Bexley Council are encouraging south east London residents to explore the green chain, with guided walks and spring lambing on offer.

It is a 50-mile network of 300 open spaces across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark, comprising some of London’s nature reserves and historic buildings.

Upcoming events include a guided, semi-urban walk from Abbey Wood to Crayford on April 26, and spring lambing at Woodlands Community Farm in Welling on April 12.

Entry is £1 for adults and 50p for children to see the new-born lambs and take part in a treasure hunt or craft activities, from 11am to 4.30pm.

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Bexley Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Leisure Cllr Alex Sawyer said: “The Green Chain is one of the borough’s many fantastic assets and takes in a wealth of fantastic scenery and places of interest.

“Walking sections of the Green Chain is also brilliant for health and well-being and I know it attracts both residents and visitors alike to the borough.

“It’s a great time of year to make the most of the Green Chain and the various activities and events along it, so I urge people to get out there and explore what it has to offer this spring.”

Click here for a full list of events.