England, United Kingdom · Europe
Beckenham works well as a base: 5 minutes from South Norwood, 3km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Beckenham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 60,739, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Beckenham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Beckenham to your route.
Beckenham () is a town in south-east London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. Prior to 1965, it was part of Kent. It is situated north of Elmers End and Eden Park, east of Penge, south of Lower Sydenham and Bellingham, and west of Bromley and Shortlands, and 8.4 miles (13.5 km) south-east of CharingRead more
Cross. Its population in 2021 was 60,739.
Beckenham was, until the coming of the railway in 1857, a small village, with most of its land being rural and private parkland. John Barwell Cator and his family began the leasing and selling of land for the building of villas which led to a rapid increase in population, between 1850 and 1900, from 2,000 to 26,000. Housing and population growth has continued at a lesser pace since 1900.
Beckenham has areas of commerce and industry, principally around the curved network of streets featuring its high street, and is served in transport by three main railway stations — nine within the post town — plus towards its western periphery two Tramlink stations. In common with the rest of Bromley, the largest borough of Greater London by area, Beckenham has several pockets of recreational land which are a mixture of sports grounds, fishing ponds and parks.
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Beckenham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4088 latitude, -0.0253 longitude.
Beckenham has a population of approximately 60,739 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
12 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
12 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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