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Chelsfield
Chelsfield — village and suburb in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chelsfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 14,507 people. Address: BR6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and suburb in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3582°, 0.1278°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chelsfield is an area in southeast London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley and, prior to 1965, in the historic county of Kent. It lies south of Goddington, west of Well Hill, north of Pratt's Bottom and east of Green Street Green. The area is split into two distinct areas – the historic 'village' section, and the newer development by the railway station.
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Background
History
The name is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Cillesfelle", meaning "land of a man called Cēol". Another older variant was 'Chilesfeld'. The village church was constructed in the early Norman period, and gives its names to the Five Bells pubs. Chelsfield was historically a stopping place for drovers. In 1868 Chelsfield station was opened, however, it was located 1 mile west of the village. As a result, in 1925 land near the station was bought by Homesteads Ltd. and developed for housing, thus creating what is sometimes referred to as 'New Chelsfield.' Further development occurred after the Second World War, with New Chelsfield eventually merging with Green Street Green and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3582, 0.1278
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Population
- 14,507
- Nearest railway station
- Chelsfield — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123605 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chelsfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chelsfield 2019.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cross House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Chelsfield House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
John Hugh Mortimer Ellis
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
The Rock And Fountain Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Goddington
Chapels · 1.4 km
Harris Academy Orpington
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
The Priory School
Abbeys & priories · 2.2 km
Badgers Mount
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Pratt's Bottom
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Bird Bath of the Ages
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
St Margaret's Church, Halstead
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Orpington War memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Chelsfield is a town located in London with a population of 14,507. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 14,507
- Constituency
- Orpington
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Things to see in Chelsfield
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John Hugh Mortimer Ellis
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The Priory School
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Where to eat & stay near Chelsfield
Places to stay
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The Rock And Fountain Public House
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The Blue Anchor Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelsfield?
- Chelsfield is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR6), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Chelsfield?
- Chelsfield — village and suburb in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chelsfield?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR6.
- Is Chelsfield a protected site?
- Yes — Chelsfield is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chelsfield free to visit?
- Yes, Chelsfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelsfield?
- The nearest railway station is Chelsfield, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR6.