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Old Bexley A Beautiful Village Full of Life Old Bexley is a semi-rural area which has the appearance of a small, picturesque village, although fairly large in size and population and well connected to London and surrounding areas. Old Bexley, also referred to as Bexley Village, borders the river cray and contains some lovely buildings and parks. On visiting the area you can view some beautiful architecture including almshouses, public halls, the old church of St Mary's, school buildings and the water mill. The High Street also offers some great little shops and boutiques as well as restaurants, bars and pubs.

St Mary's Church The main landmark in Bexley is the church of Saint Mary's (Church of England). The church's most distinctive feature is probably the unusual spire which resembles an octagonal cone balanced precariously on top of a truncated pyramid. Carvings on the Norman Arch of the South Door are thought to date back to the twelth century although the church itself has been rebuilt since then. It is a beautiful building set in some lovely gardens.

Hall Place Hall Place is a beautiful grade 1 listed house dating from 1540. It is situated on the road out of Bexley towards Crayford and is set in 62 hectares of award winning gardens on the banks of the River Cray. It was extended in the 17th Century and unusually, two distinctly differant styles of building exist with little or no attempt made to harmonise them. Many people think this adds to the charm of the place. Hall Place houses the Bexley Museum Collection, some of which is on display throughout the house, and presents a varied programme of exhibitions throughout the year. The house is also the venue for events such as concerts, lectures and private functions. The Great Hall is licensed for Civil Wedding ceremonies. Group guided tours can be pre-booked year round.

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