Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ St Mary Cray is an area of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. Historically it was a market town in the county of Kent. It is located north of Orpington, and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Charing Cross. “
What to do in St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly St Mary Cray event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
Having a good grasp of what’s in St Mary Cray and where helps get situated when moving. Our map compiles property price points and other details from this article to outline what’s available in St Mary Cray.
Other nearby areas around St Mary Cray
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in St Mary Cray? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
| Neighbourhood name | Link to our guide |
|---|---|
| Orpington | See the guide here |
| Petts Wood | See the guide here |
| Orpington | See the guide here |
| Petts Wood | See the guide here |
What type of amenities may you need in St Mary Cray?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in St Mary Cray name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In St Mary Cray, what schools are nearby?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the St Mary Cray vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Lessons In Orpington | 73 Highlands Road, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Saint Philomena’s Catholic Primary School | 35 Stanton Close, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Mrs Bonds Village Nursery | Village Hall, High Street, Saint Mary Cray, Orpington | 5 | 5 |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Dyke Drive, Orpington | 4.1 | 15 |
| Shelly Tots Pre-School | 17 Sandway Road, Orpington | 5 | 2 |
| Threshers Day Nursery | 193 High Street, Saint Mary Cray, Orpington | 4.6 | 5 |
| St Philomenas C P School | Chelsfield Road, Orpington | 3.4 | 5 |
| Baby Sensory | poverest coronation hall, 28 Bridge Road, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| St Mary Cray Primary School | 239B High Street, Saint Mary Cray, Orpington | 3.4 | 5 |
| Our Lady’s Preschool | 312 High Street, Saint Mary Cray, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Beulah Piano Tuition | 8 Rosecroft Close, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Shimmering Stars | 15 Northfield Avenue, Orpington | 5 | 1 |
| Beulah Piano Tuition | 37 Derry Downs, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Rossy’s Rascals preschool | Lower Road, Orpington | 5 | 2 |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Sweeps Lane, St. Mary Cray, Orpington | 3.5 | 4 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in St Mary Cray?
St Mary Cray 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinoza clinic – Orpington | 1 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 4.6 | 56 |
| The Crescent Surgery | 38 Marion Crescent, Saint Mary Cray, Orpington | 1.7 | 31 |
Post offices in the area of St Mary Cray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Post Office | 7 Mountfield Way, Orpington | 1.5 | 23 |
Tube & Train stations in and around St Mary Cray
Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of St Mary Cray to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. We weren’t able to locate any station in Bromley Common. Tell us in the comment if we are wrong. We will add them later on.
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Estate agents in St Mary Cray
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In St Mary Cray, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of St Mary Cray? 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 St Mary Cray to help you decide to move in there.
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Out of all the other services in St Mary Cray, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in St Mary Cray.
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
Gyms to stay in shape in St Mary Cray
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in St Mary Cray.
| 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 |
Galleries and Museums
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to St Mary Cray, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
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
The types of restaurants
St Mary Cray 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 St Mary Cray.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Express Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway | Marion Crescent, Orpington | 4.3 | 27 |
| Orpington Grill & Kebab Restaurant | 23 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 105 |
| Morley’s Orpington | 24 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 188 |
| Pret A Manger | Central Hub, Nugent Shopping Park, Central Hub, Nugent Shopping Park Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent | 4.3 | 372 |
| Pizza 2 Night | 57 High Street, Orpington | 4.3 | 137 |
| Parkside Restaurant | 5 Chislehurst Road, Orpington | 4.3 | 201 |
| TGF Pizza Orpington | 35 High Street, Orpington | 4.3 | 87 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 28a Marion Crescent, Orpington | 4.3 | 178 |
| Nando’s Orpington – Nugent Shopping | Unit 1A, Nugent Shopping Park, Cray Avenue, Orpington | 4.3 | 961 |
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 4.3 | 41 |
| The Builder’s Bun | Riverview House, Cray Avenue, Orpington | 4.3 | 5 |
| The Taj | 10 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 113 |
| Carlton cafe | Carlton Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 38 |
| TWINS Fish Chips | 18 Carlton Parade, Orpington | 4.3 | 99 |
| taste house africa | 1 Stanley Way, Orpington | 4.3 | 9 |
| Simla Balti House | 17 Stanley Way, Orpington | 4.3 | 54 |
| Gabe’s Afro-Caribbean Food, Cake & Coffee | Nugent Retail Park, Cray Avenue, Orpington | 4.3 | 45 |
| BredShed | Nugent Shopping Park, Orpington | 4.3 | 74 |
| Kings Traditional Fish and Chips | United Kingdom | 4.3 | 80 |
| Five Guys Orpington | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park, Orpington | 4.3 | 275 |
Pubs
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 St Mary Cray. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of St Mary Cray
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
Parks and green spaces in St Mary Cray
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 St Mary Cray in more detail.
| 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