Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadNatural history museum and more -aquarium and other attractions for kids (seasonal e.g. butterfly park). Easily accessible. Very near Sydenham Woods (400 year old ancient woods where they do wildlife walks).
I won't add all details here but have a full area guide, with links, so please contact me if you are considering staying and would like it.
395 locals recommend
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadNatural history museum and more -aquarium and other attractions for kids (seasonal e.g. butterfly park). Easily accessible. Very near Sydenham Woods (400 year old ancient woods where they do wildlife walks).
I won't add all details here but have a full area guide, with links, so please contact me if you are considering staying and would like it.
Parks & Nature
Brockwell Park
Dulwich Road
Belair House
5 Gallery Rd
Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park Stunning. Great cafes and more.
Great views of London. Outdoor, free gym. Kid's playing area (great -loads to do), kids cafe, well kept park.
10 locals recommend
Norwood Park
Salter's Hill Great views of London. Outdoor, free gym. Kid's playing area (great -loads to do), kids cafe, well kept park.
Clapham Common has loads of shops, bars, etc all around it and often has festivals and public events (circuses, etc) on the common. Popular, trendy area. Live Music in Clapham.
50 locals recommend
Clapham Common North Side
Clapham Common North SideClapham Common has loads of shops, bars, etc all around it and often has festivals and public events (circuses, etc) on the common. Popular, trendy area. Live Music in Clapham.
Huge park in Crystal Palace. Sports centre in the middle with huge swimming pool. Great views. Loads of bars, shops, restaurants in Crystal Palace.
12 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Park Road
Crystal Palace Park RoadHuge park in Crystal Palace. Sports centre in the middle with huge swimming pool. Great views. Loads of bars, shops, restaurants in Crystal Palace.
Sydenham Road
Sydenham Road400 year old ancient woods here. Free wildlife walks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Loads happening in Brixton! bars, clubs, cafes, markets, shops, cinemas, cultural events, live music, etc, etc!
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnLoads happening in Brixton! bars, clubs, cafes, markets, shops, cinemas, cultural events, live music, etc, etc!
Bars, clubs, shops, green/park, loads happening in the very popular Clapham (12 min drive away in an Uber).
66 locals recommend
Clapham High Street
Clapham High StreetBars, clubs, shops, green/park, loads happening in the very popular Clapham (12 min drive away in an Uber).
The Rosendale Pub is very popular in the area -great food, atmosphere and large beer gardens. It's a 5 minute walk away.
30 locals recommend
The Rosendale
65 Rosendale RdThe Rosendale Pub is very popular in the area -great food, atmosphere and large beer gardens. It's a 5 minute walk away.
The Paxton - a Queen's House venue
255 Gipsy RdAnother great local pub. 5 minute walk.
The Alleyn's Head
GreaterAnother local pub, 7 minute walk away.
Peckham
Bars, clubs, markets, shops, restaurants, trendy and popular area.
Food Scene
Shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, West Norwood is a high street and about to open a picturehouse cinema...
17 locals recommend
West Norwood
Shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, West Norwood is a high street and about to open a picturehouse cinema...
Loads of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, charming high street with a lovely feel to it... (picturehouse cinema, etc)
54 locals recommend
Lordship Lane
Lordship LaneLoads of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, charming high street with a lovely feel to it... (picturehouse cinema, etc)
Bars, pubs, restaurants, cinema coming soon, enormous park, shops, huge pool -loads happening in Crystal Palace.... Stunning views
72 locals recommend
Crystal Palace
Bars, pubs, restaurants, cinema coming soon, enormous park, shops, huge pool -loads happening in Crystal Palace.... Stunning views
Camberwell
Restaurants, bars, shops, loads happening here.
Balham
Popular area with bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, etc.
Sightseeing
Crystal Palace Road
Crystal Palace RoadAmazing views from Crystal Palace park.
Belair House
5 Gallery RdBeautiful and you can have coffee and food here.
Essentials
Clive Road
Clive Road2 convenience stores within a few mins walk of the house. One directly opposite.
TESCO Express
277 Battersea Park Rd5 to 10 min walk away on Croxsted road. Open till 11pm I believe.
Croxted Road
Croxted RoadA 5-10 min walk away -Tesco Express, Cafe Rouge, Cafe, Shops, Pubs...
Gipsy road is a 5 min walk away -there's mini supermarkets, cafes, 2 pubs, vet, 3 or so restaurants (Italian, Indian, etc) and various take away places. Also other shops.
6 locals recommend
Gipsy Road
Gipsy RoadGipsy road is a 5 min walk away -there's mini supermarkets, cafes, 2 pubs, vet, 3 or so restaurants (Italian, Indian, etc) and various take away places. Also other shops.
Everything Else
Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club
College RoadGolf course
Beautiful area with restaurants, cafes, parks, bars/pubs and a charming feel.
24 locals recommend
Dulwich Village
Beautiful area with restaurants, cafes, parks, bars/pubs and a charming feel.
West Dulwich overground is a 12-15 min walk from the house, (5 minute cycle or you can take the 3 bus to this station) the trains take 15 mins to London Victoria.
7 locals recommend
West Dulwich
West Dulwich overground is a 12-15 min walk from the house, (5 minute cycle or you can take the 3 bus to this station) the trains take 15 mins to London Victoria.
Rosendale Road
Rosendale RoadLocal road with various shops and restaurants. Very close by.
Various shops, farmers market on the weekends, restaurants, pubs, village-y feel, overground station here (e.g. get to blackfriars in 12 minutes), etc. Next to Brockwell park.
51 locals recommend
Herne Hill
Various shops, farmers market on the weekends, restaurants, pubs, village-y feel, overground station here (e.g. get to blackfriars in 12 minutes), etc. Next to Brockwell park.