Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky pub on Lewisham high street. The pub was recently refurbished and they found an old sign which read "Suttons' Radio" which they decided was a great name! Inside you'll find lots of retro radios as well as old maps of the local area. There is a pub quiz on Sunday evenings and live music on the last Friday of the month.
Suttons' Radio
139-141 Lewisham High StQuirky pub on Lewisham high street. The pub was recently refurbished and they found an old sign which read "Suttons' Radio" which they decided was a great name! Inside you'll find lots of retro radios as well as old maps of the local area. There is a pub quiz on Sunday evenings and live music on the last Friday of the month.
This is an eccentric pub and music venue with events on every night of the week. It's got a large beer garden which is nice to sit in when the sun's shining!
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Fox & Firkin
316 Lewisham High StThis is an eccentric pub and music venue with events on every night of the week. It's got a large beer garden which is nice to sit in when the sun's shining!
Dirty South
162 Lee High RdRecently re-opened pub which is great for a drink or bite to eat!
Shopping
Lewisham market is open 7 days a week and sells anything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to clothes and suitcases!
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Lewisham High Street
Lewisham High StreetLewisham market is open 7 days a week and sells anything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to clothes and suitcases!
Lewisham Shopping Centre has all the essentials that you may need during your stay.
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Lewisham Shopping Centre
Molesworth StreetLewisham Shopping Centre has all the essentials that you may need during your stay.
Sightseeing
Greenwich Park is walking distance from our flat and makes for a nice trip out. The park itself is very varied with a flower garden, hills and open areas of grass that are perfect for a picnic in the sunshine. Whilst you're there, you can also visit the Observatory, the Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum.
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Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park is walking distance from our flat and makes for a nice trip out. The park itself is very varied with a flower garden, hills and open areas of grass that are perfect for a picnic in the sunshine. Whilst you're there, you can also visit the Observatory, the Royal Naval College and the National Maritime Museum.
Blackheath is a large green open space a short walk away from the flat. You won't believe you're in London until you see the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf in the distance! Blackheath Village is also a lovely place to walk around with nice restaurants, cafés and shops. You can walk there from the flat, take the National Rail train to Blackheath station or take the 89 or 380 bus.
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadBlackheath is a large green open space a short walk away from the flat. You won't believe you're in London until you see the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf in the distance! Blackheath Village is also a lovely place to walk around with nice restaurants, cafés and shops. You can walk there from the flat, take the National Rail train to Blackheath station or take the 89 or 380 bus.
Buckingham Palace is a must-see when visiting London.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Victoria, walk for around 10 mins
- Take the National Rail train to Charing Cross and walk past Trafalgar Square and along the Mall
- Alternatively, get off the train at London Bridge and transfer to the Jubilee line to Green Park
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a must-see when visiting London.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Victoria, walk for around 10 mins
- Take the National Rail train to Charing Cross and walk past Trafalgar Square and along the Mall
- Alternatively, get off the train at London Bridge and transfer to the Jubilee line to Green Park
Soar above London on the London Eye!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Waterloo East, the London Eye is around a 10-minute walk from there
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London Eye
Soar above London on the London Eye!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Waterloo East, the London Eye is around a 10-minute walk from there
Madame Tussauds is somewhere that you should definitely go to at least once in your life!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge, change to London Underground Jubilee Line to Baker Street, it is a short walk from there
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Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadMadame Tussauds is somewhere that you should definitely go to at least once in your life!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge, change to London Underground Jubilee Line to Baker Street, it is a short walk from there
An interesting insight into British history and home of the Crown Jewels.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge station, walk over London Bridge and along the river until you reach the tower
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Tower of London
An interesting insight into British history and home of the Crown Jewels.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge station, walk over London Bridge and along the river until you reach the tower
The Shard has already become an iconic part of the London skyline. Visit the "View from The Shard" viewing platform or treat yourself to dinner or drinks at one of the Shard's restaurants and bars. We recommend Hutong for some delicious Chinese food with a view (booking recommended)!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge, you will see the Shard straight away when you exit the station
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe Shard has already become an iconic part of the London skyline. Visit the "View from The Shard" viewing platform or treat yourself to dinner or drinks at one of the Shard's restaurants and bars. We recommend Hutong for some delicious Chinese food with a view (booking recommended)!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge, you will see the Shard straight away when you exit the station
The O2 (originally the Millennium Dome) is a hub of activity in North Greenwich. The O2 Academy itself is a music venue but there is also a cinema and plenty of restaurants and bars around it. You can even walk over the top of the dome if you're brave enough!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the 108 bus from Lockmead Road (next to the Bowling Alley)
- Alternatively, take the DLR up to Canary Wharf and change to the Jubilee line to North Greenwich
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The O2
Peninsula SquareThe O2 (originally the Millennium Dome) is a hub of activity in North Greenwich. The O2 Academy itself is a music venue but there is also a cinema and plenty of restaurants and bars around it. You can even walk over the top of the dome if you're brave enough!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the 108 bus from Lockmead Road (next to the Bowling Alley)
- Alternatively, take the DLR up to Canary Wharf and change to the Jubilee line to North Greenwich
The London 2012 Olympic Games were iconic. The Olympic Park is a great place to walk around and see the Olympic Stadium (now West Ham FC's stadium) and London Aquatics Centre. You can also try out the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide and visit Westfield Shopping Centre.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the DLR, change at Canary Wharf to get the DLR to Stratford
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The London 2012 Olympic Games were iconic. The Olympic Park is a great place to walk around and see the Olympic Stadium (now West Ham FC's stadium) and London Aquatics Centre. You can also try out the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide and visit Westfield Shopping Centre.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the DLR, change at Canary Wharf to get the DLR to Stratford
The London skyline would not be complete without St Paul's.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Cannon Street, turn left out of the station and walk for just under 10 mins
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St. Paul's Cathedral
The London skyline would not be complete without St Paul's.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Cannon Street, turn left out of the station and walk for just under 10 mins
Tower Bridge is easily the best-looking of all London's bridges. You can walk along it at street level or venture inside to learn about its history and take the "leap of faith" walking across glass on its top level.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Get the National Rail train to London Bridge and walk for around 10 mins through More London Riverside
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge is easily the best-looking of all London's bridges. You can walk along it at street level or venture inside to learn about its history and take the "leap of faith" walking across glass on its top level.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Get the National Rail train to London Bridge and walk for around 10 mins through More London Riverside
See the Cutty Sark in all its glory by the Thames in Greenwich and learn about its history. Afterwards, why not take a walk under the Thames through the Greenwich foot tunnel?
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the DLR to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
- Alternatively, you can walk there in around 30 mins
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Cutty Sark
King William WalkSee the Cutty Sark in all its glory by the Thames in Greenwich and learn about its history. Afterwards, why not take a walk under the Thames through the Greenwich foot tunnel?
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the DLR to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
- Alternatively, you can walk there in around 30 mins
This is a lesser-known attraction in London which is definitely worth a visit. It is a cable car ride over the Thames with great views of Canary Wharf, as well as some of London's existing industrial areas. You can buy an aeroplane-style boarding pass or just use your Oyster card! When you get to the other side in the Royal Docks, you can either take the cable car back again or take the DLR via Canary Wharf.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the 108 bus from Lockmead Road (next to the Bowling Alley)
- Alternatively, take the DLR to Canary Wharf and change to the Jubilee line to North Greenwich
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Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley WayThis is a lesser-known attraction in London which is definitely worth a visit. It is a cable car ride over the Thames with great views of Canary Wharf, as well as some of London's existing industrial areas. You can buy an aeroplane-style boarding pass or just use your Oyster card! When you get to the other side in the Royal Docks, you can either take the cable car back again or take the DLR via Canary Wharf.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the 108 bus from Lockmead Road (next to the Bowling Alley)
- Alternatively, take the DLR to Canary Wharf and change to the Jubilee line to North Greenwich
Camden Market is a great place to wander around. There are so many different shops and stalls there as well as loads of street food to try!
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail to London Bridge, then the Northern Line to Camden Town
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Market is a great place to wander around. There are so many different shops and stalls there as well as loads of street food to try!
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail to London Bridge, then the Northern Line to Camden Town
One of the iconic views of London. The screens have recently been replaced. There are often buskers and street performers here.
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail train to Charing Cross and walk up through Trafalgar or Leicester Square
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusOne of the iconic views of London. The screens have recently been replaced. There are often buskers and street performers here.
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail train to Charing Cross and walk up through Trafalgar or Leicester Square
This is the place to go in London for shopping. You will find all the stores either along Oxford Street or intersecting Regent Street.
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail train to Charing cross, then either walk for around 20 mins through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, take the 23/139 bus from Charing Cross Station or take the Bakerloo line to Oxford Circus.
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetThis is the place to go in London for shopping. You will find all the stores either along Oxford Street or intersecting Regent Street.
To get there from Lewisham:
Take the National Rail train to Charing cross, then either walk for around 20 mins through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, take the 23/139 bus from Charing Cross Station or take the Bakerloo line to Oxford Circus.
Hyde Park is huge and a lovely place to go when it's sunny.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge
- Then take the Jubilee line to Green Park and walk for around 10 minutes
- Alternatively, take the National Rail train to Victoria and walk for about 15 minutes
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is huge and a lovely place to go when it's sunny.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge
- Then take the Jubilee line to Green Park and walk for around 10 minutes
- Alternatively, take the National Rail train to Victoria and walk for about 15 minutes
Essentials
This is where we do the majority of our food shopping as it is really close to the flat and sells a good variety of products. It is open until midnight Mon - Saturday but closes at 5pm on Sundays.
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Tesco Superstore
290A Lewisham RdThis is where we do the majority of our food shopping as it is really close to the flat and sells a good variety of products. It is open until midnight Mon - Saturday but closes at 5pm on Sundays.
This tends to be our back-up choice if we need to buy food on a Sunday evening when Tesco is closed. There is a decent selection for a small shop and it is open until 11pm every day.
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Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareThis tends to be our back-up choice if we need to buy food on a Sunday evening when Tesco is closed. There is a decent selection for a small shop and it is open until 11pm every day.
This is the closest hospital to our flat and can be easily reached by bus, taxi or by walking. They have an Accident & Emergency department for urgent care.
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University Hospital Lewisham
High StreetThis is the closest hospital to our flat and can be easily reached by bus, taxi or by walking. They have an Accident & Emergency department for urgent care.
Getting Around
Lewisham Station has National Rail trains running to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Victoria.
Lewisham DLR Station has services running to Canary Wharf and Bank. You can change at Canary Wharf for services to Stratford.
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Lewisham Station
Lewisham Station has National Rail trains running to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Victoria.
Lewisham DLR Station has services running to Canary Wharf and Bank. You can change at Canary Wharf for services to Stratford.
We have used this car rental company before and never had any issues. They have usually offered us a free upgrade which is nice.
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Europcar London Lewisham
168 Lee High RdWe have used this car rental company before and never had any issues. They have usually offered us a free upgrade which is nice.
London Overground is part of the Night Tube network which runs 24-hours throughout Friday and Saturday nights. If you're out late, this can be a good way to get back as from New Cross Gate it's a short bus ride. Otherwise, Lewisham is served well by night buses or you could always get a taxi or Uber.
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New Cross Gate station
New Cross RoadLondon Overground is part of the Night Tube network which runs 24-hours throughout Friday and Saturday nights. If you're out late, this can be a good way to get back as from New Cross Gate it's a short bus ride. Otherwise, Lewisham is served well by night buses or you could always get a taxi or Uber.
Entertainment & Activities
This is our favourite cinema. Tickets are only £5 which is unheard of in London! To get there from our flat, take the train to Victoria and get off at Peckham Rye station or get the 136 or 436 bus.
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Peckhamplex
95A Rye LnThis is our favourite cinema. Tickets are only £5 which is unheard of in London! To get there from our flat, take the train to Victoria and get off at Peckham Rye station or get the 136 or 436 bus.
This is our local swimming pool and gym. You don't need a membership to attend so it's convenient for your stay!
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Glass Mill Leisure Centre
41 Loampit ValeThis is our local swimming pool and gym. You don't need a membership to attend so it's convenient for your stay!
Arts & Culture
The Southbank Centre is the UK's biggest arts centre where there is always something going on including art, theatre, dance and music. In summer, you can even go there to enjoy some street food and a drink overlooking the Thames.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Waterloo East (destination Charing Cross) and walk for around 8 minutes
- Alternatively, stay on the train to Charing Cross and walk across the bridge
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Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is the UK's biggest arts centre where there is always something going on including art, theatre, dance and music. In summer, you can even go there to enjoy some street food and a drink overlooking the Thames.
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to Waterloo East (destination Charing Cross) and walk for around 8 minutes
- Alternatively, stay on the train to Charing Cross and walk across the bridge
Even if you're not that into art, the Tate Modern building is worth seeing in itself. Set in an old power plant on the river Thames, the Tate Modern is full of modern art. In particular, the Picasso 1932 exhibition runs until 9th September 2018 and is very impressive. Although entry to the general admission part of the gallery is free, make sure you book tickets in advance for exhibitions!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge and walk along the River Thames
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Tate Modern
BanksideEven if you're not that into art, the Tate Modern building is worth seeing in itself. Set in an old power plant on the river Thames, the Tate Modern is full of modern art. In particular, the Picasso 1932 exhibition runs until 9th September 2018 and is very impressive. Although entry to the general admission part of the gallery is free, make sure you book tickets in advance for exhibitions!
To get there from Lewisham:
- Take the National Rail train to London Bridge and walk along the River Thames
This museum gives you a great history of the docklands area and how Britain traded with the world. Very interesting and free (most museums in the UK are)
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Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadThis museum gives you a great history of the docklands area and how Britain traded with the world. Very interesting and free (most museums in the UK are)