Bromley is one of the Happiest Places to Live

The Guardian recently ranked Bromley as one of the happiest places to live in the UK

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Simon Cooper
May 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Did you see that the Guardian ranked Bromley as one of the happiest places to live in the UK? Bustling shopping, plentiful green space and excellent transport links to the city and the coast are the resounding highlights. Notable that Chislehurst was mentioned in the property section.

And I think this is about right. In our location we have the best of many worlds. A short train ride and we’re in one of the heart of one of the most significant cities in the world. An hour on the train or in the car, and we’re at the beach. And right on our doorstep we have an abundance of nature and greenery. Let’s hope no one takes that away.

We definitely have a lot of green spaces

Talking of being in the city, many of use will take a train via London Bridge, or even get off there for work or pleasure. The recent upgrade to the station a few years ago and the current building development near station has certainly improved the area. Companies within the area can vote on whether to continue the Business Improvement District (BID) for another five years.

What’s On

Food & Drink

  • Fri 30th: Pasta & Tiramisu class, @Joells

Arts & Culture

  • Tue 27th & Thu 29th: Botany Clay Day, @Ripley Arts Centre

  • Thu 31st: Chislehurst Charity Auction

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

  • Fri 23rd & Sat 24th: Spamalot

  • Sat 24th & Sun 25th: Puccini: La Bohème - studio auditorium

  • Sun 25th: Kai Widdrington - Evolution

  • Tue 27th: An evening with Ray Parlour and Alan Brazil

  • Wed 28th: Man in the Mirror

  • Thu 29th: Wolf Hall in Concert

  • Fri 30th: Locomotive for Murder.

Bromley Little Theatre

Sport

Cricket

  • Tue 27th-Wed 29th: Half-Term Cricket Camp. @CWKCC.

  • Chislehurst & West Kent CC 2nd XI vs Old Colfeians CC- 2nd XI
    Sat 24th, Chislehurst Cricket Ground 12:30

In Town

If you’re ever looking for a good evening dinner near Charring Cross, especially steak, you really should take a look at Smith & Wollensky. This is a wonderful restaurant and bar set over two floors, so even if you’re not here to eat, it’s also a great spot for a cocktail.

Smith & Wollensky is found just off the Strand

Smith & Wollensky is renowned for its USDA Prime, dry-aged steaks, fine wines, and classic cocktails, as well as daily delivered premium seafood.

There are many amazing items on the menu, but something I can personally recommend is the Hash Brown, which is served as the size of plate. So one to share, maybe.

It’s currently celebrating its 10th anniversary with a £10,000 dining giveaway. For bookings of 12 or more, guests are advised to contact the restaurant directly.

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