Exploring Penge, South East London’s Suburb in the London Borough Bromley
In the London borough of Bromley, a few miles south-east of Charing Cross lies south-east London’s suburb of Penge. Bordering the London borough of Lewisham, this area is situated northeast of Croydon and west of Bromley. Formerly a fashionable entertainment district in the 19th century, this suburban area is home to numerous taverns and public houses. As a place that highlights plenty of beautiful landmarks, stunning open spaces, religious sites and excellent community facilities, it is a great destination for adventurous road trips, family holidays and romantic getaways.
With direct links to the city of London and plenty of outgoing links to many neighbouring destinations, Penge is a place that has a busy commercial activity. Packed with a great range of traditional high-street shops, independent retail outlets, fancy boutiques and various modern shopping centres, this area is an excellent shopping destination that shoppers will enjoy!
Boasting some notable pubs or taverns such as The Crooked Billet, the oldest in the area, Penge is a destination that serves finely brewed ales and excellent home cooked food. The area is also peppered with a range of restaurants, fast food chains, cafes, bistros and various eateries serving an array of succulent meals, savoury snacks and tasty treats.
Things to See and Do in Penge
Some of the area’s landmarks are the several Victorian almshouses it has, where Free Watermen and Lightermen's Almshouses is the oldest. The area is also home to the tallest structure in the entire UK, Crystal Palace Transmitter. From this area, tourists will also have easy and direct access to the city of London, making it a great destination to get a taste of the wonderful city and what it has to offer.