Orpington is a popular neighbourhood in Bromley known for its green spaces, local businesses and speedy transport links to London.
One of the most popular features of Bromley is Priory Gardens – a beautiful green space with a lake and pond.
It gives locals the perfect chance to escape the hustle and bustle of London for an afternoon to have a peaceful wander.
A reviewer on TripAdvisor said: “Priory Gardens are a beautiful setting and a great place to walk peacefully.
“Ponds have returned to normal after a severe drought in 2022.
“There is a nice little cafe at the entrance.
“The council have now installed a bird seed dispenser (for a charge) but bring your own cup or bag.
“There are lots of ducks, geese but still waiting for the swans to return.”
While the café at Priory Gardens is a lovely place for a bite to eat and a coffee, there is also Pato Lounge which is a much-loved spot for locals.
The spot is child-friendly, dog-friendly and also offers vegan and vegetarian menus in addition to the regular menu.
Pato Lounge has a massive, varied menu with brunch options, flatbreads, burgers, mains, salads, tapas and more.
Orpington GPO is a fun, quirky place to eat in the neighbourhood.
It is an independent restaurant based in Orpington’s High Street which has a postal theme since it’s actually inside an old post office.
Orpington GPO serves mouth-watering food such as crab and king prawn linguine, roasted pork belly and their signature GPO burger.
If you are looking for shopping, then Walnut Shopping Centre in Orpington has everything you could need.
From B&M to Pure Gym to Nandos, there is a massive range of shops and eateries in the shopping centre.
Or if you prefer being a bit thriftier, there is ample opportunity to browse the charity shops in Orpington.
On the High Street alone, there is St Christpher’s shop, the YMCA shop, Scope Orpington, Cancer Research, Hospices of Hope and Orpington PDSA charity shop.
However, it is on the pricier side if you are looking to buy a home in Orpington.
Last year, the average price of houses purchased was £607,637 according to Rightmove.
Most homes sold were semi-detached homes, which Rightmove says were selling for an average price of £579,452.
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