Where Spiders Gather in Bromley
Garages and sheds across Orpington
Orpington's larger plots mean bigger garages and sheds, often used for storage rather than a car, and the shelving and boxes inside give spiders places to sit undisturbed right through winter — numbers noticeably pick up once they start breeding in late summer.
Cold rooms in Hayes' older cottages
Hayes' older cottages, close to the green, often keep a ground-floor room — a scullery or utility space — that was never properly heated, and spiders favour that cold corner well before anyone notices the first web.
Signs to Look For
- Cobwebs building up in corners, cellars or rarely used rooms
- Spiders seen more often in autumn as they move indoors to breed
- Egg sacs tucked into skirting boards, window frames or storage boxes
- More activity in cold, undisturbed spaces — sheds, garages, cellars
Reducing Spider Shelter Outdoors
A tidier garage or shed and sealed gaps at the door give spiders far less to hide in through the colder months.
