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Danson Park
Borough: Bexley
Space type: Park
Area: 74.77 ha
Address: Danson Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

Opening Times

The park opens at 7.30am Monday to Friday and at 9.00am Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. During the winter (November to January), the park closes at 4.30pm. During spring and summer, closure is at sunset with specific times displayed at each gate.
Check with site manager before visiting.

A very popular public park which provides a large number of facilities for both active recreation or for those who simply enjoy a walk. Arguably the park is the best known and appreciated in Bexley. It hosts many major annual events which are well thought of at both national and regional level. The location, size and open landscape of the park have proved an attraction for large outdoor public events, such as the Danson Festival, Water Festival, Open Air Concert, Firework Display, Fun Run, Craft Fayre, South East Counties Motor Show, a dog show and a circus. Danson Park is situated between Bexleyheath and Welling and can be reached by bus and by car from the A2 via the A221 or A207. It has a public car park.

Facilities

Bowling green; Car parking; Cycle paths; Dog litter bins/area; Fishing; Full playing pitch; Historic features; Information; Junior playing pitch; Litter bins; Monuments/Sculptures; Pitch & putt/crazy golf; Play for 7-13; Play for under 7s; Recycling facil

Owner

London Borough of Bexley

Manager

London Borough of Bexley
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