Local Guides
In-depth guides to restaurants, things to do, moving to Crayford, and more.
15 May 2026
Crayford Recycling Centre: Thames Road Opening Times & What You Can Tip
A practical guide to using Bexley's Thames Road Reuse and Recycling Centre in Crayford — opening times, ID rules, and van restrictions.
20 Apr 2026
Shopping in Crayford: Tower Retail Park and the Town's Big Stores
Crayford is one of Bexley's main shopping destinations. Here is what you'll find at Tower Retail Park and the supermarkets around Crayford Road.
10 Apr 2026
Getting To & From Crayford: Trains, Buses and Roads
How to travel to and from Crayford — the railway station, the bus network, and the main roads through the town.
25 Mar 2026
Crayford's Industrial & Aviation Heritage: Vickers, Guns and Aeroplanes
Crayford grew as a factory town around the Vickers armaments works. Its public art still celebrates that industrial and aviation history.
15 Feb 2026
Crayford Stadium: The Story of the Greyhound Track (1932–2025)
From a grass speedway circuit in 1932 to closure in 2025 — the history of greyhound racing at Crayford.
1 Mar 2026
Things To Do in Crayford: Parks, Riverside Walks and Public Art
Beyond the shops, Crayford has riverside gardens, green walks, and a trail of public sculpture. Here are ideas for a day out.
1 Feb 2026
Pubs in Crayford: Where to Find a Pint
A short guide to pubs in Crayford, a town whose social life was once built around its Vickers factory.
20 Jan 2026
Moving to Crayford: An Area Guide
Thinking of moving to Crayford? An overview of the town, its neighbourhoods, transport, schools and amenities in the London Borough of Bexley.