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Abbey Wood is an area on the eastern border of the London Borough of Greenwich, between Plumstead (west) and Erith (east), Abbey Wood takes its name from the nearby Lesnes Abbey and Bostall Woods.
Abbey Woods nearest railway stations are Abbey Wood railway station. Trains from this station run to London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street via Woolwich and Greenwich or Lewisham to the west there is a limited service to London Victoria. Eastbound the trains go to Dartford with a limited service going to Crayford, Gravesend and Gillingham.
The original Abbey Wood back in the 19th century (known locally as "The Village") is the area slightly south of Abbey Wood railway station.
Built where Knee Hill became Harrow Manorway and crossed the railway (North Kent Line).
Places of interest include Lesnes Abbey and Bostall Woods & Bostall Heath. Bostall Woods (part of the South East London Green Chain) has one of a limited few camping & caravan sites in London. Bostall Woods is a well known source of fossilised animal remnants namely sharks' teeth.
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Area News for Abbey Wood
Why Abbey Wood is transforming into a sought-after location
Abbey Wood is a small district located within south-east London, within the boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley.
Read Article ... Published on 19th November, 2014
Crossrail project to boost investment in Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood has undergone a series of changes in recent times, and an increasing number of people are looking at it as a place to invest in property.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2013
Crossrail to boost London property market by £5.5bn
Lettings in London could receive a major boost from the Crossrail project over the next nine years as significant investment takes place along the public transport route.
Read Article ... Published on 25th October, 2012
Bexley among London's top ten friendliest boroughs
The London borough of Bexley has been named as one of the top ten friendliest parts of the city, second only to Havering in the north-east of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 24th August, 2012
BAA in £230 million Crossrail deal
Crossrail has agreed a £230 million funding deal with the British Airports Authority (BAA) to help develop the service.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
