The Bethlem Royal Hospital
NHS mental health hospital · Bromley
The Bethlem Royal Hospital is an NHS mental health hospital in Bromley, London, run by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Telephone
- 020 3228 6000
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
This is a mental health hospital and does not have an A&E department. If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day. Visits are arranged with the ward team.
Appointments and access
Admission to a mental health hospital is arranged by mental health teams, usually after an assessment. You cannot refer yourself for an inpatient stay. If someone you care about is staying here, the ward team can tell you about visiting and how to keep in touch.
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 020 3228 6000
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
The Bethlem Royal Hospital
Monks Orchard Road
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
Find care near here
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Eden Park about 18 minutes' walkNational Rail (Southeastern)TfL has no step-free information for this station.
Nearest bus stop: The Bethlem Royal Hospital (Stop U, towards Monks Orchard), about 3 minutes' walk. Routes 356 and SL5.
Plan your journey with TfL (opens the Transport for London website)
Step-free information is from TfL (data dated 20 October 2026) and covers the route from the street to the platform, not always onto the train. Lifts can be out of service: check TfL lift and station closures before you travel. Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital's postcode; stations and bus routes as listed by TfL on 22 October 2026. Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 and Geomni UK Map data © and database rights [2019].
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the hospital's official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Book, change or complain
- Book or manage your first outpatient appointment
- Patient advice (PALS) and other contact details
- This hospital on the NHS website
- Manage your referral (NHS e-Referral Service)
- What the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) does
- Read inspection reports (CQC)
- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
- Tell CQC about your care
- Find your local Healthwatch
About this hospital
| Provider | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Bromley |
More details
| NHS organisation code | RV505 |
|---|---|
| CQC location ID | RV505 |
Official website: The Bethlem Royal Hospital website
Hospital services
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Community services - Learning disabilities
- Community services - Mental Health
- Hospitals - Mental health/capacity
- Long-term conditions
- Rehabilitation (illness/injury)
- Urgent care centres
Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
We do not have this information yet. Contact the hospital directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for The Bethlem Royal Hospital?
Telephone: 020 3228 6000.
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