Crayford sits a few miles off the southern banks of the River Thames, in the borough of Bexley, and around a 45-minute train journey from central London.
Explore historic Crayford
Crayford is an archeologist's dream, with the Battle of Crayford - which took place around 456 AD - leaving lots of artefacts and relics in its wake. Ancient rhinoceros bones and evidence of an Iron Age settlement has also been uNearthed at the marshes.
Going to the dogs
Come the weekend, Crayford Stadium holds greyhound racing, where you can bet on your favourite canines and enjoy a few drinks and casual bites as you watch them chase the mechanical hare.
