Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Stunning views. Wonderful for walks, having picnics with friends and in general relaxing. Our favourite park in London
736 locals recommend
Greenwich Park
Stunning views. Wonderful for walks, having picnics with friends and in general relaxing. Our favourite park in London
Alternative to the London Eye. Great views of London's historic Docklands' area. With an Oyster Card it's only 3.40 for a ticket.
115 locals recommend
Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley WayAlternative to the London Eye. Great views of London's historic Docklands' area. With an Oyster Card it's only 3.40 for a ticket.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Grade II listed building that hosts classical music concerts and various other events. It is part of the famous Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
10 locals recommend
Blackheath Halls
23 Lee RdBeautiful Grade II listed building that hosts classical music concerts and various other events. It is part of the famous Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
A big arts space in a converted carpark that hosts everything from club nights, film nights, live music performances and theatre. In summer they open a rooftop bar and also a rooftop film club. Really cool space.
114 locals recommend
Bussey Building
A big arts space in a converted carpark that hosts everything from club nights, film nights, live music performances and theatre. In summer they open a rooftop bar and also a rooftop film club. Really cool space.
Holds really great talks and events, including film screenings and live gigs that are usually free.
39 locals recommend
Goldsmiths, University of London
8 Lewisham WayHolds really great talks and events, including film screenings and live gigs that are usually free.
The Albany
240 Great Portland StPerforming arts space where you can see live music, theatre, dance.
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road The world's largest maritime museum!
Here you can see the Meridian Line and also visit the planetarium.
19 locals recommend
The Observatory Hairdresser
131 Greenwich S St Here you can see the Meridian Line and also visit the planetarium.
Trinity Laban
Romney RoadHosts many music and dance events.
Manor House Library
34 Old RdGrade II-listed Georgian building
Natural history and anthropology museum with 16 acres of beautiful gardens. The museum is on the way to brixton, which you can get to with a direct bus from Lewisham
395 locals recommend
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadNatural history and anthropology museum with 16 acres of beautiful gardens. The museum is on the way to brixton, which you can get to with a direct bus from Lewisham
Essentials
Sainsbury's
143-165 High StBig supermarket, around a 10 minute walk away.
Lidl
3 Bellenden RdAnother supermarket close by
Bustling daily food market where you can sometimes pick up bowls of avocados and mangos for £1!
75 locals recommend
Lewisham Shopping Centre
Molesworth StreetBustling daily food market where you can sometimes pick up bowls of avocados and mangos for £1!
Costcutter
13 The MoundCorner shop where you can pick up basic supplies
Small Marks and Spencer that has a good selection of food. Great for picking up stuff for breakfast,lunch, impromptu picnics etc.
14 locals recommend
BP
747-759 Old Kent RdSmall Marks and Spencer that has a good selection of food. Great for picking up stuff for breakfast,lunch, impromptu picnics etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox & Firkin
316 Lewisham High StA large pub with a community vibe often host to live DJs and bands.
The Railway
2 Greyhound LnBusy bar that does good pub grub and has live music on the weekends
Zerodegrees
29-31 Montpelier ValeMicrobrewery serving beers and pizzas.
Trendy pub popular with students hosting regular musicians, comedians and DJs.
37 locals recommend
Amersham Arms
388 New Cross RdTrendy pub popular with students hosting regular musicians, comedians and DJs.
The Dacre Arms
11 Kingswood PlTradition British Pub a few minutes away
Here you can find a small lively jazz bar showcasing the best jazz musicians in London. The venue is in the crypt of the church!
St. Giles Church, Camberwell
Camberwell Church StreetHere you can find a small lively jazz bar showcasing the best jazz musicians in London. The venue is in the crypt of the church!
Mordens Wine Bar
7-9 Montpelier ValeWine bar popular with locals. Open until 2am on the weekends.
Food Scene
CAU Steak Restaurant - Blackheath
10 Royal ParadeArgentinian restaurant that does good steaks.
Modern European dishes and Sunday Brunch. It's also a nice spot to sit out side and have a coffee overlooking the heath.
15 locals recommend
Chapters of Blackheath
43-45 Montpelier ValeModern European dishes and Sunday Brunch. It's also a nice spot to sit out side and have a coffee overlooking the heath.
Rox Burger
45 River Gardens WalkServes gourmet burgers
Locale
1 Lawn TerraceRestaurant serving Italian food
GAIL's Bakery Blackheath
3 Blackheath VillageBakery and coffee shop serving over 30 types of bread.
Everest Inn
41 Montpelier ValeServes contemporary Nepalese food.
Black Vanilla
32 Tranquil ValeServes 18 types of gelato.
Boulangerie Jade
9 Major Draper StPanas Gurkha Restaurant
28 Lee High RdServes delicious Nepalese food
Everything Else
WHSMITHS
Blackheath VillageIn case you need to send any postcards!
Lovely little park with a grade II listed Georgian library, lake, cafe and tennis courts. In summer, events also take place here and there is a weekly farmers market every Saturday.
23 locals recommend
Manor House Gardens
Taunton RoadLovely little park with a grade II listed Georgian library, lake, cafe and tennis courts. In summer, events also take place here and there is a weekly farmers market every Saturday.
Shopping
Great market with lots of independant and boutique shops. Good for buying presnts.
469 locals recommend
Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketGreat market with lots of independant and boutique shops. Good for buying presnts.
Traditional market that also has a section of bric-a-brac and second hand on Douglas Way. Deptford Junk Market takes place wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7am.
82 locals recommend
Deptford Market Yard
Deptford Market YardTraditional market that also has a section of bric-a-brac and second hand on Douglas Way. Deptford Junk Market takes place wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7am.
Aladdin's Cave London
72 Loampit HillSecond hand and vintage furniture shop
Whistles
135-136 Upper St