South London area guides

Our location in vibrant New Cross means that there's plenty to keep you occupied right here on your doorstep.

But if you want to venture further afield, we're also surrounded by a whole host of amazing places in South and East London that are filled with museums, shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, green spaces, and even London's coolest high street.

Read our area guides below to find out more about our neighbourhood, and places you can explore locally.

Explore our guides

Brockley

Brockley is home to the award-winning Brockley Market.

Camberwell

Camberwell has a huge array of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Canada Water

Canada Water is a peaceful area of London that's redeveloping.

Deptford

Deptford has a growing creative community and a vibrant market.

Forest Hill

Forest Hill is home to the Horniman Museum and gardens.

Greenwich

Greenwich has history and beauty galore, as well as a famous market.

Lewisham

Lewisham is in the process of major regeneration.

Peckham

Up-and-coming Peckham is full of bars and pubs.

Shadwell

Shadwell offers amazing river views and easy access to the buzz and excitement of East London.

Shoreditch

Shoreditch attracts a young, creative crowd who flock to its many music and arts venues.

Stratford

In the wake of the Olympics Stratford has benefitted from a huge amount of regeneration.

What our students say

Find out more about living in London while studying at Goldsmiths from some of our students as they share their favourite spots in the city.

London's best writing spaces

MA Children's Literature student Samantha Oppenheimer shares her favourite places to write in London.

Outdoor spaces

BA Sociology student Michael shares his tips for enjoying the greener parts of the city.

Cultural life

Tanishtha, a Fine Art and History of Art student, shares some of her favourite cultural spots in South London.

South East London is one of the most real, exciting, funny, attractive, diverse and vibrant areas of London.

Marta, BA Sociology

Find out what life is like in our local area from current students Shani and Jacob.