Brockley Area Guide
A locals' guide to Brockley
Where do Brockley locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
lewisham,
new cross,
nunhead,
catford,
forest hill,
greenwich,
deptford,
hither green,
peckham rye,
and blackheath
Did you know?
"Peckham once boasted many orchards and gardens - local produce included melons, figs and grapes!"
The views from Nunhead Station is spectacular on a clear day - you can see all the way to Canary Wharf.
Chris Venter
Having a picnic, chatting with friends or just reading a book in the sun..Greenwich Park is bliss on a sunny day!
Chris Venter
There's such a buzz around Goldsmiths University..12 minutes to Charing Cross, easy road connections to Essex and property that provides excellent value...
Chris Venter
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What locals say about Brockley
“Brockley is rightly considered a jewel in the South East London crown. It has one of the best farmers markets in London, beautiful tree-lined roads with grand period housing, conservation areas and parks, great schools and a thriving community of independent shops and restaurants. Telegraph Hill park and Hilly Fields Park both offer stunning views of the city where you can play tennis, puppy-spot or sit and have a coffee. The cobbled Coulgate Street beside the station is a great hub for locals, while an annual street art festival continues to create stunning murals for which Brockley is becoming famous for. Trains to London Bridge are frequent and take just 10 minutes, while the Overground provides easy Tube interchange from Canada Water (3 stops) or direct travel north to the likes of Shoreditch and Islington. Brockley has everything I'd look for in a place to call home and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.”
Ed
“There's something new to find round every corner... ”
Sarah
“Brockley is a multi-cultural location with a high reputation as a focus for the arts in South London. The area is a desirable place to live in London, as it has easy access to public transport in and around the city.”
Jordan
Activities near Brockley
Street-level Superstar: An Evening With Lawrence
The Rock 'n' Roll Book Club present - An evening with the street-level superstar himself: Lawrence (Felt/Denim/Mozart Estate). street-level superstar: a year with Lawrence Winner of the 2025 Penderyn Music Book Prize, Rough Trade, UNCUT and MOJO book of the year. In conversation with Will Hodgkinson and Sian Pattenden. Presented by ROCK ‘n’ ROLL BOOK CLUB This is an 18+ eventRead more
Prendergast School - Year 6 Open Morning
Please see below a list of Open Morning events where we will provide you with an opportunity to visit the school during the course of the normal school day. You will be guided in a small group by one of our students, and will be able to attend a presentation by our Headteacher, Ms Kelly Lovegrove. We are delighted to be offering these events to our local community, but will be limiting numbers on our school site by requiring all our adult visitors to book a place in advance. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our school. Monday 8th September, 09:15-10:30 Tuesday 9th September, 09:15-10:30 Thursday 11th September, 09:15-10:30 Thursday 18th September, 09:15-10:30 (this is after the music scholarship deadline)Read more
Lightbulbs by Heather Woodhouse & TJ Roderick
directed by TJ Roderick produced by Woodhouse&Roderick If its dormant forever isnt it just dead? In our most intimate spaces, who do we trust to keep the darkness at bay? How do we navigate the hard wires of another being? Eventually, the moth must realise his return to the flame is no longer romance, but delusion. The bulb flickers. Letting go is an option. Sometimes queer love needs space to be just that. Lightbulbs is a gentle, flickering love story about the modern queer situationship by new London theatre company Woodhouse&Roderick. Tuesday 19 Saturday 23 July 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 15, 13 conc, suitable for 16+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
Knumears
Real Life Presents Knumears Emotional hardcore skramz from LA. First time in the UK, show em what's up https://linktr.ee/meandyouscreaming L'Idylle Le Screamo Francais https://linktr.ee/lidylle Cady London negative blastbeat screamo https://cadyheron.bandcamp.com/music Cainhurst South-west emo-violence https://linktr.ee/cainhurstswv Sunday 13th July 2025 New Cross Inn Doors 6pm Tickets £10 ADVRead more
Coilguns
Real Life Presents Coilguns Post-hardcore noise rock chaotics from Switzerland, Est. 2011 https://www.instagram.com/coilgunsnoise/ + Supports coming soon Wednesday 13th August New Cross Inn £14 Doors 6pm 14+, u16s with an adultRead more
Cola Jet Set / The Understudies
COLA JET SET (ES) were formed in 2001 by Felipe, after the split of his previous band Los Fresones Rebeldes, on and off again since 2014. They specialise in pristine pop music, taking influences from the fifties, sixties and beyond and producing something quite unique and beautiful. Theyve had some lineup changes down the years and each formation produces something a little different, but always interesting. We are thrilled to be hosting their first London performance for many years. THE UNDERSTUDIES (UK) are Brian, Bree, Ian, Emma, Thom & Kris. Formed in 2008, they have developed a reputation for live performances that are equal parts Bad Seeds intensity, Auteurs irreverence and Tindersticks intimacy. Following up the acclaimed 2019 album If Destroyed True with new material has renewed their vitality and continues the forward momentum with further gigs, new songs and new recordings due soon. SAMANTHA WHATES (UK) Scottish singer-songwriter and Rough Trade Records recording artist Samantha Whates is a hugely respected figure on the folk & roots scene. Her beautifully crafted, poetic songs retain a strong affinity with her Scottish roots, cultivating a sound that is thoroughly contemporary, rooted in tradition, yet uniquely her own. Her debut album Dark Nights Make For Brighter Days enjoyed both critical acclaim and extensive radio play (BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, KCRW, Resonance FM). Samantha's new album Waiting Rooms, recorded entirely on location in various waiting rooms around the UK, is out now on Wonderfulsound.Read more
War Club
War Club Sludge/Doom/Noise band. They make stupid noises. They are War Club. Https://wearewar.Club/ \+ more TBA Presented by New Cross Live. This is a 14+ eventRead more
About Brockley
Brockley is a district of south London, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Charing Cross. It is covered by the London postcode districts SE4 and SE14. The name 'Brockley' is derived from either 'Broca's woodland clearing', or a wood where badgers are seen (broc is the Old English for badger). Brockley contains several attractive open spaces, amongst them Blythe Hill, Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries (opened in 1858 and now a nature reserve) and Hilly Fields. Like its neighbour Telegraph Hill, Brockley has a reputation as a focus for the arts in South London.
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