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May 2, 2017 · It's probably most well known for being home to a massive cat statue, the Horniman Museum and Millwall FC. But here are some other things you might not know about the borough....
- Explore the quirky Horniman Museum and Gardens. Discover an eclectic collection of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments at the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
- Buy top local produce at Brockley Market. Treat yourself to an array of delicious seasonal street food and produce at Brockley Market. Held in a car park, this local favourite is an award-winning weekend market and one of London’s best spots for locally sourced produce from artisan and small producers.
- Go for a wander in Beckenham Place Park. Escape the hustle and bustle of central London with a leisurely stroll in 96-hectare Beckenham Place Park, the largest green space in Lewisham.
- Get your culture fix at The Albany. Grab tickets to a dance, music, theatre or spoken-word performance at The Albany, a performing arts centre in Deptford with a history stretching back to the 19th century.
51.461°N 0.005°W. / 51.461; -0.005. Lewisham ( / ˈluːɪʃəm / ⓘ LOO-ish-əm) is an area of southeast London, England, six miles (ten kilometres) south of Charing Cross. It is the principal area of the London Borough of Lewisham, and was within the historic county of Kent until 1889.
- Lewisham Open Market & Blackheath Farmers’ Market.
- Phone Box Platform. Lewisham Way, SE4.
- Beckenham Place Park.
- Hilly Fields. Labelled as Lewisham’s “green crown”, Hilly Fields is a gem worth discovering, with sweeping views over London and a solitude that seems like a miracle.
- Take in the skyline views from atop Hilly Fields. Kicking off this roundup of the best things to do in Lewisham is a visit to Hilly Fields which, as the name suggests, is sat atop a hill.
- Catch the latest flick at Catford Mews. Now we all love saving a little bit of cash right? Especially during a cost-of-living-crisis… and who doesn’t love watching a film at the cinema?
- Dance the night away at the Fox & Firkin. London ain’t exactly short of boozers it has to be said – I mean at the last count there were over 3,500. But what makes the Fox & Firkin really stand out is its eclectic live music and gigs scene.
- Dine on authentic Nigerian food at Enish. If you’re craving some food when you’re wandering around Lewisham, then a visit to Enish is always a safe bet.
Lewisham (/ ˈ l uː ɪ ʃ əm / ⓘ LOO-ish-əm) is a London borough in south-east London, England. It forms part of Inner London . The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham .
