If you are looking for ways to make your summer more exciting, read through our recommendations on how to spruce up your summer in Bexley!
Danson Splash Park
The newly refurbished water playground in Danson Park is the perfect afternoon spot for families.
When London’s heat becomes unbearable, you can bring your children to cool down and play in the interactive water features, like sprinklers, cannons and jets.
Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods Councillor Richard Diment said: ‘“We’ve ensured that the water playground will be fully accessible and more environmentally friendly, but that most importantly children of all ages can enjoy it.’’
The Splash Park is open from 10am-4pm daily.
Danson Park
Aside from just the new water feature, Danson Park is always worth a visit in the summer.
With such vast lawns, you can bring friends, family and frisbees and enjoy all the beautiful green space.
The park is open 24 hours a day and is located at Danson Road, BexleyHeath, DA6 8HL.
London Butterfly Gardens at Hall Place
If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with nature, take yourself on trip to London Butterfly Gardens at Hall Place.
With tropical plants all around and butterflies in every corner, it’s a beautiful experience.
You’ll also serve as a great photo opportunity.
Ticket prices starting from £5.
For more information visit here.
Prince Albert Pub
Whether you’re looking for a comforting pub lunch with your family or for a few drinks on a Saturday night, the cosy vibes of the Prince Albert will tick all the boxes.
With a British-American menu and a wide selection of beers on tap, this pub is a true crowd pleaser.
Check out their unique food menu here.
Ferrari’s Bexley
If you’re looking for authentic italian food in southeast London, look no further than Ferrari’s restaurant.
Their menu includes all of the classic dishes like spaghetti bolognese, lasagne, fettuccine as well as a lot of fabulous vegetarian side options.
Park Rock Festival
This festival is all about taking a trip down memory lane. This one-day festival gives the stage to more than 10 tribute performances.
Some of the confirmed acts include Absolutely Amy (Amy Winehouse), Rocket Max (Elton John) and Gladness (Madness).
The reviews last year were great, with Sue W writing on Tripadvisor: “Absolutely brilliant entertainment all weekend. The in house band are also fantastic, especially the lead guitarist. In fact we saw some fabulous guitarists all weekend.”
This festival is happening on Saturday 9 August, 2025 and starts at 12pm.
You can get your tickets here.
The Summer Jam 2025
If you’re looking to have a boogie this summer, this festival might be the one for you.
Join MC CKP and DJ Marky D who will be bringing old-school UKG, Ibiza hits and club classics to Arcadia Lounge and Bar in Bexleyheath.
This festival will play some of the nostalgic hits from Ibiza, to club classics and all things house and garage then this festival is the place for you.
It will be on Saturday June 21 and you can get your tickets here.
Photo by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash.
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