London area of Peckham guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Peckham neighbourhood

In its 16th century heyday, Peckham was extremely popular as a wealthy residential area with many large properties surrounded by lush farmland. By the 18th century the area became more commercial, attracting industrialists keen to avoid central London's expensive rates. Peckham's extensive gardens and orchards - renowned for their melons, figs and grapes - were packed off to London's markets. Nowadays, of course, Peckham has a bad reputation from its high levels of crime and gang violence. As a result of urban decay and vandalism, North Peckham was subjected to a £290 million regeneration programme in the late 90s and is now home to the award-winning Peckham Library and the South London Gallery. Named after the River Peck, a small stream that ran through the district until it was unclosed in 1823, Peckham is also the setting of the TV series Only Fools and Horses and Desmond's.

See our recommended nearby Peckham Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, and Leisure.

Peckham Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Peckham
Livesey Museum for Children
London > Attractions > Museums
682 Old Kent Road, Southwark, Peckham, London SE15
The Livesey Museum runs a changing programme of lively, unusual, interactive exhibitions for children up to the age of 12, their parents, carers and schools. Past ... More
 
 
 
Livesey Museum for Children
London > Attractions > Museums
682 Old Kent Road, Peckham, London SE15
THE LIVESEY MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED DOWN HOWEVER THE LATEST PLANS ARE TO ALLOW Theatre Peckham TO USE THE SPACE. WE'LL UPDATE AS AND WHEN WE ... More
 
 
 
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London > Attractions > Unit 2 Rubicon Court, 3 York Way, Kings Cross, Peckham, London N1C
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Peckham Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Peckham
Safeway
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15
A large international supermarket chain. Sells a huge variety of fresh and frozen foods and household products. ... More
 
 
 
B&Q
London > Shopping > House and Garden
524 Old Kent Rd, Peckham, London SE1
This chain of enormous DIY superstores carries a bewildering array of household fixtures, paints, building materials and tools. They will meet all your decorating needs at ... More
 
 
 
Office World
London > Shopping > Office Supply
651 Old Kent Road, Peckham, London SE15
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Peckham Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Peckham London?
Bert's
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Peckham Park Road, Peckham, London SE15
Authentic Cockney Pie and Mash shop which has been open for 70 years and still features original ads for Bert's Jellied Eels behind the counter. The ... More
 
 
 
New Hong Kong City
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
43 New Cross Road, Peckham, London SE145DS
Chinese Cuisine... More
 
 
 

Peckham Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Peckham.
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Prince of Peckham
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Clayton Road, Peckham, London SE15
Serving wholesome Caribbean food from Street Feast regulars White Men Can't Jerk along with beer and rum cocktails in a good old fashioned pub ... More
 
 
 
The Kentish Drovers
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Peckham High Street, Peckham, London SE15
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Peckham Leisure

Peckham gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
North Peckham Civic Centre
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
600-608 Old Kent Road, Peckham, London SE15
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Carlton Works
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Studio 4D, 6 Asylum Road, Peckham, London SE15
Massage Therapy Chavutti Thirumal ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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