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Elephant and Castle is an area of South London, England, in the London Borough of Southwark. The name also informally refers to much of Walworth and Newington, due to the proximity of the London Underground station of the same name. The name is derived from a local coaching inn. [1]
- Elephant Park. Have you ‘herd’ Elephant Park is the epicentre of the transformation currently going on in Elephant and Castle? Elephant Park is an incredible new metropolis of apartment buildings, public parks and bars and restaurants (and yes, before you ask, there are lots of model elephants and elephant references throughout – hurrah!).
- Mercato Metropolitano Elephant and Castle. Mercato Metropolitano is one of the biggest street food spots in London and is one of the best things to do in Elephant and Castle.
- Castle Square. Found at the heart of Elephant and Castle and on the edge of Elephant Park, you’ll know when you’ve arrived at Castle Square as you’re greeted with dozens of elephant sculptures and installations (more of a savannah actually than shopping mall).
- Imperial War Museum. One of the best free things to do in London (and most well known), the Imperial War Museum London has a number of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions relating to skirmishes from WWI through to the present day.
- Take a step back in time at the Imperial War Museum. Kicking off this roundup of the best things to do in Elephant and Castle is the magnificent Imperial War Museum – the world’s leading museum of war and conflict.
- Eat and drink your way around the world at Mercato Metropolitano. Now you all know we love our street food here at Secret London, so what’s better than a whole market dedicated to it, hey?!
- Dance the night away at Ministry of Sound or Corsica Studios. Our beloved capital is always throwing up surprises, but who would’ve thought that Elephant and Castle would have two of the best nightclubs in the whole of London, hey?!
- Grab a pint or two at the namesake Elephant and Castle. Of course this one’s on our list because, you know, it’s London and all. There are a bunch of pubs knocking about the area – from The Albert Arms to The Prince of Wales – but if we were gonna pick one, we’d go for the namesake Elephant and Castle.
Elephant and Castle is a central London neighbourhood just south of the River Thames. A transport hub, a familiar landmark and home to thousands of people, it’s also an area in transition. A major regeneration programme is underway, with over £4bn of public and private money being invested in the area. This website explains what’s ...
Mar 19, 2018 · Treat yourself to a cheese board and some bubbles. Find restaurants, pubs and things to do in Elephant & Castle with Time Out's guide to the very best of SE1. From places to eat to...
Jan 13, 2023 · Get ready to discover the best things to do in Elephant and Castle. From playing Donkey Kong with your pint to walking through replica trenches, there’s plenty of reason to head to this cool corner of London.
Elephant & Castle, or ‘The Elephant’, as it is known locally, is perhaps one of the more bizarre names on the map and Elephant & Castle’s history is as rich as any other London locale. But where does the name come from?
