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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Grove Park is a district of South East London, England within the London Borough of Lewisham. It is located north east of Bromley and south east of Lewisham. “

Things we love about Grove Park

Grove Park has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Grove Park has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Grove Park

In Grove Park, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Museums & Galleries in the region

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Grove Park we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Chiswick House and GardensBurlington Lane, London4.61386

Green spaces and parks of Grove Park

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Grove Park in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Where can you buy groceries in the area

Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Grove Park. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Tesco Petrol StationCroydon Road, Beckenham4.2269
Tesco SuperstoreCroydon Road, Beckenham3.9604
Eden Park’s Co-op150-164 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham4.230

Pubs

As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Grove Park has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Brockley Brewery & TaproomUnit 28, Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Manor Lane
Hither Green
SE12 0TX
Taproom open Weekends at the brewery’s new brewing site in Hither Green, opened in late 2019. Range of the brewery’s beers available to drink in or take out. Re-opened on 18th February 2023 after a period of refurbishment.
Crown Tavern117 Burnt Ash Hill
Lee
SE12 0AJ
Built in the 1860s as a multi-roomed pub, the ground floor has been converted into a single space with some separation between areas. As part of refurbishment a purpose built restaurant area (single storey) was added at the rear. Large beer garden at the front with parking and cycle racks at the rear. Function room with own bar on first floor is available for hire. Re-opened after extensive refurbishment on 11 August 2015 with six handpumps.
Duke of Edinburgh394 Lee High Road
Lee
SE12 8RW
A friendly Victorian corner pub which is the only riverside pub in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated next to the River Quaggy on the main road between Lewisham and Lee. The exterior is little changed since originally built in the 1870s. The interior is not so well preserved being a single room dominated by the front-facing bar. Usually has real ale available. Tuesday night is quiz night which starts at 8.15pm.
Lord Northbrook116 Burnt Ash Road
Lee
SE12 8PU
This spacious and tastefully furnished corner pub was acquired by Fuller’s in 2016. The interior has pastel shade walls and a rear conservatory restaurant area. Rustic tables and chairs abound and large picture windows give great street views. See the pub’s website for details of various music and other events held including vinyl nights and a fortnightly quiz. You can even listen to an audio book whilst visiting the lavatory!
Summerfield60 Baring Road
Lee
SE12 0PS
A Victorian house with en-suite letting rooms accommodation above. The U-shaped bar is of a traditional style, augmented with comfortable sofas. Patio seating out front with garden at rear. Quiz on Tuesday.

Restaurants

Grove Park is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Grove Park.

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The things you might need in Grove Park

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Grove Park name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Schools in and around the area of Grove Park

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Grove Park. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Roko Health Club Chiswick BridgeChiswick Sports Ground, Hartington Road, Chiswick, London3.3115
Kew College Prep24-26 Cumberland Road, RichmondN/AN/A
Tideway Scullers SchoolDan Mason Drive, Dukes Meadow, Chiswick516
Kew Tutor9 Defoe Avenue, Richmond11
Yvonne TennisDorchester House, 8 Strand Drive, RichmondN/AN/A
Chiswick SchoolBurlington Lane, London2.824
Spanish Conversation0 West Park Avenue, Richmond51
Kew Riverside Primary School37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond57
Chiswick Saturday Music CentreStaveley Road, Chiswick, London52
The King’s C of E Primary SchoolCumberland Road, Richmond57
Elmwood Montessori School, Preschool and Forest School, ChiswickSt Michael’s Centere, Elmwood Road, London52
Mikołaj Rej Polish SchoolBurlington Lane, Chiswick, LondonN/AN/A
Bright Horizons Chiswick Day Nursery and PreschoolQuintin Hogg Memorial Ground, Chiswick, London3.58
Grove Park Primary SchoolNightingale Close, London4.38
Strand on the Green Junior SchoolSchool House, Thames Road, Chiswick, London4.718
Ellen Wilkinson school for girlsQueen’s Dr, West Acton, LondonN/AN/A
Strand-on-the-Green Infant SchoolSchool House, Thames Road, Chiswick, London47
Nataly Ganina Piano Studio15 Beechwood Avenue, RichmondN/AN/A
Meet Kids54 Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, LondonN/AN/A
Kew Riverside Pitches2 Barker Close, RichmondN/AN/A

Health amenities that are in Grove Park

Grove Park has 2 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 NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Richmond Medical GroupQuadrant House, Levett Square, Richmond3.743
Chiswick Menopause ClinicBond House, HCA Chiswick Outpatients, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London59

Post offices in and around the area of Grove Park

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Grove Park provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Strand On The Green Post Office54 Thames Road, London3.817

Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Grove Park

Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Grove Park to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
ChiswickUnited Kingdom4.134

Finding an estate agent in Grove Park

If you’ve been reading up on Grove Park, you’re already doing the right research. When you’re ready to take the next step, a trusted estate agent is your best ally.
As a London-based agency,
Cozee knows the market well — and we’d be delighted to help you find your ideal home in Grove Park.

What to do in the area of Grove Park

There are always activities happening in lively Grove Park. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Grove Park page to make finding local happenings easier.

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Other neighbourhoods near Grove Park

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 nameLink to our guide
Roehampton University See the guide here
East Sheen See the guide here
Mortlake See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Ham See the guide here
Castelnau See the guide here
Brentford See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
Boston Manor See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Acton See the guide here
Roehampton University See the guide here
East Sheen See the guide here
Mortlake See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Ham See the guide here
Castelnau See the guide here
Brentford See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
Boston Manor See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Acton See the guide here

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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