GreenAcres Kemnal Park

Rolling grassland and mature trees make up this sprawling park in Greater London, which sits a stone's throw from Abbey Wood. It's the sort of place where locals actually spend time rather than tourists ticking boxes, and honestly, that's refreshing.

The park itself is straightforward - open green spaces, tree-lined paths, and enough room to stretch your legs without feeling crowded even on weekends. You'll find families playing cricket, dog walkers doing their circuits, and people genuinely just sitting about. There's no theme park nonsense, no gift shop, just proper outdoor space doing what outdoor space should do.

It works best if you're the sort who likes a decent walk and doesn't need constant activity. Bring a picnic, let the kids run around, sit under the trees. If you're expecting manicured gardens or scenic vistas, you'll be disappointed. But if you want a half-decent green lung where you can actually breathe and move freely, it delivers.

Worth combining with Abbey Wood's glamping sites if you're basing yourself in Greater London for a few days - the proximity means you could easily pop over for a morning stroll before heading elsewhere. Allow two to three hours maximum unless you're genuinely just after a quiet spot to decompress. Free, as far as I can tell, which helps when you're already forking out for accommodation.