Lewisham
Things to do in Lewisham, Greater London
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Lewisham sits on the south side of London, well served by places to eat. Bar Beach and Grill, rated 4.6 from nearly 2,900 reviews, leads the pack, while Break The Fast London scores 4.7 from 646. Mediterranean cooking is well represented—Levante and Meze Mangal both rate around 4.4—alongside Italian at Luciano's Ristorante and pizza from Mamma Dough Ladywell. The choice suggests a neighbourhood where dining out is taken seriously, with enough variety across cuisines to make eating here straightforward.
For entertainment, Lewisham Bowl is the main draw: a bowling alley rated 4.6 from over 2,100 reviews, the kind of venue that works for a casual night out or something more purposeful. It has the kind of ratings that suggest it functions well.
Overnight accommodation in the area runs to the Premier Inn London Lewisham, rated 4.2 from 809 reviews, a reliable chain hotel that serves the practical needs of visitors without pretension. There is also self-catering available. Neither option suggests Lewisham is pitched at the tourist staying for length, but rather as a base where you might land for work or to explore south London, eating well while you're here.
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Travelodge London Lewisham
227 Lewisham High Street, London
Premier Inn London Lewisham
1-13 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
St Jamess Guest House
48 Breakspears Road, London
The Brookmill
65 Cranbrook Road, London
Travelodge London Greenwich
Blackheath Road, London
Doubletree By Hilton London Greenwich
Catherine Grove, London
Staycity Aparthotels Greenwich Deptford Bridge Station
18-20 Deptford Bridge, London
The Station Hotel
14 Staplehurst Road, South London
Things to Do in Lewisham(1)
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Where to Eat in Lewisham(13)
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Attractions Near Lewisham
All attractions in Lewisham →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Lewisham.
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Vintners Lanes
Greenwich · ⭐ 4.7
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Air Thrill London
London · ⭐ 3.6
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Creekside Discovery Centre
London · ⭐ 4.9
1 mi
Wavelengths Leisure Centre
London · ⭐ 3.6
1 mi
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory
Greenwich · ⭐ 4.6
Greenwich Royal Observatory
London · ⭐ 4.6
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Greenwich Park
Greenwich · ⭐ 4.8
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Big Little Fun
Greenwich · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Lewisham
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Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Knockholt Retreat
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Lewisham(1)
All cottages in Lewisham →The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Mulberry House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
Common questions about Lewisham
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