London area of SE16 guide
What to do and where to stay in London's SE16 neighbourhood
The residential areas of Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays form the heart of SE16, a district that falls just below the Thames and the core of central London. Located on a peninsula to the east of Tower Bridge, Rotherhithe is part of the Docklands area and was a busy port until the 20th century. The docks have now largely been replaced by modern housing and commercial facilities and as much of Rotherhithe is covered by the now-defunct Surrey Commercial Docks, the district is sometimes referred to as Surrey Quays, though this name tends to refer more to the southern half of the peninsula. The area is joined to the north bank of the Thames by three tunnels - the Thames Tunnel (formerly for pedestrians), the Rotherhithe Tunnel for cars and the Jubilee Line extension that allows trains to cross the river. The area is represented in the sporting arena by Millwall Football Club, boasting some of the more passionate supporters on the London football scene.
See our recommended nearby SE16 Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.
SE16 Hotels
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
5 Cavell Street, E1
Perfectly located in the heart of the East End, this new generation Holiday Inn offers a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the ... More
SE16 Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
21 Montreal House, Surrey Quays Road, SE16, London SE16
The Canada Water Culture Space is located in the Piers Gough-designed Canada Water Library and is programmed and managed by the Albany, South East London's leading ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays, SE16, London SE16
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
5 Elephant Lane, Rotherithe, SE16, London SE16
The London Bubble Theatre Company runs a number of weekly theatre making groups in both Southwark and Lewisham. Open to ages 6 and upwards, these weekly ... More
SE16 Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, SE16, London SE16
Before the Bermondsey Artists' Group (BAG) took over the cafe in the middle of Southwark Park it had fallen into disrepair. The building was completely renovated ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Southwest Corner of Southwark Park, SE16, London SE16
Set up by the Cafe Gallery Projects London, who also run the nearby Cafe Gallery in the centre of Southwark Park just a five-minute walk away, ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, SE16, London SE16
Within the original engine house in Tunnel Road, SE16, this permanent exhibition commemorates the world's first subaqueous tunnel built by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel assisted by ... More
SE16 Shopping
London > Shopping > Sporting Goods
Canada Water Retail Park, Surray Quays Road, SE16, London SE16
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SE16 Restaurants
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
126 Lower Road, SE16, London SE16
Three menus - the bistro menu, the grill menu and the pizza menu - are served in two separate dining rooms at The Yellow House where ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Tunnel Road, Rotherhithe, SE16, London SE16
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Tunnel Road, Rotherhithe, SE16, London SE16
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SE16 Pubs
SE16 Nightlife
SE16 Leisure
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Lower Road, SE16, London SE16
Southwark Park in Bermondsey first opened its gates to the public in 1869 and was one of the earliest parks to be opened by the Metropolitan ... More
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Hawkstone Road, SE16, London SE16
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SE16 Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
Drummond Road, SE16, London SE16
Peek Frean & Co made biscuits here in Bermondsey for 123 years, from 1866 until 1989 when the factory closed. Home to baked goods like the ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cherry Garden Pier, SE16, London SE16
City Cruises Sightseeing trips from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier. The River Red Rover Ticket option allows you to hop on and off at Westminster Pier, ... More
London Hotels
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