additionally, the town is served by several bus routes, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and villages.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hawes Down Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Bretherick	The Mead West Wickham Kent BR4 0BA 2087774174 School Website
Glebe School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Ian Travis	Hawes Lane West Wickham Kent BR4 9AE 2087774540 School Website
St Davids College Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Foulger	Justin Hall Beckenham Road West Wickham Greater London BR4 0QS 02087775852 School Website
Oak Lodge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Diane Lowton	Chamberlain Crescent West Wickham Greater London BR4 0LJ 02088196996 School Website
Beckmead Park Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Dean Monfries	Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3BZ 2087779311 School Website
Bethlem And Maudsley Hospital School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Maarten Crommelin	Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Greater London BR3 3BX 02087771897 School Website
Forest Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Swabra Lloyd	Bridle Road Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 8HQ 02087772808 School Website
Langley Park Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kluzek	Hawksbrook Lane Beckenham BR3 3FG 2086395300 School Website
Wickham Court School Other Independent School Ages:2-17 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Harries	Layhams Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9HW 2087772942 School Website
Langley Park School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Helen Ralston	Hawksbrook Lane South Eden Park Road Beckenham Greater London BR3 3BE 02086395200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
West Wickham Station Road, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0EH 0.40 Miles

Hayes Station Approach, Hayes, Greater London, BR2 7EN 1.09 Miles

Eden Park Upper Elmers End Road, Eden Park, Greater London, BR3 3DE 1.20 Miles

Shortlands Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA 2.21 Miles

Clock House Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 4HJ 2.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Flicker Cars 020 8325 0759 27 Copse Av, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 9NN 0.58 Miles
British Airports Transfer 020 8777 7775 52 St.Davids Close, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0QZ 0.60 Miles
Gatwick Charter 020 8462 6971 13 Hilldown Road, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7HX 0.76 Miles
Cannon Cars 020 8460 3333 10-12 Bourne Way, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7HE 0.83 Miles
Bromley South Cars 020 8464 4441 Sundridge Park, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7EQ 1.07 Miles
Woodside Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.10 Miles
Eden Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.10 Miles
Shirley Chauffeurs 020 8777 2916 15 Temple Avenue, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8QE 1.12 Miles
Delta Cars 01689 848401 153 Dunley Drive, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 0RU 1.38 Miles
A Goldline Executive Transport 020 8462 9925 6 Northbourne, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7ND 1.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Wickham Court Road (36) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chessington Way (34) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lodge Lane (49) Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Grove (88) Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Red Lodge Road (12) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Pine Avenue (2) Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Hawes Lane (128) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pickhurst Rise (71) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Avenue (51) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cavendish Way (25) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtfield Rise (65) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copse Avenue (47) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Station Road Surgery 020 87778245	74 Station Road West Wickham Kent BR4 0PU
Wickham Park Surgery 020 87771293	Wickham Park Surgery 2 Manor Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9PS
West Wickham & Shirley Baptist Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wickham Road Croydon CR0 8EH
Addington Road Surgery 020 84625771	Addington Road Surgery 77 Addington Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9BG
Broom Road Medical Practice 020 87775511	23 Broom Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8NG

Local Stores

Coney Hall
42-46 Croydon Road
Coney Hall
West Wickham
Greater London
BR4 9HU
02084 625992
Store Website
0.78 miles

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SPAR - West Wickham
36 Glebe Way
West Wickham
Bromley
BR4 0RL
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Wickham Veterinary Surgery
20 Station Road West Wickham Kent BR4 0PR 0203 143 6688 reception@westwickhamvets.co.uk Website 0.23 miles

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Tender Paws Ltd
35 Addington Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9BN 0208 462 5775 tenderpaws2011@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.66 miles
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Eden Park Veterinary Surgery
438 Upper Elmers End Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3HQ 020 8658 2300 1.12 miles

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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
44 Hayes Street Bromley Kent BR2 7LD 0208 6190499 cat@parkvets.net Website 1.41 miles

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Goddard Veterinary Group New Addington
7 Salcot Crescent New Addington Croydon Surrey CR0 0JG 01689 842883 newaddington@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Croydon
356 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7AF 020 8654 3887 croydon@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.29 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 4.44 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.

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 5.06 miles

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Foxley Wood
A Short, Circular Woodland Walk Just South Of The Purley Crossroads. Foxley Wood Is A Local Nature Reserve In Purley In The London Borough Of Croydon. Some Of The Woodland On Site Is Ancient And Hosts A Variety Of Wildlife. CR8 2ER 5.27 miles From Croydon, Take The A23 South To Purley. Adter The Crossroads And Once Under The Railway Bridge, Take The First Right Onto Foxley Hill Road, Right At Higher Drive. Parking Is Either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, Or Burwood Avenue.

Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 5.58 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 6.13 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 6.28 miles

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