Bluewater Shopping Centre:
Telephone: 0870 777 0252
The most innovative and exciting shopping centre in Europe with over 330 Stores, 40 Cafés, Bars and Restaurants plus a 13-screen cinema. Located just off the A2 near Greenhithe about 17 miles from the hotel.
Central London:
Central London,with its numerous tourist attractions, is 10 miles from the hotel; the train journey from Bromley South Station to Victoria takes approximately 20 minutes.
Chartwell:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-chartwell/
Telephone: 01732 868381
Home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922. Located 2 miles south of Westerham, in total about 12 miles from the hotel.
Chislehurst Caves:
Telephone: 020 8467 3264
22 miles of caverns and passageways that were mined for flint and chalk between 1250 and 1830. In World War I the caves were used for ammunition storage and in World War II as an air raid shelter for more than 12,000 people. Located in Chislehurst about 3 miles from the hotel.
Cutty Sark
Telephone: 020 8858 3445
Located on the riverside at Greenwich, the Cutty Sark is the last of the famous clipper ships. It is currently under restoration and will not be open to the public again until 2012.
Cycle Routes and Hire:
A useful guide to cycling in and around Bromley with information also on bike hire.
Docklands Light Railway:
Telephone: 020 7363 9700
The Docklands Light Railway gives easy access from Lewisham (3 miles from the hotel) to the East End of London and Canary Wharf with its high rise office blocks, restaurants and shopping.
Down House:
Telephone: 01689 859119
The family home of Charles Darwin for over 40 years and the house where he wrote his book on evolution, “On the Origin of Species“. Located at Down about 8 miles from the Hotel.
Eltham Palace and The Courtauld House:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/eltham-palace-and-gardens
Telephone: 020 8294 2548
Initially a moated manor house built in 1305, Eltham Palace became a favourite country residence of Medieval and Tudor kings. In the 1930s members of the Courtauld family built a modern private house in the Art Deco style alongside the surviving Great Hall. Located at Eltham about 5 miles from the hotel.
Hever Castle and Gardens:
Telephone: 01732 865224
Historic 13th Century castle and childhood home of Anne Boleyn who became the second wife of Henry VIII. Located in the village of Hever about 20 miles from the hotel.
The Hop Farm Family Park:
Telephone: 01622 872068
The park features a museum of hop-making; an animal farm with Shire horses; and numerous fun attractions for the kids. A great day out for all the family. Located at Paddock Wood about 30 miles from the hotel.
Knole Park:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-knole.htm
Telephone: 01732 450608
Historic country house dating back to the 15th Century set in 1000 acres of deer park. Located in Sevenoaks about 10 miles from the hotel.
Leeds Castle:
Telephone: 01622 765400
Set in 500 acres of parkland this historic castle was built in 1119 and later became a royal palace for King Edward I and Henry VII. Located in the village of Leeds near Maidstone approximately 38 miles from the hotel.
Lullingstone Roman Villa:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/lullingstone-roman-villa/
Telephone: 01322 863467
One of the best surviving Roman villas in the country, it was built in 100 AD but was extended during the Roman occupation to meet the needs of its wealthy occupiers. Mosaic floors, wall paintings and skeletal remains are on display. Located near Eynsford, Kent about 15 miles from the hotel.
Night Clubs:
Bromley’s premier Night Club: Maisonn @ Bibas – see hotel reception for details.
02 (Millennium) Dome:
Built to celebrate the millennium, the building has now been renamed “the O2” and incorporates a 20,000 seat arena, a more intimate 2,000 seat venue (Indigo2), an 11 screen cinema and “Entertainment Avenue” featuring restaurants, bars and clubs. Located in Greenwich about 8 miles from the hotel.
Quebec House:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-quebechouse
Telephone: 01732 868381
Family house dating from the 16th Century and the childhood home of General Wolfe who led the British forces to victory over the French in Canada in 1759. Located in Westerham about 10 miles from the hotel.
Royal Tunbridge Wells:
http://www.visittunbridgewells.com
Telephone: 01892 515675
Tunbridge Wells dates back to 1606 when the Chalybeate spring with its health restoring properties was discovered. The town became popular during Georgian times following the construction of the Pantiles colonnade near to the spring. Nowadays the town has excellent shopping facilities and a range of restaurants, cafés and bars in well-preserved historic surroundings. Tunbridge Wells is about 28 miles from the hotel.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich:
Telephone: 020 8858 4422
Set in Greenwich Park, the observatory was built in 1676 with the object of making precise astronomical measurements to assist with navigation. The building is now a museum and there is the opportunity to stand astride the metal strip that defines the Greenwich meridian. About 6 miles from the hotel.
