Fishing Ponds
The Middle Pond looking towards Fishponds Road.
Activity Mornings
  • Fridays

    Every Friday -10 am, meet at Westerham Road car park. Tools and safety equipment will be supplied at all work sessions. Tea and coffee will be provided.


  • Additional Days

    The Keston Friends Group will occasionally meet on site with other volunteer groups such as the Bromley Volunteers and the Branching Out team. Typically we meet at 10.30 am, in Westerham Road car park and may work through until 3pm. Bring a packed lunch if you want to work all day or just come for as long as you can. Notification of these additional days will be given on the activity schedule on the "what's on" page.


  • Latest News

    FoKC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Green Flag for 2023-2024.

    FoKC is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its application to the Jubilee Parks Fund and that a project to upgrade the playground has been given the go ahead.   


  • Website Last Updated


    Monday 25th March 2024


Welcome to the
Friends of Keston Common
(incorporating Ravensbourne Open Space and Padmall Wood)

Our Aims:

  • To help to secure and promote the conservation and protection of Keston Common, Ravensbourne Open Space and Padmall Wood.
  • To promote its use as a place for quiet, informal enjoyment, recreation and study.
  • To help with practical conservation through voluntary action for the benefit of wildlife and the community under the supervision of idverde (parks management contractor to the London Borough of Bromley).
  • To assist in providing an educational experience for the general public in the history, natural history and biodiversity of Keston Common.
  • To maintain a sound financial base and seek other funding or donations to further activities which meet the above aims and objectives.

Our Supporters:

Supporters give what time they can spare and all gifts and talents are appreciated, from work on the common to helping with publicity material and fund raising. There is no annual subscription but voluntary donations from families, who wish to receive regular briefings, are most welcome.


Our Events:

Public Meeting - The next open meeting will be on Wednesday 9th October 2024, starting at 7.30pm. This will be held in-person at the Jubilee Room of the Keston Village Hall.

Walk Programme 2024 - This ever popular programme meets on the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 2pm from the Keston Village sign. For further details click here.

Safer Neighbourhood Watch - It has been reported that a lot of scams are being enacted in our local area and all residents are asked to remain vigilant at all times. A booklet highlighting possible threats has been produced by the metropolitan police and is available for download here.


Our News:

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