Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Abbey Wood is an area in southeast London, England, straddling the border between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It is located 10.6 miles (17 km) east of Charing Cross. “
The facilities you might need in Abbey Wood
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Abbey Wood name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In Abbey Wood, what schools are nearby?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Abbey Wood
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley | Lensbury Way, London | 4.5 | 4 |
| Pulse & Water Learning | 138 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London | 5 | 4 |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School | Dahlia Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| St Paul’s Academy | 51 Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London | 2.8 | 101 |
| De Lucy Primary School | Cookhill Road, Abbey Wood, London | 3 | 15 |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School | Fuchsia Street, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Boxgrove Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hummingbird Day Nursery | 31 Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | St Michael’s & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Centre, 103 – 105 Abbey Wood Road, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| Willow Bank Primary School | Seacourt Road, London | 3.8 | 12 |
| St Thomas a Becket Primary School | 258 Eynsham Drive, London | 5 | 1 |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Kale Road, Erith | N/A | N/A |
| YMCA Thames Gateway Group – Lakeside Nursery | Bazalgette Way, London | 5 | 1 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Medical Practice | Yarnton Way, London | 3 | 191 |
Post offices in Abbey Wood
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Post Office | 3, Tilston Bright Square, Felixstowe Road, London | 2.7 | 29 |
| Post box | Eynsham Drive, Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood, London | 5 | 2 |
| Post Box | 1A Abbey Wood Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Post Box | 30 Grovebury Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Eynsham Drive Post Office | 166 Eynsham Drive, London | 2.2 | 57 |
| Post Box | Devenish Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Post Box | 6 Sewell Road, London | 5 | 1 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Abbey Wood
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Abbey Wood entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood | 513 Abbey Wood Road, London | 4.3 | 152 |
How’s the local life around Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Abbey Wood. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Abbey Wood.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Abbey Wood and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
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What else is close to Abbey Wood?
If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity
| Neighbourhood name | Link to our guide |
|---|---|
| Plumstead | See the guide here |
| Thamesmead | See the guide here |
| Plumstead | See the guide here |
| Thamesmead | See the guide here |
In Abbey Wood, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Abbey Wood? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Abbey Wood to help you decide to move in there.
Public houses of Abbey Wood
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Abbey Wood. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Abbey Wood
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | 31 Wilton Road Abbey Wood SE2 9RH | A traditional public house next to Abbey Wood railway station. Refurbished and redecorated in 2015, again in 2019 when it was taken over by Dirty Liquor and again in 2023 following the exit of Dirty Liquor. There is an upstairs function room along with a large garden to the rear. |
| Birchwood | Grovebury Road Abbey Wood SE2 9BB | A 1960s pub situated within a contemporary housing estate. The interior has been redecorated in 2015 with a function room to the rear which is also used as a dinning room for Sunday lunch. Outside there is a paved area with seating and a covered smoking area. Live music on is on Friday and Sunday evenings, a quiz night on Thursdays, chess on Mondays and cribbage on Tuesdays. |
What kind of gyms are there in Abbey Wood?
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Abbey Wood easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Museums & Galleries in the area
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Abbey Wood below.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Abbey Wood, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
Are the restaurants in Abbey Wood any good?
Abbey Wood has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
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Parks and green spaces in Abbey Wood
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Abbey Wood offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026