The Large Residential Area of Blackfen in the London Borough of Bexley in Greater London
Located north of Sidcup and east of Eltham, in the London Borough of Bexley sits the largely residential area of Blackfen. Named after the word "Blackfen" which means a black, marshy area. Featuring a dark and fertile soil, the surrounding area around the Main Road and Wellington area is prone to extreme flooding conditions. Packed with houses featuring a conventional British design, this charming residential area offers a wealth stunning views and beautiful landscapes for visitors to discover and explore. With an excellent array of facilities and amenities to accommodate the needs of the locals and tourists, it’s an ideal destination for peaceful holiday trips and relaxing vacations.
The Oval and its Main Road are the two main shopping parades of this beautiful area. The Oval is a crescent-shaped parade of shops that includes flats above and fronts an oval-shaped unfenced public garden with paths, flower beds and ornamental trees. The larger shopping centre in the area lacks greenery or architectural finesse but includes a large food store with free parking space next to a prominent flyover that carries the modern A2 Trunk Road.
At the junction of the Main Road and Westwood Lane, is the area’s most popular pub called “The Woodman” serving excellent beers and home cooked food, it is an iconic watering hole in the area. Another famous pub in the area is “The Feynman”, showcasing its in-house brewery, it serves some of the finest beers in in the area. Along the main shopping street and The Oval is a good range of restaurants, coffee shops and various eateries serving delectable meals and refreshing drinks.
Things to See and Do in Blackfen
Blackfen is surrounded by plenty of nearby areas that provides plenty of things to see and do. It borders Welling to the north-west, north and northeast, Blendon to the east and south-east, Sidcup to the south and Avery Hill to the south-west and west. From this area, tourists will have a lot of opportunities to check out many tourist destinations in the borough of Bexley.