Guidebook for Greater London
Parks & Nature
Please ask me for my full area guide (or see my main listing with both rooms which has a bit more detail) -you can also find out more information in the text of this listing. I won't re-add all my recommendations here as all elsewhere already.
29 locals recommend
Brockwell Park Gardens
Brockwell Park GardensPlease ask me for my full area guide (or see my main listing with both rooms which has a bit more detail) -you can also find out more information in the text of this listing. I won't re-add all my recommendations here as all elsewhere already.
Brockwell Park
Dulwich RoadGreat park, huge, tennis courts, lido/public swimming pool, etc.
Belair House
5 Gallery RdDulwich Park
Dulwich ParkGreat 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 HillGreat 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 Hill Wood
400 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.
Balham
Popular area with bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, etc.
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.
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.
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.
Essentials
Clive Road
Clive Road2 convenience stores within a few mins walk of the house. One directly opposite.
TESCO Express
275-277 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, nail salon, 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, nail salon, 3 or so restaurants (Italian, Indian, etc) and various take away places. Also other shops.
Shopping
Shopping also available in West Norwood, Brixton, Clapham, Dulwich village and many local areas -contact me for more info. They also have a cinema in Streatham and bars, etc.
10 locals recommend
Streatham High Road
Streatham High RoadShopping also available in West Norwood, Brixton, Clapham, Dulwich village and many local areas -contact me for more info. They also have a cinema in Streatham and bars, etc.
Shopping and food/restaurants and bars here in this characterful, trendy market -also loads in Brixton generally.
324 locals recommend
Brixton Rooftop
Atlantic RoadShopping and food/restaurants and bars here in this characterful, trendy market -also loads in Brixton generally.
Croydon
Huge number of shops here -also bars, restaurants, etc, etc.
Rosendale Road
Rosendale RoadLocal road with various shops and restaurants. Very close by.
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.
Loads happening in the very popular and trendy Brixton! also clapham, lordship lane, Crystal palace, Streatham and Dulwich Village -plus more!
7 locals recommend
Brixton Road
Brixton RoadLoads happening in the very popular and trendy Brixton! also clapham, lordship lane, Crystal palace, Streatham and Dulwich Village -plus more!