Guidebook for London
Food Scene
A great London mini-chain serving great coffee and a wide selection of homemade cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Branches also in West Norwood Station (on the London-bound platform) and Crystal Palace. Don't forget to ask for a loyalty card - you're bound to become a regular!
81 locals recommend
Blackbird Bakery
378 Norwood RdA great London mini-chain serving great coffee and a wide selection of homemade cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Branches also in West Norwood Station (on the London-bound platform) and Crystal Palace. Don't forget to ask for a loyalty card - you're bound to become a regular!
Four Hundred Rabbits Crystal Palace
30-32 Westow StGreat pizza and coffee
Parks & Nature
A quiet park perfect for running (try to adult outdoor gym for free!). The best bit though is the AMAZING view on London from the top of the hill - you can see everything from the London Eye to Canary Wharf. Look for the metal viewing sign so you can spot what you're looking at. One of the best kept secrets in South London!
10 locals recommend
Norwood Park
Salter's HillA quiet park perfect for running (try to adult outdoor gym for free!). The best bit though is the AMAZING view on London from the top of the hill - you can see everything from the London Eye to Canary Wharf. Look for the metal viewing sign so you can spot what you're looking at. One of the best kept secrets in South London!
Dulwich Park
Dulwich ParkA beautiful park with a lake.
Large park on the site of the famous Crystal Palace, which was destroyed in a fire in the last century. Includes a museum and stunning views of the city.
149 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Park
Large park on the site of the famous Crystal Palace, which was destroyed in a fire in the last century. Includes a museum and stunning views of the city.
Getting Around
Fast, direct trains to London Bridge and London Victoria throughout the day. Change at Clapham Junction for even more choice of destinations! Or go in the other direction for some countryside escapes!
10 locals recommend
West Norwood Railway Station
7 Station RiseFast, direct trains to London Bridge and London Victoria throughout the day. Change at Clapham Junction for even more choice of destinations! Or go in the other direction for some countryside escapes!
Drinks & Nightlife
The best neighbourhood pub in West Norwood. Great food, nice atmosphere, lots of local drinks and special events (like Open Mic night).
25 locals recommend
The Great North Wood
3 Knights HillThe best neighbourhood pub in West Norwood. Great food, nice atmosphere, lots of local drinks and special events (like Open Mic night).
A converted old furniture shop, this bar serves great food and runs a quiz night every week!
27 locals recommend
Knowles of Norwood
296 Norwood RdA converted old furniture shop, this bar serves great food and runs a quiz night every week!
Arts & Culture
A fantastic, world-renowned art gallery on your doorstep! Beautiful building - and a great cafe too!
271 locals recommend
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery RoadA fantastic, world-renowned art gallery on your doorstep! Beautiful building - and a great cafe too!
Essentials
Co-op Food
116-118 Pitshanger LnMedium size supermarket selling the essentials.
Large supermarket selling wide range of food, drink and home products.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillLarge supermarket selling wide range of food, drink and home products.