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10 Things To See & Do In Southwark, London

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Emily Moore
Updated: 9 February 2017
Southwark is one of the oldest boroughs of London, spanning from Bermondsey to Sydenham and with so much in between. South London is experiencing a renaissance, with events and opportunities popping up seemingly everyday.
The Arch at Bermondsey | Courtesy of David Robertson
The Arch at Bermondsey | Courtesy of David Robertson

The Arch at Bermondsey

Fitness Studio, Gym
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The Arch at Bermondsey

You can cancel your membership at the gym because The Arch at Bermondsey will give you more strength of body and mind than a cross trainer will. The Arch is a bouldering centre for climbing without ropes over a soft landing, and it promises to be an exciting adventure for enthusiasts and newbies alike. The variety of routes means beginners are catered to, but if you feel like scaling an overhanging wall by one finger, that’s possible too.

The Arch at Bermondsey, The Biscuit Factory, 100 Clements Rd, London, UK

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Bankside Gallery

Art Gallery, Bookstore, Shop
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Nunhead Cemetery | Courtesy of Wooster & Stock

Bankside Gallery

The Tate Modern is one of the world’s leading art galleries, but not everyone knows that just stone’s throw away is the wonderful and understated Bankside Gallery. This cosy gallery, open daily, is home to the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. It focuses entirely on works on paper, celebrating water-based works from established and emerging artists, and it also includes a wonderful gift and bookshop.

Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton St, London, UK +44 20 7928 7521

Nunhead Cemetery | Courtesy of Wooster & Stock

Nunhead Cemetery | Courtesy of Wooster & Stock

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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Nunhead Cemetery

Cemetery
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Peckham skyline | © Delaina Hallam / Flickr

Nunhead Cemetery

One of London’s seven magnificent cemeteries, Nunhead Cemetery is a suspiciously well kept secret, considering its beauty and size. Take a stroll through the grounds and transport yourself to Burnett’s real life Secret Garden. You’ll completely forget you’re in London, which at times is just the ticket.

Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, London, UK +44 20 7525 2000

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Bussey Building

Music Venue
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Bussey Building

The Bussey Building, suprisingly well disguised along the High Street, is the creative epicentre of Peckham. The CLF art café has honed its events skills hosting some of the best music nights, theatre shows, and comedy nights around. There’s also Rye Wax in the basement, offering great grub and tonnes of vinyl to rummage through — and don’t forget to head to YogaRise on the second floor to release all that tension.

Bussey Building, 133 Rye Ln, London, UK +44 20 7732 5275

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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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7:00 am - 11:00 pm

East Dulwich Picturehouse

Theater
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Arcade Games | © Rob Boudon / WikiCommons

East Dulwich Picturehouse

Heading to a picturehouse is always a bit more special than to your standard cinema experience, and East Dulwich Picturehouse is particularly memorable. Screening a selection of independent films and blockbusters and with the option of a sofa at no extra cost, square eyes await every type of movie buff. East Dulwich Picturehouse also has a good range of cine-snacks and a great little bar to chat all things motion picture before and after.

East Dulwich Picturehouse, 116a Lordship Ln, East Dulwich, London, UK +44 871 902 5749

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The Four Quarters

Bar, Craft Ale Bar, American, $$$
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Floyd Collins - Southwark Playhouse
Floyd Collins - Southwark Playhouse | Courtesy of Robert Workman

The Four Quarters

Peckham’s Four Quarters is the ultimate in nostalgic magic. It opened in early 2014 and is a welcome addition to the High Street. The novelty of changing your Pound Sterling for quarters triggers the giddy enjoyment of this place. It’s sure to be a great day when you’re playing a range of classic arcade games like Street Fighter, Space Invaders, and Pac Man with one hand and slotting your craft beer in the specially made holders with the other.

The Four Quarters, 187 Rye Ln, Peckham, London, UK +44 20 3754 7622

Floyd Collins - Southwark Playhouse | Courtesy of Robert Workman

Floyd Collins – Southwark Playhouse | Courtesy of Robert Workman

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5:30 pm - 1:00 am
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5:30 pm - 1:30 am
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5:00 pm - 2:00 am
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1:00 pm - 2:00 am
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3:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Southwark Playhouse

Theatre
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Borough Market | © Jack Gavigan / WikiCommons

Southwark Playhouse

Since it was founded in 1993, the Southwark Playhouse has been instrumental in bringing emerging thespian talent to the public. The founders believed that an injection of theatre productions would greatly benefit the community and inspire the young talent of Southwark, so they created this widely celebrated, two-studio playhouse.

Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, UK +44 20 7407 0234

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9:00 am - 12:00 am
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9:00 am - 12:00 am
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9:00 am - 12:00 am
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9:00 am - 12:00 am
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9:00 am - 12:00 am
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1:00 pm - 12:00 am

Borough Market

Market, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Borough Market, London | © Lord Nelson

Borough Market

Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market. It’s brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables, local produce, beers and wines, and more eateries than you could get through in a lifetime. The Culture Trip recommends doing a lap before deciding on your lunch, because food envy is traumatic.

Borough Market, 8 Southwark St, London, UK +44 20 7407 1002

© Lord Nelson

© Lord Nelson

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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Lord Nelson

Pub, European, $$$
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Dulwich Picture Gallery | © Poliphilo / WikiCommons

The Lord Nelson

When you’re ready to rest your legs after Borough Market, head down to The Lord Nelson. Don’t let the traditional name fool you, this pub is like no other. With walls covered in art and memorabilia, graffiti everywhere you look, and a quirky take on pub grub, The Lord Nelson is a great alternative to your usual watering hole.

The Lord Nelson, 243 Union St, London, UK +44 20 7207 2701

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12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Art Gallery
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Dulwich Picture Gallery

Believe it or not, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built gallery. The building layout and design and tricks of illumination have been mimicked by galleries ever since. Today, the gallery contains some of the finest collections of work by Old Masters, Baroque paintings, and British portraiture and displays more contemporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, Southwark, London, UK +44 20 8693 5254

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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm