Kirsty's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Les Nes Abbey is a beautiful old ruins in front of a large woods which you can explore. There is also a sandpit for children (and adults) to dig for prehistoric sharks teeth.
It also has a cafe and community centre where they host yoga in on Saturday and Sunday mornings for £5
20 locals recommend
Lesnes Abbey
Abbey RoadLes Nes Abbey is a beautiful old ruins in front of a large woods which you can explore. There is also a sandpit for children (and adults) to dig for prehistoric sharks teeth.
It also has a cafe and community centre where they host yoga in on Saturday and Sunday mornings for £5
Neighbourhoods
Has great bakeries, cafes and pubs for a Sunday roast. You also have the Heath which is great for walks and connects you to Greenwich park which also has great views of the city.
Best way to get there is the South Eastern train which runs from platform 1 at Abbey Wood.
163 locals recommend
Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadHas great bakeries, cafes and pubs for a Sunday roast. You also have the Heath which is great for walks and connects you to Greenwich park which also has great views of the city.
Best way to get there is the South Eastern train which runs from platform 1 at Abbey Wood.
This is a lovely market which is on from Wednesday to Saturday. It has great fresh produce and places to eat and drink. The market is only 25 mins from Abbey Wood.
You can also walk along the embankment which has lovely views.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThis is a lovely market which is on from Wednesday to Saturday. It has great fresh produce and places to eat and drink. The market is only 25 mins from Abbey Wood.
You can also walk along the embankment which has lovely views.
City advice
Getting around
Elizabeth Line
This runs every 5mins from Abbey Wood. It sometimes doesn’t run on Sundays and the last train home is 11pm. Download Citymapper which helps you navigate the city.