Abbey Wood

Why stay here 

Set on the outskirts of London in wooded grounds, away from the bustling city centre, is our site at Abbey Wood. You can enjoy the best of urban living and day trips to London from our base in the Borough of Greenwich - an area that is peppered with parks and open spaces.

There are all kinds of interesting places to check out in London, many within 10 miles of Abbey Wood. You can use the network of trains, buses and the underground to reach the heart of London, and in December 2018 you'll be able to take advantage of the city's new Elizabeth line to get there even quicker. Visit attractions like the London Eye, Tower of London, the Science Museum, Tate Modern, Hyde Park and shopping hotspots like Oxford Street and Regent Street.

Family days out

Explore the sky at night at the Observatory and Peter Harrison Planetarium. Real astronomers bring the galaxy to life through talks and virtual planetarium shows of our solar system.

Animal lovers can not only visit the ZSL London Zoo but there are farms in London too! One of the largest inner city farms in Europe is Mudchute Farm and Park with acres of open space and a chance to feed the animals too. To get there follow the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the river to the Island of Dogs.

Glittering lights, music and dancing await you in London's West End where you can choose from many enthralling theatre productions. Closer to Abbey Wood is The Greenwich Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Up the Creek Comedy Club who run entertainment for kids and adults.

Getting around London

The nearest station to London is under a 10-minute walk away and that takes you to Waterloo, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations. Thanks to the network of buses and underground trains, London is very accessible.

In December 2018, Abbey Wood will be connected to the Elizabeth Line, allowing passengers to travel through central London to Paddington. In December 2019, the Elizabeth Line will connect Abbey Wood with Heathrow and Reading.

Facilities on site

• Wi-Fi available
• Wash room / toilets
• Dish washing area
• Laundry facilities
• Playground
• Supermarkets within 5 miles
• See what's inside your glamping pod
• See what's inside your Airstream
• See what's inside your camping pod

 Abbey wood Wi-Fi runs an average 77.2 Mbps. Fees may apply.

Activities & experiences nearby

Cycling

A mixture of on-road and traffic-free routes surround us. Greenwich and the neighbouring Borough of Bexley have a great selection of parks that are ideal for cycling and walking through.

The nearest National Cycle Network Route is The Thames Path which is part of Route 1. View route map on Sustrans.

Walking

Around Abbey Wood are parks and reserves where you can explore the short circular routes such as Lesnes Abbey Heathland, just a 20 minute walk away. These are linked by the South East London Green Chain which has plenty of lovely attractions to visit as you go.

Things to try

We’re surrounded by fun outdoor activities, like  Go Ballistic Go Ballistic Paintballing , TeamSport Indoor Karting and Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Battersea.

Try the enormous spiralling slide ArcelorMittal Orbit, practice canoeing at Danson Park Water Sports Centre or simply enjoy sightseeing on board a river cruise.

Foodies must visit Cocoa & Heart. From their Victorian kitchen, take part in their baking workshops artisan bread making course or handmade chocolate making!  At Meantime Brewery you could sample some ‘proper beer’ on a beer appreciation workshop or instead enjoy wine tasting at South London Wine School.

Pubs and restaurants

You’re spoilt for choice in London. Circling Greenwich Park is a varied selection of restaurants, including Zaibatsu offering authentic Japanese dishes and sushi, Efes Meze for fresh Greek meze and takeaway or for cinema nights and live music, head to The Prince of Greenwich Museum Pub which service us homemade Italian pub food.

In Bexleyheath, south of Abbey Wood is an abundance to choose from down Avenue Road and The Broadway, including Coure Food From The Earth, a cosy café / wholefoods shop selling fresh sandwiches, pastries, brochette, lasagne and fresh ground coffee – perfect for breakfast and lunch.

For an afternoon away from the city, enjoy an afternoon at Danson Park and lake which is a 15 minute drive from the site, followed by a spot of lunch in the Danson Stables.