Leonard’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardLocal Palace with tours available
A short bus ride from Kidbrooke to this now iconic venue
Whether its a visit to Cineworld to watch a movie, see a live gig or show at the venue, shop or drink/eat you are covered (quite literally) at the O2
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The O2
Peninsula SquareA short bus ride from Kidbrooke to this now iconic venue
Whether its a visit to Cineworld to watch a movie, see a live gig or show at the venue, shop or drink/eat you are covered (quite literally) at the O2
A short train ride from Lee or Kidbrooke train stations is the iconic Borough Market via London Bridge station
Meat, cheeses and fish all fresh and high quality, surrounded by quality bars and restaurants such as The Market Porter, Wheat Sheaf, Black & Blue, Hawkesmoor and Roast.
You can easily loose a day there
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetA short train ride from Lee or Kidbrooke train stations is the iconic Borough Market via London Bridge station
Meat, cheeses and fish all fresh and high quality, surrounded by quality bars and restaurants such as The Market Porter, Wheat Sheaf, Black & Blue, Hawkesmoor and Roast.
You can easily loose a day there
A short train ride from Lee or Kidbrooke via Waterloo East
Whether it's viewing exhibitions, shows or gigs at Southbank centre, eating or drinking by the Thames or taking a ride on the London Eye Southbank has you covered.
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South Bank
A short train ride from Lee or Kidbrooke via Waterloo East
Whether it's viewing exhibitions, shows or gigs at Southbank centre, eating or drinking by the Thames or taking a ride on the London Eye Southbank has you covered.
A short train from Lee or Kidbrooke via Charing Cross is ideal for shopping, eating out or visiting the theatres on the Strand. From Comic to Candle shops you will find what you need there
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Covent Garden
41 James StA short train from Lee or Kidbrooke via Charing Cross is ideal for shopping, eating out or visiting the theatres on the Strand. From Comic to Candle shops you will find what you need there
A short walk from Cannon St or London Bridge, East London is a vibrant hub of shops, bars, restaurants and markets steeped in history.
Spitalfields Market consists of stall, shop and restaurants before a few mins walk opens Brick Lane. Whether it's collecting vinyl via Rough Trade, playing Crazy Golf, visiting the Sunday Brick Lane market or simply searching out the best street art - Brick Lane has you covered.
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Brick Lane
Brick LaneA short walk from Cannon St or London Bridge, East London is a vibrant hub of shops, bars, restaurants and markets steeped in history.
Spitalfields Market consists of stall, shop and restaurants before a few mins walk opens Brick Lane. Whether it's collecting vinyl via Rough Trade, playing Crazy Golf, visiting the Sunday Brick Lane market or simply searching out the best street art - Brick Lane has you covered.
One of the most famous London galleries, with a recently constructed extension in the heard of Southbank
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Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the most famous London galleries, with a recently constructed extension in the heard of Southbank
Food scene
Tudor Barn Eltham
Well Hall RoadGreat food with large indoor and outdoor space
Small village with a large green and great independent shops
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadSmall village with a large green and great independent shops
A really cute wine bar with the best cheeseboard in town!
Both seated indoors and out, it's a great location to people-watch and enjoy a slower paced day
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Le Bar a Vin - Greenwich Wine Bar
72 Blackheath VillageA really cute wine bar with the best cheeseboard in town!
Both seated indoors and out, it's a great location to people-watch and enjoy a slower paced day
Zerodegrees
29-31 Montpelier ValeMicro-brewery and great pizza... what more do you need?
A little dated decor, however the steaks are fantastic and a 10min walk from the house.
Not the cheapest, however you are saving not having to travel into Central London
Sim's Steakhouse
428 Lee High RdA little dated decor, however the steaks are fantastic and a 10min walk from the house.
Not the cheapest, however you are saving not having to travel into Central London
Fantastic food market, which is a 50min walk or 321 bus to.
Amazing seafood, cheeses, meat, bread and veg.
They also have stalls serving hot pizza slices, burgers, wraps and dumplings
Open 10.00-14.00 on Saturdays
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Brockley Market
Lewisham WayFantastic food market, which is a 50min walk or 321 bus to.
Amazing seafood, cheeses, meat, bread and veg.
They also have stalls serving hot pizza slices, burgers, wraps and dumplings
Open 10.00-14.00 on Saturdays
Farmers Market open Sunday's
Similar to Brockley Market in that it has a great selection of organic and seasonal produce
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Blackheath Farmers Market
Farmers Market open Sunday's
Similar to Brockley Market in that it has a great selection of organic and seasonal produce
Cute little restaurant in central Lewisham.
Open from breakfasts to midday and then again in the evening for dinner
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Sparrow
2 Rennell StCute little restaurant in central Lewisham.
Open from breakfasts to midday and then again in the evening for dinner
City/town information
Greenwich is a 40-45min walk from the house and is beautiful both in the summer or winter.
Walk through Greenwich's Royal Park with beautiful views of Canary Wharf and London.
Greenwich itself is on the River providing great waterside restaurants and cafes.
In the centre of Greenwich is it's famous food and craft market, fresh dishes are made from around the world (they Oyster bar is a favourite of mine)
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Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich is a 40-45min walk from the house and is beautiful both in the summer or winter.
Walk through Greenwich's Royal Park with beautiful views of Canary Wharf and London.
Greenwich itself is on the River providing great waterside restaurants and cafes.
In the centre of Greenwich is it's famous food and craft market, fresh dishes are made from around the world (they Oyster bar is a favourite of mine)
This cute fishing town is great for a day or overnight visit.
Two trains (about 1hr 45m journey) via Kidbrooke.
Whether its fresh Oysters on the bay, drinks on the beach via The Neptune or dinner at The Lobster Shack you will have plenty to keep you busy
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Whitstable
This cute fishing town is great for a day or overnight visit.
Two trains (about 1hr 45m journey) via Kidbrooke.
Whether its fresh Oysters on the bay, drinks on the beach via The Neptune or dinner at The Lobster Shack you will have plenty to keep you busy
Neighbourhoods
A short bus or 30 min walk is Eltham.
A small high street with the larger brand shops, newly opened cinema and my favourite bar 'The Rusty Bucket'.
Highlights include the Tudor Barn, Berry & Barrel alongside Eltham Cathedrawl
Eltham
A short bus or 30 min walk is Eltham.
A small high street with the larger brand shops, newly opened cinema and my favourite bar 'The Rusty Bucket'.
Highlights include the Tudor Barn, Berry & Barrel alongside Eltham Cathedrawl
A short bus ride from the house, both Ladywell & Brockley are a short distance away.
Ladywell Tavern is a great stop off for a drink and bite to eat, Hilly Fields is a great open space with views of London before a short walk to Brockley High Street.
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Brockley
A short bus ride from the house, both Ladywell & Brockley are a short distance away.
Ladywell Tavern is a great stop off for a drink and bite to eat, Hilly Fields is a great open space with views of London before a short walk to Brockley High Street.
Lewisham is a little 'run down' but has a great train service into London and all the high-street shops you would expect.
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Lewisham
Lewisham is a little 'run down' but has a great train service into London and all the high-street shops you would expect.
A 20min walk from the house is a great little square of restaurants, bars and independent shops.
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Hither Green
A 20min walk from the house is a great little square of restaurants, bars and independent shops.
My favourite locations
The owners Stuart & Rachel are really friendly and they have a great selection of beers, Pale Ales & IPA's (also wine and spirits)
They now have cheeseboards and Sunday 'toasties' for snacks
The Rusty Bucket Pub
11 Court YardThe owners Stuart & Rachel are really friendly and they have a great selection of beers, Pale Ales & IPA's (also wine and spirits)
They now have cheeseboards and Sunday 'toasties' for snacks
This high-end restaurant is one of my favourite restaurants.
Tony & Becky run this intimate yet trendy restaurant with a menu that changes monthly to remain fresh and seasonal
Copper & Ink
5 Lee RdThis high-end restaurant is one of my favourite restaurants.
Tony & Becky run this intimate yet trendy restaurant with a menu that changes monthly to remain fresh and seasonal
A great mix of both food and craft
Amazing dishes from global cuisines all cooked fresh in front of you.
5 minutes walk and you are by the Thames River and next to the Cutty Sark boat and river-view restaurants
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Mercado de Greenwich
5B Greenwich MarketA great mix of both food and craft
Amazing dishes from global cuisines all cooked fresh in front of you.
5 minutes walk and you are by the Thames River and next to the Cutty Sark boat and river-view restaurants
Park Fever
21a Staplehurst RdIndependent craft beer pub.
Adrian is very knowledgeable and approachable
Local bar and eatery by Lee train station.
Nice indoor and outdoor space with friendly staff
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The Lord Northbrook, Lee
116 Burnt Ash RdLocal bar and eatery by Lee train station.
Nice indoor and outdoor space with friendly staff
A short bus or drive from the house and you can hit a few balls and kill a few hours.
With views of Canary Wharf, good drinks and food I highly recommend.
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Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range
265 Tunnel AveA short bus or drive from the house and you can hit a few balls and kill a few hours.
With views of Canary Wharf, good drinks and food I highly recommend.
The Depot
7 Kidbrooke Park RoadLocal bar next to Kidrbooke station and a short walk from the house.
Conselhos sobre a cidade
Deslocar-se
Local buses at the top of Courlands Avenue
321 - Journey is to Foots Cray in one direction and New Cross Gate in the other
122 - Plumstead in one direction to Crystal Palace in the other (also runs as a night bus)
178 - Kidbrooke one direction (also a short walk) to Lewisham station
Deslocar-se
Two Overground train stations a 10m and 15m walk
South Eastern trains run from both stations into all major London platforms such as Waterloo East, Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon St.
From these you can access all of London such as Camden, Brixton, Clapham or further out such a Knightsbridge, Chiswick etc