The green south east London area above a maze of caves 23 minutes from central London

Chislehurst is a popular place to live for those wanting to be able to get into London without wanting to live in the thick of the city.

One of its most interesting features that is completely unique to Chislehurst are the Chislehurst caves.

The labyrinth caves have been carved out for hundreds of years and were first open to the public in 1900.

They have since been used as a venue for concerts and dances and even became an air-raid shelter during World War Two, protecting 15,000 each night.

Chislehurst caves (Image: Chislehurst caves)

While London can be short of green spaces, Chislehurst boasts the beautiful Scadbury Park Nature Reserve.

It’s on the edge of Chislehurst overlooking the river Cray and is made up of 300 acres of green space.

For those in search of stunning architecture, there are plenty of breath-taking churches in Chislehurst.

Scadbury Park (Image: Google maps)

According to TripAdvisor, Christ Church Chislehurst, the Church of Annunciation and St Nicholas Church are must-sees for those in the area.

For families looking for some fun, Sidcup family golf is right around the corner – a dinosaur-themed mini golf venue.

It also has a lit driving range, a practice green and bunker and even a café for family members who might prefer to watch the action from a distance.

Chislehurst caves (Image: Chislehurst caves)

Or, if you’re looking for a full-sized golf experience, Chislehurst golf club was founded in 1894 and has an 18-hole course set over 70 acres of land.

There is no shortage of popular pubs in Chislehurst, with lots of cosy spots around for people wanting their weekend pint.

The Cockpit can be found on Royal Parade – a micropub which shares its space with a florist.

This is a popular spot for locals and staff really encourage customers to chat with one another and be sociable which has led to many regulars making friends at the pub and now meeting there regularly to catch up.

The Cockpit (Image: Newsquest)

There is also the Bickley Arms, a dog-friendly pub with a beer garden close to Chislehurst train station with a cosy interior and selling local beer.

A pub offering “the best cask ales and Sunday roasts in south east London’ is the Bull’s Head, based in Royal Parade, which also has rooms for anyone in search of a Chislehurst mini-break.

Transport links in Chislehurst are very good, making it well connected to the rest of London.

It has lots of buses available and a Southeastern rail service which can have you at London bridge in a short 23 minutes.

Chislehurst is one of the more expensive spots to live in south east London with the average house price being £637,435 over the last year.

The average price of a flat is £395,497 and for a semi-detached home the average over the last year was £645,083.