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St John's Church

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: London LOOP (Section 2)

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: LCN 67

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

31 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
link to Falconwood stationWalking route

Signposts link from Falconwood station to the Green Chain Walk

Named routeRef G-CRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Falconwood stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Mottingham stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Green Chain Walk section 3Walking route
Named routeRef G-CRegional walking route
Green Chain Walk section 5Walking route
Named routeRef G-CRegional walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 26Cycling route

Classed as a 'radial route in South East London' in the original LCN+ scheme, connecting Eltham – Crystal Palace – Streatham – (Wandsworth) – Hammersmith – (Willesden). In reality LCN26 is a (non-continuous) 'orbital' route through SE, S and W London.

Named routeRef 26Local cycle route
LCN 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69Local cycle route
LCN 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67Local cycle route
LCN 2aCycling route
Named routeRef 2aLocal cycle route
LCN 22 (detour)Cycling route
Named routeRef (22)Local cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John the Evangelist, Church Road, Sidcup - Churchyard

St John the Evangelist, Church Road, Sidcup - Churchyard

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