Beckenham Area Guide

Welcome to Beckenham!


  • Beckenham borders 237 acres of Beckenham Place Park with it's beautiful Palladian style mansion and woodland.
  • A lovely village atmosphere with some great local shops and excellent restaurants.
  • Great schools with at least three rated as good or outstanding.
  • Several stations and a tram link to Croydon and other parts of south London.
  • Home to Crystal Palace training ground and Kent County Cricket Club.
  • Take the family to visit Kelsey Park’s landscaped gardens and lake. Enjoy the many forms of wildlife and tennis courts.
  • The local Odeon cinema has six screens and is a grade II listed building. 
  • David Bowie played at Croydon Road recreation ground – rumour has it he also wrote ‘Life on Mars’ sitting on those very steps.


Nearby Schools

  • Balgowan Primary School
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School
  • Langley Park School For Girls
  • Harris Academy Beckenham
  • Langley Park School For Boys