Petts Wood and Hawkwood

A blanket of leaves covers the ground between the trees — An inviting winter walk awaits

A pathway through the woodland with trees in full leaf — Birds sing overhead as you wander through the woods

View across the wooded countryside from the Petts Wood and Hawkwood estate — Who'd have thought you'd get views like this so close to London?

A man walking along a footpath with his black cocker spaniel — Enjoying a walk with 'man's best friend'

Rays of sunshine glow through the smoke in the woodland during a charcoal burn — Rays of light dance through the smoke of a charcoal burn

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures.

An oasis of peace and tranquillity only 13 miles south-east from the centre of London

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Petts Wood and Hawkwood

History

Petts Wood and Hawkwood history

A pathway leads through the woodland

Petts Wood and Hawkwood - forever green

Just 13 miles from central London, discover how Petts Wood and Hawkwood were saved from developers in order to keep the area with a country feel.

Stone sundial standing in a glade, marks British Summer Time

British Summer Time at Petts Wood and Hawkwood

“Spring forward, fall backwards” is a saying many of us have heard and use to remember the change of clocks during the year. But how did the change come about and what is the link to Petts Wood?

Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Wildlife

A natural pond hidden in the woodland — Discover the different habitats

Petts Wood and Hawkwood - Who lives here?

Explore this haven of wildlife, so close to central London and discover what plants and animals are living in this idyllic spot.

Places nearby

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The north facing entrance to Red House

Red House

Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Jane Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.

The 13th century chapel at St Johns Jerusalem

St John's Jerusalem

Tranquil garden and 13th-century chapel

Quebec House, a National Trust property in the town of Westerham in Kent

Quebec House

Childhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759)

Eastbury Manor House, an Elizabethan gentry house. It is one of London’s hidden architectural gems.

Eastbury Manor House

Striking Elizabethan brick-built gentry house set in tranquil gardens

Rainham Hall is a historic Georgian House in Rainham, London

Rainham Hall

An elegant Georgian House with a diverse history, peaceful garden and changing exhibitions to explore.

Kent countryside from the Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden

Interesting hillside garden with year-round features

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Petts Wood and Hawkwood

How to get here

By train

Nearby there are 3 stations, with easy access from London and Kent.

Petts Wood (approx 0.6 miles / 0.9 km) - turn right at the top of the footbridge and exit to the east side of the station. At bottom of steps turn left into Station Square and follow the road around past the parade of shops. Turn left out of the Square and continue on to Woodland Way. Turn right into Towncourt Crescent. At end road turn left into Hazelmere Road for 30m. There is a signed footpath on the right-hand side of that leads to the woods via an underpass. TQ447683

Chislehurst (approx 0.33 miles / 0.5 km) – on leaving station turn right into Station Approach. Cross Summer Hill (A222) via the footbridge. Follow Gosshill Road, an unmade roadway, until the end of the public road. On the left-hand side is a footpath that leads to the estate – cross bridge over the Kydd Brook to Pond Wood, or turn right and follow footpath alongside the Kydd Brook. TQ436690.

St Mary Cray (approx 1 mile / 1.5 km) – turn left and exit to the north side of the station. Turn left into Sayes Court Road. At the end of the road bear right and turn left into Lessons Hill. At the top of the hill cross Orpington Road and enter woods via St Pauls Cray Common. TQ 454690.

By road

Situated to the east of Bromley (A21), to the south of Sidcup (A20) and to the north of Orpington (A21/M25), Petts Wood and HawkWood is 13 miles south-east of central London.

The estate is situated with the A222 to the north, the A208 running along the eastern boundary and railway lines forming Chislehurst and St Mary Cray junctions to the south.

Parking: Please note: there is no on-site parking.

By bus

Services 61, 162, 269, 273, R1, R2 and R3 run close to Petts Wood and Hawkwood.

No.61 Chislehurst – Bromley North Station. Alight Orpington Road stop and enter woods. TQ453683

No. 162 Beckenham Junction – Eltham Station. Alight Chislehurst Station. Turn into Gosshill Road (unmade road), and follow until the end of the public road. On the left-hand side is a footpath that leads to the estate – cross bridge over the Kyd Brook to Pond Wood, or turn right and follow footpath alongside the Kyd Brook. TQ436690.

No. 269 Bexleyheath - Bromley North Station. Alight Chislehurst Station. Turn into Gosshill Road, an unmade roadway opposite Station Approach, and follow until the end of the public road. On the left-hand side is a footpath that leads to the estate – cross bridge over the Kyd Brook to Pond Wood, or turn right and follow footpath alongside the Kyd Brook. TQ436690

No. 273 Petts Wood Station - Lewisham (Tesco). Alight St Pauls Cray stop and enter woods via St Paul’s Cray Common. TQ453691. R1 Green Street Green – St Paul’s Cray (Grovelands). Alight Bridgewater Close, walk to top of Lessons Hill, cross Orpington Road and enter woods via St Pauls Cray Common. TQ453690

R2 Petts Wood Station – Biggin Hill Valley. Alight at Crossway stop. Walk along Crossway, turn left into Hazelmere Road. 60m ahead there is a signed footpath on the right-hand side that leads to the woods via an underpass. TQ447683

R3 Locksbottom (Princess Royal Hospital) - Chelsfield Village. Alight at Crossway stop. Walk along Crossway, turn left into Hazelmere Road. 60m ahead there is a signed footpath on the right-hand side that leads to the woods via an underpass. TQ447683

Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Prices

Admission free

What is Gift Aid?

Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.

Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:

Gift Aid Admission
Standard Admission

If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.

Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:

	Gift Aid	Standard
Amount paid by visitor	£11.00	£10.00
Tax refund from Government*	£2.75	£0.00
Total received by the National Trust	£13.75	£10.00

*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Opening times

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures.

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