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Rotherhithe (/ ˈrɒðərhaɪð / RODH-ər-hydhe) is a district of South London, England, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. It is on a peninsula on the south bank of the Thames, facing Wapping, Shadwell and Limehouse on the north bank, with the Isle of Dogs to the east.
The Mayflower pub is a hidden gem in the heart of Rotherhithe, London. A traditional English pub surrounded by cobbled streets, the outside decked jetty and cosy candlelit restaurant have stunning river views.
- Visit The Mayflower Pub
- Brunel Museum
- Sands Film
- The Salter Statues
- The Old Mortuary
- Docklands Development
- Wildlife Spotting
- Green Spaces
- Thames Path
- Cafes
In 1620 history was made in Rotherhithe Village. A ship called The Mayflower set sail from the back of a local historic pub and sailed across the Atlantic. On board was a group of religious zealots, driven to find or create heaven on earth. They were guided by a local captain from Rotherhithe Village and a local crew of 30 hardened sailors. They we...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel is considered by many to have been the greatest engineer who ever lived. He built everything – railways, tunnels, bridges, flat-pack hospitals and ships including the SS Great Britain (the first ship in the world powered by a propeller and now proudly exhibited in Bristol). But he was a member of a whole dynasty of brilliant...
Next to The Brunel Museum on St Marychurch Street is Sands Films. It inhabits a Georgian warehouse originally called Grice’s Granary. Sands Films is unique. Run by idealists, it has become a centre of excellence for feature films and the making of historical costumes. Their work is world-famous and just about any historical film, including Hollywoo...
Victorian Rotherhithe was the soft underbelly of the great city. Life was a struggle due to poverty and disease. Work was scarce and much of it was dangerous. But some people cared. Some people wanted to bring about change. Enter Alfred and Ada Salter, husband and wife, both Quakers, both socialists. At the beginning of the 20th century, they broug...
Nestling beside a beautiful, unassuming little park is The Old Mortuary building, today used as a community centre. Charles Dickens came here and mentioned it in his novel Our Mutual Friend. He was one of many great men and women who braved the dark, dangerous streets of the old port to see firsthand the poverty and desperation of many of the local...
Rotherhithe Village is a Phoenix, a creature that has survived the fire to be reborn. From poverty to the Blitz, to the closure of the docks, the place became part of the poorest borough in Britain. It remained so until the ‘70s. And then, through a series of circumstances, it changed. Artists moved into the abandoned warehouses, the empty council ...
You may be surprised to learn that there’s quite a lot of wildlife in Rotherhithe Village. Foxes regularly haunt in the nighttime. However, it’s the grey squirrels who have truly made the place their own. They may be cute, but there’s a dark side to their residency. Originally, they came from North America and steadily drove out the resident red sq...
Alongside the urban environment, you’ll find some glorious, green spaces. The 25-hectare Southwark park dates back to 1869. It comprises the Ada Salter garden, created by the aforementioned social reformer who championed green spaces for the public. Within this wide open green space, there’s also an art gallery which hosts wonderful, contemporary e...
There’s something special about walking along the banks of the River Thames. In total, it’s around 180 miles long from sea to source. From Rotherhithe, you can head east to Greenwich or west towards London Bridge, Borough Market and on to the London Eye. On the Rotherhithe stretch, The Angel pub on the riverside is worth a mention. It used to be pa...
One of the best ways to take in the special vibe of this village is to stop and people-watch from one of the many cafes. A few of our favourites include the Leaf and Bean Cafe at Rotherhithe station (overground), the Watchhouse Cafe and Canada Water cafe.
Rotherhithe is a small village in the heart of London. It is spectacularly located along the River Thames, just 15-20 minutes from bustling London Bridge. The area is a bit of a hidden secret and one the locals haven’t been keen on promoting. And why should we?
Oct 28, 2022 · Things to do. Discover the best things to do in Rotherhithe: waterside pubs, hidden cafes, and even a Finnish sauna hidden in a church.
Introduction. Rotherhithe boasts a rich waterside history, now complemented by a variety of new attractions. These include the Brunel Museum, (revealing the eighth wonder of the world) and home to the apothecary’s garden the Printworks (one of the best night clubs in the world), Surrey Docks farm, Stave Hill with its unique panoramic urban ...
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Jul 2, 2024 · A collection of Rotherhithe’s best hidden gems in a complete itinerary of London’s maritime and industrial past, cobblestone streets, and quirky sights! London houses many secret neighborhoods, and one of my favorite is Rotherhithe, whose name is Saxon for ‘sailors’ haven’.
