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Entertainment
Guide to S.E. London |
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From
the impressive art galleries of the Southbank to the comedy
clubs of Croydon, whatever you’re looking for you’re
sure to be pleasantly surprised by this very vibrant and
historically interesting area of London. With excellent
public transport links you can unite the past and future
in one afternoon.
Start your day with a cup of coffee in the shadow of The
Cutty Sark [map], a restored tea clipper, and see the many
fascinating maritime museums celebrating Greenwich’s connection to the sea.
Art lovers can choose from a range of exciting galleries including The Dulwich [map], The
Tate Modern [map] and The Saatchi Design
Gallery [map].
There’s also a range of exciting festivals in the area, so whether you want a giggle at the Lewisham
Comedy Festival or to see the movers and shakers
from across the globe at the Croydon Summer
Festival, you’ll have plenty to occupy
yourself with during your visit.
Proving that getting fit can be plenty of fun too there’s
a range of facilities and sports
venues in the area. See some of the best athletics
at Crystal Palace or enjoy a jog around one of Southwark’s many
playing fields.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of some splendid wildlife
parks in Lewisham or head to London
Bridge [map] to sample some of the very best restaurants and pubs offering traditional
British fayre as well as cuisine from across the globe.
In the evening head to one of the area’s many theatres and catch some
familiar faces treading the boards as well as plenty
of opportunities to watch the talent of tomorrow in
action, or sit back and enjoy some of the leading dance
companies on tour in Southwark.
However you want to be entertained, you’ll soon
find something to suit your tastes with our guide to
the hottest venues and coolest studios and galleries
in the area.
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