Places of Interest
Barnehurst has several places of local interest nearby including the
recently restored Hall Place (Crayford) and the Red House built for William
Morris. Eltham Palace, 10 minute drive away, is also a local gem. 
This
medieval royal palace (dating back to 1305) has many features from the
medieval period and also features unique art deco style from later owners.
As Barnehurst is only 40 minutes from central London where you have a wealth of things to do and see. Locally trains to Lewisham only take about 20 minutes from Barnehurst. The DLR from Lewisham can take you to Docklands for shopping, museums, cinemas etc. and also Greenwich. Greenwich has the Cutty Sark, Old Royal Naval College, Museums and much more to offer.
Red House
Red House 13 Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8JF
www.friends-red-house.co.uk
The Red House was built in 1859 for the Victorian artist, designer and
poet William Morris. Morris moved into the house, designed by architect
Philip Webb, after his marriage to Jane Burden and it was to become the
couple's home for five years. The house, which retains some original furniture
and decor, includes wallpaper that Morris was famous for. It opens for
guided tours on the first full weekend of every month except January.
Hall Place & Gardens
Hall Place Bourne Road, Bexley, 01322 526574
www.hallplaceandgardens.com
Originally
built around 1537 for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneis. Hall
Place is now a Grade 1 listed building set in beautiful formal gardens
on the banks of the River Cray. The house was extended in the 17th century
and is open all year round. Concerts, exhibitions, private functions and
weddings also take place here. There is an information centre on site
and gardens are open all year round.
Erith Museum
Walnut Tree Road, Erith DA8 1RS. 01322 336582
www.erithmuseum.org.uk
A local museum housed above the Grade II listed Erith Library. The museum
charts the history of Erith and the development of its maritime and aviation
industries. Various exhibitions are also held in the museum. The museum
is open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoons.
Crossness Pumping
Station Belvedere Road, Thamesmead. 01689 832290
www.crossness.org.uk
Opened
by the Prince of Wales in 1865 as part of Victorian London's urgently
needed main drainage scheme. The station houses the largest rotative beam
engines in the world, built by James Watt and Sons. Both the building
and the spectacular cast iron machinery are being restored to their former
glory by the Crossness Engines Trust and the station is open to the public
by appointment.
Eltham Palace Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace, Court Yard Off Court Road, Eltham, SE9 5QE 020 8294
2548
www.elthampalace.org.uk
This medieval royal palace (dating back to 1305) still has many original
remains intact including the moat and impressive Great Hall. The Great
Hall was built in the 1470's under Edward IV. Henry VIII was 
the
last monarch to spend substantial amounts of money or time at Eltham and
in the 16th century the Palace was eclipsed by Greenwich Palace and declined
rapidly. In the mid 17th century, the owner, Sir John Shaw, built Eltham
Lodge in the Great Park and lived there. In 1930, after decades of neglect,
the house was bought by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who created a magnificant
art deco house for entertaining. They incorporated the Great Hall into
their design to utilise the excellent acoustics in the hall as a music
room thus creating the unique blend of Medieval and Art Deco that you
see today.
Parks and Open Spaces
For Danson Park and more open spaces in Barnehurst please click here.
