Guidebook for London

Petra
Guidebook for London

Food Scene

Lovely spot for a tea/coffee and cake, with its own gallery space.
33 polecane przez mieszkańców
Canvas & Cream
18 London Rd
33 polecane przez mieszkańców
Lovely spot for a tea/coffee and cake, with its own gallery space.
Small but delightful, with great simple lunches.
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Aga's Little Deli
49A Dartmouth Rd
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Small but delightful, with great simple lunches.
A newcomer to the area, but gets consistent good reviews, try for a meal or a drink on the way back to the flat.
The Perry Vale
31 Perry Vale
A newcomer to the area, but gets consistent good reviews, try for a meal or a drink on the way back to the flat.
Now this is a real hidden gem, tiny but lovely if you can find a seat!
38 polecane przez mieszkańców
St David Coffee House
5 David's Rd
38 polecane przez mieszkańców
Now this is a real hidden gem, tiny but lovely if you can find a seat!

Drinks & Nightlife

Once upon a time this was indeed a post office, and if you fancy you can sit in one of the valves! Good place for a drink and a pub meal.
34 polecane przez mieszkańców
Sylvan Post
24-28 Dartmouth Rd
34 polecane przez mieszkańców
Once upon a time this was indeed a post office, and if you fancy you can sit in one of the valves! Good place for a drink and a pub meal.
Lovely bar area, and a decent restaurant too!
23 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Dartmouth Arms
7 Dartmouth Road
23 polecane przez mieszkańców
Lovely bar area, and a decent restaurant too!
Pop in for a quick one on the way back to the flat. Somehow its ended up in the wrong place o the map, it should be marked on Perry Vale, just before you turn onto Church Vale.
All Inn One
53 Perry Vale
Pop in for a quick one on the way back to the flat. Somehow its ended up in the wrong place o the map, it should be marked on Perry Vale, just before you turn onto Church Vale.
Newly refurbished, and always buzzing. Live music at times, pub quiz and comedy nights.
22 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Signal Pub
7 Devonshire Road
22 polecane przez mieszkańców
Newly refurbished, and always buzzing. Live music at times, pub quiz and comedy nights.

Essentials

Small but has the most essential bits and pieces you will need. Only a 5 min walk from the flat so pop in to stock up on breakfast foods, light meals and snacks.
Co-op Food - Forest Hill
1 Waldram Park Rd
Small but has the most essential bits and pieces you will need. Only a 5 min walk from the flat so pop in to stock up on breakfast foods, light meals and snacks.
Decent size store to stock up on groceries during your stay, if you are looking for a little bit more choice.
941 polecane przez mieszkańców
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill
941 polecane przez mieszkańców
Decent size store to stock up on groceries during your stay, if you are looking for a little bit more choice.
The nearest pharmacy, where you can also pick up toiletries, make up etc.
16 polecane przez mieszkańców
Boots
Greenwich Church Street
16 polecane przez mieszkańców
The nearest pharmacy, where you can also pick up toiletries, make up etc.
Pick up the morning paper, some stationery or pop up to the post office on the 1st floor and get those post cards in the mail...
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
WHSmith
180-182 Streatham High Rd
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
Pick up the morning paper, some stationery or pop up to the post office on the 1st floor and get those post cards in the mail...

Entertainment & Activities

If you fancy a swim or a go at the gym, the brand new Forest Hill pools opened up just a few years ago, with some of the detail from the original victorian pools retained.
25 polecane przez mieszkańców
Forest Hill Pools
Dartmouth Road
25 polecane przez mieszkańców
If you fancy a swim or a go at the gym, the brand new Forest Hill pools opened up just a few years ago, with some of the detail from the original victorian pools retained.
This is the closest cinema we have, and it is only a couple of years old! And while you are there, go explore East Dulwich and its many lovely shops, bars and restaurants. Bus 185 and 176 will bring you back to Forest Hill in 10-15 minutes or so.
117 polecane przez mieszkańców
East Dulwich Picturehouse
116a Lordship Ln
117 polecane przez mieszkańców
This is the closest cinema we have, and it is only a couple of years old! And while you are there, go explore East Dulwich and its many lovely shops, bars and restaurants. Bus 185 and 176 will bring you back to Forest Hill in 10-15 minutes or so.

Getting Around

Main local train station, with trains to London Bridge or Victoria, or take the Overground to Canada Water, Whitechapel or Highbury and Islington to connect with the tube network. You'll see the bus stops from the main entrance to the station.
8 polecane przez mieszkańców
Forest Hill Railway Station
Devonshire Road
8 polecane przez mieszkańców
Main local train station, with trains to London Bridge or Victoria, or take the Overground to Canada Water, Whitechapel or Highbury and Islington to connect with the tube network. You'll see the bus stops from the main entrance to the station.

Arts & Culture

This is Forest Hill's claim to fame, the lovely Horniman Museum and gardens, with a stunning view over London. Most of the exhibitions are free, and include an aquarium and a collection of instruments from around the world. There is a cafe or bring a picnic and lounge on the grass in the summer.
395 polecane przez mieszkańców
Muzeum i Ogrody Horniman
100 London Road
395 polecane przez mieszkańców
This is Forest Hill's claim to fame, the lovely Horniman Museum and gardens, with a stunning view over London. Most of the exhibitions are free, and include an aquarium and a collection of instruments from around the world. There is a cafe or bring a picnic and lounge on the grass in the summer.
Another local spot that people travel far for - well known for its high quality art exhibitions.
271 polecane przez mieszkańców
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road
271 polecane przez mieszkańców
Another local spot that people travel far for - well known for its high quality art exhibitions.
Not an art gallery in the strictest sense, but every now and then the resident artists on Havelock Walk open up their studios for the general public to enjoy (and purchase a thing or two!). Look out for signs for their open days, you might be in luck during your stay!
Havelock Walk
Havelock Walk
Not an art gallery in the strictest sense, but every now and then the resident artists on Havelock Walk open up their studios for the general public to enjoy (and purchase a thing or two!). Look out for signs for their open days, you might be in luck during your stay!
This is a great museum, not only is most of it free, in the summer of 2016 it opened its new extension nearly doubling its space. A must do thing is to walk or take the lift up to the top floor in the new part - and you will have one of the best (free) views over London!
2008 polecane przez mieszkańców
Tate Modern
Bankside
2008 polecane przez mieszkańców
This is a great museum, not only is most of it free, in the summer of 2016 it opened its new extension nearly doubling its space. A must do thing is to walk or take the lift up to the top floor in the new part - and you will have one of the best (free) views over London!
A great classic, with anything from Egyptian mummies to more recent historical objects. Best explored in sections as you won't have time to take it all in in one go.
1546 polecane przez mieszkańców
Muzeum Brytyjskie
Great Russell Street
1546 polecane przez mieszkańców
A great classic, with anything from Egyptian mummies to more recent historical objects. Best explored in sections as you won't have time to take it all in in one go.
Another of the great museums of London - also free, apart from major temporary exhibitions. Explore the history of art and design.
1694 polecane przez mieszkańców
Muzeum Wiktorii i Alberta
Cromwell Road
1694 polecane przez mieszkańców
Another of the great museums of London - also free, apart from major temporary exhibitions. Explore the history of art and design.

Parks & Nature

A lovely park with a small lake, cafe, playgrounds for kids and fields. About half an hour walk from the flat or take 185, 176 or 197 to the Harvester pub stop and walk the last bit.
46 polecane przez mieszkańców
Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park
46 polecane przez mieszkańców
A lovely park with a small lake, cafe, playgrounds for kids and fields. About half an hour walk from the flat or take 185, 176 or 197 to the Harvester pub stop and walk the last bit.
There are very few wooden areas in London, but this is one! Not huge, but well hidden and mainly known to the locals. Go for a lovely little stroll to get away from the big city hustle and bustle.
28 polecane przez mieszkańców
Sydenham Hill Wood
28 polecane przez mieszkańców
There are very few wooden areas in London, but this is one! Not huge, but well hidden and mainly known to the locals. Go for a lovely little stroll to get away from the big city hustle and bustle.