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Forest Hill Area Guide

A locals' guide to Forest Hill

Where do Forest Hill locals go?

Why not explore the nearby areas of
catford,
east dulwich,
nunhead,
peckham rye,
sydenham,
lewisham,
upper sydenham,
lower sydenham,
dulwich,
and new cross

Did you know?

"All-round entertainer Spike Milligan lived in the Honor Oak Park area on Gabriel Street and Riseldine Road when he moved from India in the 1930s."
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The independent shops and cafes and charming period properties make East Dulwich the perfect place to set up home.
Michael Schult

Michael Schult

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Forest Hill's elevation ensures outstanding views towards the centre of the capital!
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Jennifer Purchase

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There's such a buzz around Goldsmiths University..12 minutes to Charing Cross, easy road connections to Essex and property that provides excellent value...
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Chris Venter

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What locals say about Forest Hill

“Loads of indie cafes and shops, great pubs, and a fab little museum and park!”

“Quite, leafy, good traffic connection and not too expensive.”

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About Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a district of south London, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated between Dulwich and Sydenham. The area has enjoyed extensive investment since plans to extend the East London Line to Forest Hill were unveiled in 2004. Like many London suburbs, Forest Hill was only sparsely populated until the mid-19th century. The name Forest Hill came from 'the forest with a big hill', which was coined by a developer in the 1790s, and referred to the remaining area of Forest on Sydenham Hill which was originally part of the Great North Wood. Forest Hill has a large residential population and the area is becoming increasingly desirable as a peaceful, leafy suburb with good transport links into the centre of town.

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