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Camberwell

Creative and arty filled with Georgian and Regency homes

Nestled between Peckham, Clapham and Brixton, Camberwell may seem a smart choice if you want to remain in zone 2 due to the fantastic connections from Denmark Hill. But if you look a little closer you’ll find a creative community with a buzzing art college attracting interesting individuals to the area over the past few decades. It’s a unique blend of artists, hospital workers and growing families that well and truly holds its own. Hailed as the new Camden, Camberwell Green has a trendy village atmosphere offering a whole host of social and culinary attractions from street food to top Michelin Star level.

Camberwell Grove has an impressive collection of Regency and Georgian houses. You may have even enjoyed the hour-long programme featuring Camberwell Grove in BBC2's 'The secret history of our streets'. The areas around Myatt’s Field showcase some of the best (and biggest) Victorian homes this side of the river and on a clear day you can spy the dome of St Pauls Cathedral. The area as a whole is filled with conservation areas (Camberwell Grove, Addington Square, Camberwell Green, Grosvenor Park) to protect these wondrous properties.

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You’ll never tire of things to do. Camberwell has several art galleries including Camberwell College of Arts, the South London Gallery and numerous smaller commercial art spaces. The annual Camberwell Arts Festival is well supported and The Blue Elephant Theatre on Bethwin Road is the only theatre venue in Camberwell. The South London Gallery has regular exhibitions, a lovely shop and café and the area is full of studios for makers and artists.

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Parks & Green Spaces

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Brunswick Park

Brunswick Park

Lying between St Giles and Benhill Roads, it was laid out in the mid-Victorian era and is overlooked by some of the loveliest houses from the period in Camberwell. Popular with locals and staff from Southwark Town Hall, the facilities include free tennis courts and a children's play area.

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Camberwell Green

Camberwell Green

Sitting right next to a busy junction, Camberwell Green is a small park that is often overlooked. Until the late 18th century, Camberwell was a rural village. The green used to play host to a rather notorious fair held for the Feast of St Giles. This became an increasingly boisterous affair lasting up to three days, until eventually, in 1856, the more 'well to do' residents put an end to it.

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Camberwell Secret Garden

Camberwell Secret Garden

The secret garden is located on the D’Eynsford Estate in Camberwell. Located just off Kimpton Road, behind the KFC on Camberwell Church Street. The idea of a Community Garden arose as a way to generate greater community cohesion on the estate and as somewhere to relax and enjoy ourselves, as well as making new friends. The garden is situated on a previously derelict site, between Mary Datchelor Close and Camberwell Church Street. Work began on the garden in March 2009, pulling up the weeds and preparing the soil. The first funding from the O2 Community fund of £1000 built a green house. Then, at the end of 2010 they got £25,000 from the Cleaner, Greener, Safer fund at Southwark Council to completely redevelop the site and make it more attractive and accessible. The work was completed (more or less) by the Walworth Garden Farm in March and April 2010 and then they planted out hundreds of new bushes, flowers and vegetables. The Secret Garden is currently open Saturdays 11am – 2pm and Sundays 10am – 12noon. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the space or have a go at gardening! There are always jobs to do to suit all ages and abilities.

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Lettsom Gardens

Lettsom Gardens

Lettsom Gardens is a beautiful community garden bordered by Grove Park to the north and Grove Hill Road to the south. It is a popular and private amenity for the communities in both those streets and also more widely amongst Camberwell residents. The residents association host summer barbeques and bonfires there, providing special occasions for adults and children to meet new neighbours. The space is divided between woodland, allotments and a tarmac sports field. You'll be interested to know, Terry Jones lived on the opposite side of Lettsom Gardens for many years. He and the other members of Monty Python developed the scripts for the original series as they played five-a-side football there!

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Myatts Field

Myatts Field

Myatt's Fields Park, on the border of Southwark and Lambeth, is named after a market gardener called Myatt, reputedly famous for his strawberries. Today it features tennis courts, a bandstand and ball games area, and a new playground sporting a wet play zone (dog-free of course).

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces Ruskin Park

Ruskin Park

Ruskin Park is a popular spot for residents of Camberwell, Brixton and Herne Hill and is named after John Ruskin, the writer, thinker and philanthropist.

Area Guide Camberwell Parks & Green Spaces St Giles Churchyard

St Giles Churchyard

Loved by squirrels, locals on lunch and dog walkers, St Giles Churchyard lies behind the Anglican church between Wilson Road and Camberwell Grove.

Eat & Drink

Area Guide Camberwell Eat & Drink Zeret Kitchen

Zeret Kitchen

Traditional Ethiopian food and coffee served in a relaxed and airy room with modern African art.

Area Guide Camberwell Eat & Drink The Sun of Camberwell

The Sun of Camberwell

Hip pub with old-meets-new decor, open fire and quirky garden, serving British food and craft beers.

Area Guide Camberwell Eat & Drink Stormbird

Stormbird

Craft beer, ever-changing beers on tap

Area Guide Camberwell Eat & Drink The Camberwell Arms

The Camberwell Arms

Superb gastro pub serving one of the best roasts in London – winners of the Observer Food Monthly Award 2015.

Area Guide Camberwell Eat & Drink Silk Road

Silk Road

Amazing, 5 star rated restaurant with long wooden tables serving northern Chinese dumplings, noodles and stews.

Transport

Area Guide Camberwell Transport Buses

Buses

Served by four (yes, four) night buses and six 24hour bus routes, it’s the area that never sleeps. Anywhere you could possibly want to go on a night out is accessible - Central London, The City, Clapham, Chelsea, Catford, Hyde Park and even Shepherd’s Bush are within your reach.

Area Guide Camberwell Transport Denmark Hill Station

Denmark Hill Station

It is managed by Thameslink and is served by Southeastern and London Overground trains. Is in Travelcard Zone 2. Walking distance to Kings College and The Maudsley hospitals. In the period 2011-2013 the station underwent a redesign with the construction of a new ticket office with access from Champion Park, new walkways and lifts to the platforms. Serving Victoria, Clapham Junction, Ashford International, Sevenoaks.

Area Guide Camberwell Transport Loughborough Junction

Loughborough Junction

Found between Camberwell and Brixton, along Coldharbour Lane. It is between Elephant & Castle and Herne Hill stations and is served by Thameslink and at peak hours by Southeastern.

Area Guide Camberwell Transport Oval Station

Oval Station

Oval is a London Underground station in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is on the Northern line between Kennington and Stockwell stations and is in Travelcard Zone 2.

Schools

Area Guide Camberwell Schools Camberwell College Of Arts

Camberwell College Of Arts

Camberwell specialises in fine art, design and conservation courses. The unique studio culture offers students the freedom and support to explore their individual creativity. www.arts.ac.uk/camberwell/about/

Area Guide Camberwell Schools Lyndhurst Primary School

Lyndhurst Primary School

Mixed for children aged 3-11. Very popular with lots of community based projects http://www.lyndhurstweb.com/

Area Guide Camberwell Schools The Villa Pre-Prep School And Nursery

The Villa Pre-Prep School And Nursery

Independent school on Lyndhurst Grove, 2-7 years. Great organic food. http://thevillaschoolandnursery.co.uk

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