Guidebook for London

Jackie
Guidebook for London

Food Scene

Good reasonably priced food, friendly staff, rustic Italian decor and atmosphere. Bus 322 or 10 mins walk.
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Lorenzo of Crystal Palace
73 Westow Hill
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Good reasonably priced food, friendly staff, rustic Italian decor and atmosphere. Bus 322 or 10 mins walk.
Very popular international/European cuisine booking recommended. Good atmosphere, food and service. Directions: Bus 322 or 10 ins walk.
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Joanna's
56 Westow Hill
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Very popular international/European cuisine booking recommended. Good atmosphere, food and service. Directions: Bus 322 or 10 ins walk.
Great Greek menu with delicious meze dishes to share, light spacious with alfresco dinning. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins or 15 to 20 min walk/Uber.
The Real Greek - Dulwich
96-98 Dulwich Village
Great Greek menu with delicious meze dishes to share, light spacious with alfresco dinning. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins or 15 to 20 min walk/Uber.
If you love pizza you will love the freshly baked pizzas straight from the oven. Good service and family friendly. Directions: Bus No 3, 15 to 20 mins walk/Uber.
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Pizza Express
316 Kennington Rd
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If you love pizza you will love the freshly baked pizzas straight from the oven. Good service and family friendly. Directions: Bus No 3, 15 to 20 mins walk/Uber.
Situated in trendy Brixton Village this restaurant serves the best authentic Caribbean food freshly cooked by the Guyanese owner Brian. With alfresco dining and Brian's smile what more could you want. Directions: Bus No 3
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Fish, Wings and Tings Brixton
Coldharbour Lane
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Situated in trendy Brixton Village this restaurant serves the best authentic Caribbean food freshly cooked by the Guyanese owner Brian. With alfresco dining and Brian's smile what more could you want. Directions: Bus No 3
Situated in quaint Dulwich Village this Mediterranean /European restaurant is a relaxing place to have lunch or dinner. Watch the world go by having alfresco dinning on the pavement. Directions: Bus No 3 walk 2 mins or 15 to 20 mins walk /Uber.
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Rocca Di Papa
75-79 Dulwich Village
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Situated in quaint Dulwich Village this Mediterranean /European restaurant is a relaxing place to have lunch or dinner. Watch the world go by having alfresco dinning on the pavement. Directions: Bus No 3 walk 2 mins or 15 to 20 mins walk /Uber.
Crystal Palace has become a very trendy area with a wide selection of boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, super markets and an antique market. Crystal Palace is set high above the city with amazing views of the city skyline and London's Iconic buildings. Directions: Bus No 3 , walk 10 mins.
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Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace has become a very trendy area with a wide selection of boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, super markets and an antique market. Crystal Palace is set high above the city with amazing views of the city skyline and London's Iconic buildings. Directions: Bus No 3 , walk 10 mins.
After a stroll around Streatham common and Rockery stop for a coffee/brunch or lunch. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Balham, train to Streatham Co
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The Rookery Café
37 Streatham Common S
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After a stroll around Streatham common and Rockery stop for a coffee/brunch or lunch. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Balham, train to Streatham Co
Situated opposite Gipsy Hill Station the Rum Lounge is a quirky Caribbean restaurant with great ambience and amazing food the presentation is excellent.. I always have the jerk salmon. The decor is an eclectic mix of vintage radios, teapots, clocks including an old bicycle in the toilet. As the name suggests they serve rum at the bar where you can sample a range of rums. Mel the owner is warm and friendly. Directions: 5 mins walk.
Rock Steady Rum Lounge (Gipsy Hill)
128 Gipsy Hill
Situated opposite Gipsy Hill Station the Rum Lounge is a quirky Caribbean restaurant with great ambience and amazing food the presentation is excellent.. I always have the jerk salmon. The decor is an eclectic mix of vintage radios, teapots, clocks including an old bicycle in the toilet. As the name suggests they serve rum at the bar where you can sample a range of rums. Mel the owner is warm and friendly. Directions: 5 mins walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Part of Brixton's vibrant nightlife this is a cool place to be seen, hang out, sit back chill, and listen to live blues and jazz. Enjoy delicious fried chicken, sip cocktails and much more. Directions: Bus No 3
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The Blues Kitchen Brixton
40 Acre Ln
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Part of Brixton's vibrant nightlife this is a cool place to be seen, hang out, sit back chill, and listen to live blues and jazz. Enjoy delicious fried chicken, sip cocktails and much more. Directions: Bus No 3
Chill out to live jazz, soul, R&B, Reggae and Latin music in London's best kept secret. The Hideaway has a line up of well know artists from around the world at a fraction of the price of the West End. Relax, unwind and enjoy cocktails or dine in a intimate setting. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Streatham Hill or bus 322 to Tulse Hill the bus P13 or Bus 3 to Thurlow Park Road and bus P13 to Streatham.
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Hideaway
2 Stanthorpe Rd
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Chill out to live jazz, soul, R&B, Reggae and Latin music in London's best kept secret. The Hideaway has a line up of well know artists from around the world at a fraction of the price of the West End. Relax, unwind and enjoy cocktails or dine in a intimate setting. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Streatham Hill or bus 322 to Tulse Hill the bus P13 or Bus 3 to Thurlow Park Road and bus P13 to Streatham.
The Taproom is a local brewery just around the corner. Sample the full flavour natural beers. Great atmosphere and music. Directions: Turn left at the end of Rommany Road walk along Gipsy Road 1 min until you come to Hamilton Road turn left into Hamilton Road half way down on the left you will see an industrial estate walk through metal gates Tap Room straight ahead.
Gipsy Hill Brewing Company
160 Hamilton Rd
The Taproom is a local brewery just around the corner. Sample the full flavour natural beers. Great atmosphere and music. Directions: Turn left at the end of Rommany Road walk along Gipsy Road 1 min until you come to Hamilton Road turn left into Hamilton Road half way down on the left you will see an industrial estate walk through metal gates Tap Room straight ahead.
Beer Rebellion is a great place to grab a beer as you come out of Gipsy Hill Station after a long day sightseeing. Great little bar to chill,hang out and enjoy one of their draft beers, ciders, wines, cocktails and much more. Directions: Opposite Gipsy Hill Station.
Beer Rebellion
126 Gipsy Hill
Beer Rebellion is a great place to grab a beer as you come out of Gipsy Hill Station after a long day sightseeing. Great little bar to chill,hang out and enjoy one of their draft beers, ciders, wines, cocktails and much more. Directions: Opposite Gipsy Hill Station.

Arts & Culture

Designed by Regency architect Sir John Soane the gallery is the oldest public gallery in England. Dulwich Picture Gallery is set in the heart of picturesque Dulwich Village. The gallery is small and intimate and houses a permanent collection as well as hosting touring exhibitions. There is a stunning architectural designed cafe with views over the beautiful grounds. Take a stroll through the village where you will find a range of eateries/cafes/a pub/bakery and boutiques. Directions: 15 to 20 mins walk or Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins.
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road
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Designed by Regency architect Sir John Soane the gallery is the oldest public gallery in England. Dulwich Picture Gallery is set in the heart of picturesque Dulwich Village. The gallery is small and intimate and houses a permanent collection as well as hosting touring exhibitions. There is a stunning architectural designed cafe with views over the beautiful grounds. Take a stroll through the village where you will find a range of eateries/cafes/a pub/bakery and boutiques. Directions: 15 to 20 mins walk or Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins.
The hidden gem of South London the Horniman in Forest Hill houses an extensive collection of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. Concerts and festivals take place in the beautiful gardens which has a band stand. Entrance is free Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road SE21, Bus P13 to Horniman Museum.
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road
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The hidden gem of South London the Horniman in Forest Hill houses an extensive collection of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. Concerts and festivals take place in the beautiful gardens which has a band stand. Entrance is free Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road SE21, Bus P13 to Horniman Museum.

Parks & Nature

Nestled in the heart of quaint, picturesque Dulwich Village. Dulwich park is the ideal place to take a stroll after visiting the picture gallery. There is bike hire available for the whole family with a range of bikes and carts on offer. There is a lovely cafe with an eating space offering a variety of cakes, snakes and light meals. A lake runs through the park with ducks and other wildlife. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins to park or 15 to 20 mins walk.
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Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park
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Nestled in the heart of quaint, picturesque Dulwich Village. Dulwich park is the ideal place to take a stroll after visiting the picture gallery. There is bike hire available for the whole family with a range of bikes and carts on offer. There is a lovely cafe with an eating space offering a variety of cakes, snakes and light meals. A lake runs through the park with ducks and other wildlife. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road walk 2 mins to park or 15 to 20 mins walk.
Crystal Palace Park is a beautiful place to visit with stunning views. Famous for its model dinosaurs, there is children's farm, boating lake and cafe . The park hosts a range of festivals, concerts and shows. Directions: Trains from Gipsy Hill Station to Crystal Palace or 322 bus.
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Crystal Palace Park
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Crystal Palace Park is a beautiful place to visit with stunning views. Famous for its model dinosaurs, there is children's farm, boating lake and cafe . The park hosts a range of festivals, concerts and shows. Directions: Trains from Gipsy Hill Station to Crystal Palace or 322 bus.
West Norwood Park is set on a hill and boasts stunning views on a clear day over the city's skyline where you can see the famous iconic buildings of London. Not to be missed! Directions: Walk to end of Rommany Road cross over Gypsy Road in front of Kings Wood School turn right at the corner of the school under the bridge and the gate to the park is on your right. Walk along the path to the top of the hill. At the top there is a labelled plaque of the iconic buildings in the view of the city.
The Park
56 Elder Rd
West Norwood Park is set on a hill and boasts stunning views on a clear day over the city's skyline where you can see the famous iconic buildings of London. Not to be missed! Directions: Walk to end of Rommany Road cross over Gypsy Road in front of Kings Wood School turn right at the corner of the school under the bridge and the gate to the park is on your right. Walk along the path to the top of the hill. At the top there is a labelled plaque of the iconic buildings in the view of the city.
If you love being at one with nature Dulwich Wood is a great place to explore. Directions: Train from Gypsy Hill to Crystal Palace, 202 or 363 bus to Wells Park Road (4 stops) walk 2 mins.
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Dulwich Wood
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If you love being at one with nature Dulwich Wood is a great place to explore. Directions: Train from Gypsy Hill to Crystal Palace, 202 or 363 bus to Wells Park Road (4 stops) walk 2 mins.
Situated in Herne Hill Brockwell Park is a great place to go for a peaceful walk or an energetic jog. Sit back and listen to music at one of the music concerts/festivals, Lambeth Country Fair or fun fair. Directions: 10 mins bus ride No 3 bus.
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Brockwell Park
Dulwich Road
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Situated in Herne Hill Brockwell Park is a great place to go for a peaceful walk or an energetic jog. Sit back and listen to music at one of the music concerts/festivals, Lambeth Country Fair or fun fair. Directions: 10 mins bus ride No 3 bus.
The Rockery is a tranquil. peaceful secluded and beautiful garden. A great place to sit, read, meditate or just be. The Rockery is situated at the top of Streatham Common. Throughout the year Streatham Common is home to fun fair, festivals, concerts and community events. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Balham, train to Streatham Common.
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Das Rookery
Streatham Common South
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The Rockery is a tranquil. peaceful secluded and beautiful garden. A great place to sit, read, meditate or just be. The Rockery is situated at the top of Streatham Common. Throughout the year Streatham Common is home to fun fair, festivals, concerts and community events. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Balham, train to Streatham Common.

Everything Else

A great place to have brunch/lunch or coffee and sample the freshly baked artisan bread, cakes, muffins etc.
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GAIL's Bakery Dulwich Village
91 Dulwich Village
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A great place to have brunch/lunch or coffee and sample the freshly baked artisan bread, cakes, muffins etc.
If like me you love all things vintage, you will love browsing around the many antique shops. Where you may find that special treasure you didn't really need. The market is set in the rooms of a quaint, old, rickety house full of glass and ceramics ornaments, collectables, jewellery, clothes, furniture and more. Happy hunting! Situated in trendy Crystal Palace where you can stop off for a coffee or bit to eat at the many eateries. Opening: Fri, Sat 10.30 am- 5 pm & Sun 11.00 am - 5 pm. Directions : Bus 322 or 10 mins walk Food Market - Haynes Lane: Sat 10-3 pm Offering a range of health, organic and specialist food produce.
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Haynes Lane Market
Haynes Lane
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If like me you love all things vintage, you will love browsing around the many antique shops. Where you may find that special treasure you didn't really need. The market is set in the rooms of a quaint, old, rickety house full of glass and ceramics ornaments, collectables, jewellery, clothes, furniture and more. Happy hunting! Situated in trendy Crystal Palace where you can stop off for a coffee or bit to eat at the many eateries. Opening: Fri, Sat 10.30 am- 5 pm & Sun 11.00 am - 5 pm. Directions : Bus 322 or 10 mins walk Food Market - Haynes Lane: Sat 10-3 pm Offering a range of health, organic and specialist food produce.
For emergency health issues/accidents Kings is the nearest local hospital. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Clapham Junction train to Denmark Hill 2 mins walk. By Bus Bus 322 to Crystal Palace Parade then bus 363 to Lordship lane/Wood Vale then bus 185 or 176 to Denmark Hill Station 2 mins walk.
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King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
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For emergency health issues/accidents Kings is the nearest local hospital. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Clapham Junction train to Denmark Hill 2 mins walk. By Bus Bus 322 to Crystal Palace Parade then bus 363 to Lordship lane/Wood Vale then bus 185 or 176 to Denmark Hill Station 2 mins walk.
In case of dental emergency visit Kings Dental hospital where you will receive a high standard of free dental care. Treatment is administered by trainees under the supervision of senior qualified dentists. First come first served basis. The first 20 patients are seen. People start queuing from 7 am, opens at 8 am. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Clapham Junction train to Denmark Hill 2 mins walk. By Bus Bus 322 to Crystal Palace Parade then bus 363 to Lordship lane/Wood Vale then bus 185 or 176 to Denmark Hill Station 2 mins walk.
King's College Dental Institute
Bessemer Road
In case of dental emergency visit Kings Dental hospital where you will receive a high standard of free dental care. Treatment is administered by trainees under the supervision of senior qualified dentists. First come first served basis. The first 20 patients are seen. People start queuing from 7 am, opens at 8 am. Directions: Train from Gipsy Hill to Clapham Junction train to Denmark Hill 2 mins walk. By Bus Bus 322 to Crystal Palace Parade then bus 363 to Lordship lane/Wood Vale then bus 185 or 176 to Denmark Hill Station 2 mins walk.

Entertainment & Activities

The Ritzy is a charming , cosy and intimate cinema. There is a restaurant and bar down stairs with alfresco dining on the pavement outside. Great place to pop in just for coffee or lunch sit outside and people watch. There is a roof top bar where there is live music. Directions: Bus No 3
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Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour Ln
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The Ritzy is a charming , cosy and intimate cinema. There is a restaurant and bar down stairs with alfresco dining on the pavement outside. Great place to pop in just for coffee or lunch sit outside and people watch. There is a roof top bar where there is live music. Directions: Bus No 3
Set in Crystal Palace Park the centre offers a range of sport and recreation facilities including a swimming pool. Directions: Bus 322 or train from Gipsy Hill to Crystal Palace.
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National Sports Centre Crystal Palace
Ledrington Road
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Set in Crystal Palace Park the centre offers a range of sport and recreation facilities including a swimming pool. Directions: Bus 322 or train from Gipsy Hill to Crystal Palace.
The Recreation centre is in the heart of vibrant Brixton Market and offers a range of sport and recreation facilities. Directions: Bus No 3
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Brixton Recreation Centre
27 Brixton Station Rd
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The Recreation centre is in the heart of vibrant Brixton Market and offers a range of sport and recreation facilities. Directions: Bus No 3
The leisure centre offers a wide range of recreational activities, sports, classes, swimming pool, and gym. Directions: Bus 322 or 10 mins walk.
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West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre
25 Devane Way
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The leisure centre offers a wide range of recreational activities, sports, classes, swimming pool, and gym. Directions: Bus 322 or 10 mins walk.
For all you chocoholics out there go and indulge your passion. Brixton Museum and Chocolate Factory was established by Isabel Alya a French artisan chocolatier who started her own brand 'Melange Chocolate'. The museum offers family workshops, drop in chocolate making workshops and tasting for adults. Enjoy!!! Directions: Bus No 3.
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The Chocolate Museum
187 Ferndale Rd
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For all you chocoholics out there go and indulge your passion. Brixton Museum and Chocolate Factory was established by Isabel Alya a French artisan chocolatier who started her own brand 'Melange Chocolate'. The museum offers family workshops, drop in chocolate making workshops and tasting for adults. Enjoy!!! Directions: Bus No 3.
This small intimate local cinema is a great place to visit and take in a movie, have a coffee or some lunch. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road, Bus P13 to Crystal Palace Road SE22, walk 10 mins along Lordship Lane.
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East Dulwich Picturehouse
116a Lordship Ln
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This small intimate local cinema is a great place to visit and take in a movie, have a coffee or some lunch. Directions: Bus No 3 to Thurlow Park Road, Bus P13 to Crystal Palace Road SE22, walk 10 mins along Lordship Lane.
Streatham Leisure centre boasts an ice rink, pool, gym and a range of sports activities. Directions: Train form Gipsy Hill to Balham change train to Streatham Common.
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Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
390 Streatham High Rd
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Streatham Leisure centre boasts an ice rink, pool, gym and a range of sports activities. Directions: Train form Gipsy Hill to Balham change train to Streatham Common.
Brockwell Lido is the hidden gem of South London nestled in Brockwell Park. Cool down on hot sunny days take a dip in the outdoor or indoor pools. Tone up those muscles with a work out in the Fusion gym or take in a class. Very popular in hot weather go early or be prepared to queue. Directions: Bus No 3.
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Brockwell Lido
Dulwich Road
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Brockwell Lido is the hidden gem of South London nestled in Brockwell Park. Cool down on hot sunny days take a dip in the outdoor or indoor pools. Tone up those muscles with a work out in the Fusion gym or take in a class. Very popular in hot weather go early or be prepared to queue. Directions: Bus No 3.
Dulwich College Sports club is nestled behind Dulwich College. The club offers a wide range of leisure facilities and classes including a pool. The club is close to Dulwich Village Gallery and park. Directions: Walk 10 - 15 mins..
Dulwich College Sports Club
Pond Cottages
Dulwich College Sports club is nestled behind Dulwich College. The club offers a wide range of leisure facilities and classes including a pool. The club is close to Dulwich Village Gallery and park. Directions: Walk 10 - 15 mins..
If you enjoy sunbathing and outdoor swimming head to Tooting Lido. Very popular in hot weather get there early or be prepared to queue. Directions: (36 mins) Bus 322 to Tulse Hill Station, Train to Streatham, bus 249 to Tooting Bec Station 5 mins walk to Lido.
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Tooting Bec Lido
Tooting Bec Road
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If you enjoy sunbathing and outdoor swimming head to Tooting Lido. Very popular in hot weather get there early or be prepared to queue. Directions: (36 mins) Bus 322 to Tulse Hill Station, Train to Streatham, bus 249 to Tooting Bec Station 5 mins walk to Lido.
SLT is a local repertory-style non professional theatre based at the Old Fire Station in West Norwood. The theatre offers a range of performances from drama, comedy and musicals. 10 mins walk.
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South London Theatre
2A Norwood High St
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SLT is a local repertory-style non professional theatre based at the Old Fire Station in West Norwood. The theatre offers a range of performances from drama, comedy and musicals. 10 mins walk.
Newly open state of the art library and picture house boasts a fabulous outdoor space, restaurant and open plan lounge area.
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West Norwood Library
1-5 Norwood High St
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Newly open state of the art library and picture house boasts a fabulous outdoor space, restaurant and open plan lounge area.

Sightseeing

Discover the history behind this local windmill and the family that milled there. Enjoy a stroll around the herb and flower garden. The windmill offers guided tours, lectures and bat walks. Directions: Bus No 3.
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Brixton Windmill
100 Blenheim Gardens
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Discover the history behind this local windmill and the family that milled there. Enjoy a stroll around the herb and flower garden. The windmill offers guided tours, lectures and bat walks. Directions: Bus No 3.
A great photo opportunity if you appreciate architecture. The famous and historical Dulwich College is a beautiful building with stunning architecture design set in stunning grounds . The college was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn an Elizabethan actor with the original purpose of educating poor boys. Many famous actors and politicians have attended the college such as Chiwetel Ejiofar, Bob Monkhouse and Nigel Harman. The College is not open to the public. Directions: 10 mins walk.
Dulwich College (Stop VS) station
A great photo opportunity if you appreciate architecture. The famous and historical Dulwich College is a beautiful building with stunning architecture design set in stunning grounds . The college was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn an Elizabethan actor with the original purpose of educating poor boys. Many famous actors and politicians have attended the college such as Chiwetel Ejiofar, Bob Monkhouse and Nigel Harman. The College is not open to the public. Directions: 10 mins walk.