Off the beaten track even for most Londoners, Bexley more than holds its own when it comes to museums and historic sites.
This South London borough rewards visitors with a stunning Tudor estate at Hall Place, William Morris’ Red House and the Crossness Pumping Station, known as the Cathedral of Sewage.
Most sites require advance booking or operate on limited schedules, so plan ahead. You can explore each museum in more detail below.
Explore all museums in Bexley below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.
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Crossness Engines (The Crossness Pumping Station)
A sewage station might not be your average day out - but the Crossness is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering,... -
Danson House
1760s Georgian mansion in Danson Park with rich interiors. The gardens are free to visit, while the house is only... -
Hall Place & Gardens
A stunning Tudor country house with exhibitions about its former residents, local history and free to visit gardens. It also... -
Metropolitan Police Museum
A small museum, only available by booking ahead and only open on certain days, with exhibitions about the history of... -
Red House
The former home of William Morris, stunningly decorated with original furnishings, Pre-Raphaelite art and gardens. Visit to the house is...
Museums near Bexley
There are two clear highlights of museums to visit near Bexley. The first is the Chislehurst Caves in Bromley, a 22 mile network of man-made caves visited by lamp-lit guided tour. On the other side of the borough is Eltham Palace, a remarkable fusion of architectural styles in Greenwich.
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