Lewisham, London

Name: Lewisham
Address: London, United Kingdom

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Lewisham is an area of south-east London, England, 5.9 miles south of Charing Cross. It is the principal area of the London Borough of Lewisham, and is also within the historic county of Kent. It is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London, with a large shopping centre and street market. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°27'41"N, 0°0'19"W

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Lewisham (Lewisham Central)London United Kingdom

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Lewisham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, Lewisham Shopping Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Oak.

1.1 miN
Astronomy centre on the Prime Meridian
Royal Observatory, London
29 min walk • The Royal Observatory is an iconic scientific landmark nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London. Established in 1675 by King Charles II, it is famed for being the location of the Prime Meridian, where time begins at longitude 0°.
1.1 miN
Royal Park with panoramic hilltop views
Greenwich Park, London
29 min walk • Greenwich Park, a verdant haven in the heart of London, England, offers visitors a blend of history, nature, and stunning views. As one of the Royal Parks of London, this former hunting ground now serves as a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.
~1440 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lewisham Shopping Centre, London
7 min walk • Lewisham Shopping Centre, formerly Riverdale Centre, is a shopping mall located in Lewisham, London, England. The centre is the major shopping centre in the London Borough of Lewisham.
1.2 miN
Tree
Queen Elizabeth's Oak, London
31 min walk • Queen Elizabeth's Oak was a veteran oak tree in Greenwich Park, London. Seeded in the 12th century, the tree formed part of the grounds of the Palace of Placentia, home to the Tudor royal family. Henry VIII is said to have danced around the tree with Anne Boleyn.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Jack Cade's Cavern, London
21 min walk • Jack Cade's Cavern is a cavern, extending several hundred feet underground, in Blackheath, south-east London, England. It is located northwest of the Heath and southwest of Greenwich Park, mostly beneath the lawn of Hollymount Close.
0.4 miSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Boone's Chapel, London
11 min walk • Boone's Chapel is a single-storey building attributed to Sir Christopher Wren and built in 1683. The chapel is very small, measuring just 45 square metres and is constructed of red brickwork with Portland stone details to window architraves, rusticated quoins and a pyramidal roof with an open wood cupola.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife
Hare and Billet, London
16 min walk • The Hare and Billet is a public house located in Blackheath, London, overlooking parts of Greenwich Park. In the 18th century, the Hare and Billet was a coaching inn. The pub is now part of the Metropolitan Pub Company.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Greenwich Theatre, London
32 min walk • Greenwich Theatre is a local theatre located in Croom's Hill close to the centre of Greenwich in south-east London. Theatre first came to Greenwich at the beginning of the 19th century during the famous Eastertide Greenwich Fair at which the Richardson travelling theatre annually performed.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Ranger's House, London
22 min walk • Ranger's House is a medium-sized red brick Georgian mansion in the Palladian style, adjacent to Greenwich Park in the south east of London. It is situated in Blackheath and backs directly onto Greenwich Park.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, London
30 min walk • Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries were opened within one month of each other in 1858 and are sited on adjacent plots of previously open land. The two component parts are characteristic examples of the first wave of Victorian public cemeteries and are now part of the Brockley Conservation Area.
1.1 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Yuri Gagarin, London
28 min walk • The Statue of Yuri Gagarin in Greenwich, London, is a zinc statue depicting the cosmonaut wearing a spacesuit and standing on top of a globe. The figure was originally unveiled on 14 July 2011 at a temporary location in the Mall, close to Admiralty Arch and facing the statue of Captain James Cook.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lewisham?

Nearby attractions include Boone's Chapel, London (11 min walk), Manor House Gardens, London (16 min walk), Blackheath Halls, London (18 min walk), Jack Cade's Cavern, London (21 min walk).

How to get to Lewisham by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lewisham:

Bus

Marischal Road • Lines: 122, 178, 261, 273, 321, 621, N21 (2 min walk)
Belmont Park • Lines: 122, 178, 261, 273, 321, 621, N21 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Lewisham Platform 5 • Lines: B-L, S-L (11 min walk)
Elverson Road Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, S-L (18 min walk)

Train

Lewisham (12 min walk)
Blackheath (18 min walk)