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Our monthly picks
Source the Area’s team of urban explorers are always on the lookout for something new or interesting. Here’s what caught our eye this month.
Llewelyn’s
- Herne Hill
Design District London
- Greenwich Peninsula
Grove Lane RC
- Camberwell
Explore south-east London
neighbourhoods
From picture-postcard Blackheath to buzzing Peckham, south-east London neighbourhoods are spectacularly diverse. Read on and find the right one for you.
Discover the best things to do
Browse through our selection of must-visit spots and hidden gems, for work or play.
Better Things
- Forest Hill
Forza Win
- Camberwell
Supa Ya Ramen
- Peckham
Cornerstone Studios
- Camberwell
Read community stories
A collection of stories from the people who make the communities what they are.
Maria - Catford
“The best thing about Catford is the incredible sense of community”, says interior designer Maria Lapuerta Rodriguez, who took on the challenge to renovate an Edwardian property in the Corbett Estate that she and her architect husband fell in love with.
Camilla - Greenwich
“Use a mortgage adviser, they really help,” advises Camilla, a Londoner with a knack for interior design, who enjoyed having free reign in her first home - including a loft conversion that feels like a fancy hotel.
Vogue - South East London
In the midst of a global pandemic, the journey of these first-time homebuyers was one of unexpected twists and turns. With a fortuitous opportunity to housesit for six months, they were able to accelerate their savings and embark on a quest to find their dream home within a tight deadline.
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Borough Market, SE1
Arguably London’s favourite foodie meeting point, Borough Market needs little introduction.