Guidebook for London
Food Scene
"Delicious, with attentive service, can be slow if it's busy, which it can be." However always worth the wait at such times for sure.
52 locals recommend
No67 Cafe & Restaurant
67 Peckham Road"Delicious, with attentive service, can be slow if it's busy, which it can be." However always worth the wait at such times for sure.
Bohemian spot for daytime bagels, salads and cakes, plus evening pizzas with live music and events.
Not a wide range of selection but the food is well cooked and well presented tomato sandwich with chorizo and sausage at £6.50, and tastes like they use quality ingredients... great atmosphere with the option to join in with a scrabble game
67 locals recommend
The Peckham Pelican
92 Peckham RdBohemian spot for daytime bagels, salads and cakes, plus evening pizzas with live music and events.
Not a wide range of selection but the food is well cooked and well presented tomato sandwich with chorizo and sausage at £6.50, and tastes like they use quality ingredients... great atmosphere with the option to join in with a scrabble game
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional pub with British bar menu, terrace tables, Saturday DJ nights and 30-seat cinema.
"Gets quite busy on a weekday evening but very friendly crowd and staff."
The meals good and tasty. A favourite is the roast lamb and it is cooked well. Delicious potatoes and gravy! Also fish and chips. Their Yorkshire puddings is very popular dish.
107 locals recommend
The Montpelier
43 Choumert RdTraditional pub with British bar menu, terrace tables, Saturday DJ nights and 30-seat cinema.
"Gets quite busy on a weekday evening but very friendly crowd and staff."
The meals good and tasty. A favourite is the roast lamb and it is cooked well. Delicious potatoes and gravy! Also fish and chips. Their Yorkshire puddings is very popular dish.
Sightseeing
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London built in 1886–1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.
I never get tired to visiting and photographing it. Best time to visit it is around sunset when the lights come on. The bridge's website lists the times when the bridge opens to let the ferries go through it. So you can plan the visit if you're interested in seeing that
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadPanoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London built in 1886–1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.
I never get tired to visiting and photographing it. Best time to visit it is around sunset when the lights come on. The bridge's website lists the times when the bridge opens to let the ferries go through it. So you can plan the visit if you're interested in seeing that
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London
Of all the places to visit in central London I would put the Tower of London at the top of the list. The introductory tour when you arrive is included and well worth your time. The tour will help you organize you self guided exploration of this huge venue. The historical displays including the Crown Jewels and centuries of armour were quite impressive. Warning there's an awful lot of steps & staircases to get you where you wanna be. Serious workout! The size of this place requires about 3 hours to see everything.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London
Of all the places to visit in central London I would put the Tower of London at the top of the list. The introductory tour when you arrive is included and well worth your time. The tour will help you organize you self guided exploration of this huge venue. The historical displays including the Crown Jewels and centuries of armour were quite impressive. Warning there's an awful lot of steps & staircases to get you where you wanna be. Serious workout! The size of this place requires about 3 hours to see everything.
16-storey Gothic clock tower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.
Taking the tour was amazing. They make sure you're at the top during the hourly bell toll. They also stop along the way so you aren't doing all the steps up in one go. An experience not to be missed.
The quintessential symbol of London for so many years. You haven't seen London without seeing the Big Ben.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clock tower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.
Taking the tour was amazing. They make sure you're at the top during the hourly bell toll. They also stop along the way so you aren't doing all the steps up in one go. An experience not to be missed.
The quintessential symbol of London for so many years. You haven't seen London without seeing the Big Ben.
This palace stands next to the remains of the original Eltham Palace, the childhood home of Henry VIII. This palace however is nothing like its predecessor. The new Eltham Palace is an Art Deco enthusiast’s dream. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family, the house is certainly indulgent; the gold plated bathroom is just one of the jaw dropping rooms you must see. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, a visit to Eltham Palace is the perfect spot for a picnic and to make the most of the sunny weather.
69 locals recommend
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardThis palace stands next to the remains of the original Eltham Palace, the childhood home of Henry VIII. This palace however is nothing like its predecessor. The new Eltham Palace is an Art Deco enthusiast’s dream. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family, the house is certainly indulgent; the gold plated bathroom is just one of the jaw dropping rooms you must see. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, a visit to Eltham Palace is the perfect spot for a picnic and to make the most of the sunny weather.
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Built as a means of connecting two of the main venues used during the London 2012 Olympics – the O2 and the ExCeL exhibition centre - the Emirates Air Line is practical but also allows tourists to enjoy a unique ride with views across the Thames, particularly of the towers at Canary Wharf. Themed on an airliner, travellers get information on their ‘cruising’ height and of notable landmarks in sight, making it great for photographers. The experience really opens the area up, allowing users to view other attractions in the local area that wouldn’t have been seen from the ground.
115 locals recommend
Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley Way
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Rob Jones
Built as a means of connecting two of the main venues used during the London 2012 Olympics – the O2 and the ExCeL exhibition centre - the Emirates Air Line is practical but also allows tourists to enjoy a unique ride with views across the Thames, particularly of the towers at Canary Wharf. Themed on an airliner, travellers get information on their ‘cruising’ height and of notable landmarks in sight, making it great for photographers. The experience really opens the area up, allowing users to view other attractions in the local area that wouldn’t have been seen from the ground.
Parks & Nature
A lake, sports facilities, gardens and a café, all set in spacious parklands created in the 1940s.
Burgess Park is a public park situated in the London Borough of Southwark, in an area between Camberwell to the west, Walworth to the north, Bermondsey to the east and Peckham to the south.
A great family park with facilities for kids of all ages, the play area is well catered to all kids and is often full at the weekends. There are some great BBQ areas with good views over the park. Get here early at the weekend to secure a BBQ spot though as they often get snapped up by large groups who take over more than one spot. The park is kept clean throughout the week and the grounds are well tended to.
232 locals recommend
Burgess Park
Cobourg RoadA lake, sports facilities, gardens and a café, all set in spacious parklands created in the 1940s.
Burgess Park is a public park situated in the London Borough of Southwark, in an area between Camberwell to the west, Walworth to the north, Bermondsey to the east and Peckham to the south.
A great family park with facilities for kids of all ages, the play area is well catered to all kids and is often full at the weekends. There are some great BBQ areas with good views over the park. Get here early at the weekend to secure a BBQ spot though as they often get snapped up by large groups who take over more than one spot. The park is kept clean throughout the week and the grounds are well tended to.
Ruskin Park is situated on Denmark Hill in Camberwell, Lambeth, London, England. It was opened on 2 February 1907 with an area of 24 acres and in 1910 a further 12 acres were added on the south side of the park.
Beautiful park with several historical sites inside and various large green field. The park also boasts a paddling pool, a children's playground, wild life gardens, a labyrinth and sports pitches and courts.
A great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the sun.
67 locals recommend
Ruskin Park
Denmark HillRuskin Park is situated on Denmark Hill in Camberwell, Lambeth, London, England. It was opened on 2 February 1907 with an area of 24 acres and in 1910 a further 12 acres were added on the south side of the park.
Beautiful park with several historical sites inside and various large green field. The park also boasts a paddling pool, a children's playground, wild life gardens, a labyrinth and sports pitches and courts.
A great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the sun.
Victorian park and common with formal gardens, woodland, a lake, sports areas and a scenic café.
This is a brilliant park. it has a duck pond, a play ground, an adventure bit, adult out door gym, planted gardens with dog free areas, areas for dogs to be off a lead, bit with felled trees for children to climb on, cafes, skate/bike ramp park bit...grass fields for sitting on and some for playing sport on and more. Brilliant for the entire family, great for taking photos. fab for relaxing.
130 locals recommend
Peckham Rye Common
34 Straker's RdVictorian park and common with formal gardens, woodland, a lake, sports areas and a scenic café.
This is a brilliant park. it has a duck pond, a play ground, an adventure bit, adult out door gym, planted gardens with dog free areas, areas for dogs to be off a lead, bit with felled trees for children to climb on, cafes, skate/bike ramp park bit...grass fields for sitting on and some for playing sport on and more. Brilliant for the entire family, great for taking photos. fab for relaxing.
Arts & Culture
Art gallery in Victorian building hosting temporary, cutting edge exhibition programme.
The South London Gallery, founded 1891, is a public-funded gallery of contemporary art in Camberwell, London. Until 1992, it was known as the South London Art Gallery, and nowadays the acronym SLG is often used.
Been to some shows hosted by art students here a few times and there's normally a great range of interesting art on show. Worth a visit if there is something on and you're nearby.
215 locals recommend
South London Gallery
65 Peckham RdArt gallery in Victorian building hosting temporary, cutting edge exhibition programme.
The South London Gallery, founded 1891, is a public-funded gallery of contemporary art in Camberwell, London. Until 1992, it was known as the South London Art Gallery, and nowadays the acronym SLG is often used.
Been to some shows hosted by art students here a few times and there's normally a great range of interesting art on show. Worth a visit if there is something on and you're nearby.
Significant collection of 17th-and-18th-century European Old Masters, in building by Sir John Soane.
A lovely museum with some fascinating exhibitions to supplement their permanent collection. There's a nice cafeteria as well as gardens to sit in during the summer.
271 locals recommend
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadSignificant collection of 17th-and-18th-century European Old Masters, in building by Sir John Soane.
A lovely museum with some fascinating exhibitions to supplement their permanent collection. There's a nice cafeteria as well as gardens to sit in during the summer.
Tate Modern is a modern art gallery located in London. It is Britain's national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day.
Such a marvellous museum from entrance to exit. The architecture itself is an experience. The expositions are well curated. Often a little bit crowded. Great shop. Helpful and interesting social media information. And damn good coffee too! Always check website for opening times.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideTate Modern is a modern art gallery located in London. It is Britain's national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day.
Such a marvellous museum from entrance to exit. The architecture itself is an experience. The expositions are well curated. Often a little bit crowded. Great shop. Helpful and interesting social media information. And damn good coffee too! Always check website for opening times.
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The Gallery is an exempt charity, and a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection is free of charge. It is among the most visited art museums in the world, after the Musée du Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
If you are into paintings, this is a place for you. And if you aren't, it's still worth it to check it out. If you are interested in studying various paintings, make sure to take part in the tours offered by museum.
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareThe National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The Gallery is an exempt charity, and a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection is free of charge. It is among the most visited art museums in the world, after the Musée du Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
If you are into paintings, this is a place for you. And if you aren't, it's still worth it to check it out. If you are interested in studying various paintings, make sure to take part in the tours offered by museum.
Shopping
Supermarket chain supplying groceries and household goods at discounted prices.
This is the biggest and poshest Lidl I have seen. We are happy to get our groceries here knowing we have everything we need at a good price.
49 locals recommend
Lidl
3 Bellenden RdSupermarket chain supplying groceries and household goods at discounted prices.
This is the biggest and poshest Lidl I have seen. We are happy to get our groceries here knowing we have everything we need at a good price.
Essentials
Morrisons
The GrovePeckham Pulse Health & Fitness Centre
10 Melon Road