Bank holiday markets, roadworks and local plans
Published Tuesday 19 May 2026
Useful roadwork warnings, three new planning items and Beckenham Place Park bank-holiday events.
Top Updates
Rectory Road closure runs into the weekend
Rectory Road has a road closure until Saturday 23 May, while nearby Croydon Road, Blandford Road, High Street, St Mary's Avenue and Wickham Road all have traffic controls at points this week. Check before setting off.
New planning items include 95 High Street
Bromley is considering a proposal to change the first and second-floor commercial space at 95 High Street into two homes, plus householder applications on Oakwood Avenue and Aldersmead Road. See the 95 High Street application for the town-centre item.
Three To Put In The Diary
Sunday 24 May, 10am-3pm
Food and Farmers Market at Beckenham Place Park
The weekly Sunday market is due to run in front of the Mansion with produce, food stalls and local traders. Check the park event page before travelling.
Sunday 24 May, from 9.30am
PRE SCENEUK and SCENEUK youth theatre
Beckenham Place Mansion has youth theatre sessions on Sunday morning: PRE SCENEUK for ages 4-6 runs 9.30-11am, and SCENEUK for ages 7-18 runs 10am-1pm. Tickets are £16.50; see the PRE SCENEUK event page and SCENEUK event page.
Monday 25 May, 10am-5pm
So Last Century's Vintage Market at the Mansion
The bank holiday market brings vintage traders, street food, live music and artists' open studios to Beckenham Place Mansion. Entry is free; see the Beckenham Place Mansion event page.
What's On
Tuesday 19 May
Yoga for Mind, Breath and Body, 6.15-7.45pm. A mellow evening yoga class at Beckenham Place Mansion. Tickets are £12; see the event page.
Thursday 21 May
Crib Notes Choir, 1-2pm. A daytime, non-auditioned parents' choir at Beckenham Place Mansion. Tickets are £7; see the event page.
The RESET Hour, 7.15-8.15pm. A sunset sound journey at Beckenham Place Mansion, described as a relaxing session to soothe body and mind. Tickets are £20; see the event page.
Friday 22 May
Friday yoga class, 10.30-11.30am. A weekly yoga class at Beckenham Place Mansion, suitable for all levels. Tickets are £12; see the event page.
Saturday 23 May
Beckenham Place parkrun, 9am. The free weekly 5k at Beckenham Place Park starts at 9am. First-timers should register and bring a barcode; the parkrun page also has volunteer details.
Monday 25 May
Sewing Machine Drivers Licence for Kids, 10am-12.30pm. A one-off beginner sewing class at Beckenham Place Mansion. Tickets are £40; pupils do not need to own a machine. See the event page.
Roadworks and Transport
- Rectory Road: Road closure runs until Saturday 23 May.
- Worsley Bridge Road: Multi-way signals are scheduled for Bromley works running until Monday 15 June.
- Wickham Road: Thames Water works have multi-way signals from late Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 26 May.
- St Mary's Avenue: Multi-way signals run from late Tuesday 19 May to Thursday 21 May.
- High Street: Thames Water works have two-way signals until Wednesday 20 May.
- Croydon Road and Blandford Road: Croydon Road has stop/go boards from late Tuesday 19 May to Thursday 21 May, while Blandford Road has give-and-take traffic control from late Tuesday 19 May to Friday 22 May.
Planning Watch
- 95 High Street: A prior-notification application proposes changing first and second-floor commercial space into two homes within the mixed-use building. Read the Bromley planning record.
- 75 Oakwood Avenue: A householder application proposes demolishing the garage, conservatory and front porch canopy, then adding single-storey side and rear extensions with elevation changes. Read the Bromley planning record.
- 19 Aldersmead Road: A householder application proposes converting the garage into a habitable room, adding a single-storey rear extension and making elevation changes. Read the Bromley planning record.