Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Lovely spot for a tea/coffee and cake, with its own gallery space.
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Canvas & Cream
18 London RdLovely spot for a tea/coffee and cake, with its own gallery space.
Aga's Little Deli
49A Dartmouth RdSmall 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 ValeA 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!
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St David Coffee House
5 David's RdNow 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.
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Sylvan Post
24-28 Dartmouth RdOnce 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.
The Dartmouth Arms
7 Dartmouth RoadLovely 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 ValePop 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.
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The Signal Pub
7 Devonshire RoadNewly 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 RdSmall 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.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillDecent 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.
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Boots
Greenwich Church StreetThe 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...
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WHSmith
180-182 Streatham High RdPick 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.
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Forest Hill Pools
Dartmouth RoadIf 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.
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East Dulwich Picturehouse
116a Lordship LnThis 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.
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Forest Hill Railway Station
Devonshire RoadMain 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.
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I-Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadThis 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.
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadAnother 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 WalkNot 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!
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Tate Modern
BanksideThis 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.
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I-British Museum
Great Russell StreetA 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.
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I-Victoria ne-Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadAnother 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.
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Dulwich Park
Dulwich ParkA 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.
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Sydenham Hill Wood
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.