SE18 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SE18
Where do SE18 locals go?
Oxleas Wood Cafe and Severndroog Castle
Severndroog Castle tea rooms do super food and jolly posh teas in the considerately renovated folly albeit with sometimes random opening hours, check the website! Oxleas Wood Cafe is always open and always makes for a pleasant break with plenty of space for the kids to play and dogs to be run.Read more
Mudchute Park and Farm
An excellent activity for children and adults alike. The farm has a host of animals that you can feed and the park is an oasis of calm just moments from the businesses in Canary Wharf. You can also book horse riding lessons at the stables, admire the allotments or enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast at the farm kitchen.Read more
Terrace Bar at Wahaca
Mouthwatering Mexican market food in the centre of Canary Wharf. In addition to the restaurant, there's also a pop-up in Canada Square so you can devour a burrito and enjoy the sunshine in the park! Try the frijoles & tortilla and salted caramel ice cream - you won't regret it!Read more
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The observatory is a great place for all ages to visit. There are usually a number of exhibitions for all ages giving a history of time and space and the architecture is wonderful. During the evening you can see the green laser across the sky that shows the meridian line.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
Woolwich Common,
Woolwich Riverside,
Shooter's Hill,
woolwich,
Plumstead,
Falconwood & Welling,
East Wickham,
charlton,
Welling,
and Kidbrooke with Hornfair
Did you know?
"The Woolwich is Britain's first established building society and was formed in a pub in Woolwich in the mid-1800s."
Woolwich is affordable, it has great transport links, fantastic people and the new General Gordon Place is extraordinary.
Michael Schult
A place so integral and central to modern science, you can learn so much at Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Divyesh Bhanderi
Many people don't realise it's only a quick train ride into central London from Barking Station!
Natalie Mills
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What locals say about SE18
“We've lived in Shooters Hill for 11 years and it was the best decision since leaving Docklands for a professional family life. Shooters Hill is the Richmond of London South East. With Oxleas Woods & Meadows, Shooters Hill golf and tennis clubs, Eaglesfield Park, The Woodlands Farm Trust & Severndroog Castle, it's easy to forget your only 10 mins from Canary Wharf and the City of London just beyond. There's a wide choice of schools, lovely family friendly local church and two community pubs. Direct transport (486, 89 & 244 buses) is the only reason prices are still reasonable but if you are prepared to get to Woolwich Dockyard or Arsenal you can get trains into London or the DLR - and with Crossrail round the corner (2 stops to Canary Wharf and 2 more to Liverpool Street) that leg of your commute just got a whole lot better. Shooters Hill - The Country, in the City.”
Simon
“I like the strong sense of the past Woolwich has, combined with its vision for a better future. With its new civic facilities, its controversial yet innovative Tesco, its Grade I and II listed buildings and its new build homes, Woolwich is a hidden gem tucked away in a corner of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. And with Crossrail just a few years away, it might not stay hidden for long.”
Martin
“Woolwich is quiet and peaceful.”
Tida
Activities near SE18
Tilly Pantlin
Join us for a great evening of music with local popular music vocalist Tilly Pantlin. Tilly will be joining us in our beautiful community bar bringing with her with over 10 years of live gigging experience, singing covers of songs from the 1960's to present day. Recent past performances include Folkestone Music Festival, Canterbury Whitefriars Live, Bexleyheath Christmas lights switch on, Danson Park Fireworks Display as well as headlining Dartford Big Chill Out and Christmas Carol concerts in 2024. Folkestone Music Town organisers says Tilly is an amazing singer with super powerful vocals! She is so passionate about her craft, you can really sense that in her sound Tilly also regularly performs at other local venues, weddings, private & corporate events and has her own music therapy business.Read more
Pratibha Nakshatra 2025
Pratibha Nakshatra is a UK-based charitable organization celebrating and evolving Nepalese culture through youth-led performances in music, dance, and traditional arts. Since 2017, it has hosted events uniting the Nepalese diaspora, inspiring pride in heritage and nurturing cultural continuity. With growing participation from across Europe, the platform fosters creativity, connection, and shared identity for the next generation.Read more
Shakespeare in the Squares - The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare in the Squares will be back this summer to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a new production of The Taming of the Shrew, a battle of wits, wills and wild romance complete with toe-tapping pop classics. Shakespeare in the Squares is a not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a new Shakespeare play across London for one night in each venue every summer. This years programme features 34 performances across 28 beautiful London locations. The tour kicks off on Wednesday 4th June in Leinster Square, W2, and concludes over five weeks later in The Actors Church Garden, WC2. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday 11th June at Cleveland Square, W2. Shakespeare in the Squares is a cornerstone of Londons summer cultural calendar, renowned for tailoring each performance to the individual venue, providing the audience with a truly unique show every time.Read more
Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink
Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? This is a great show to come and see if you are a fan of the Scottish comedian Fern Brady. Fern is the author of Sunday Times best selling memoir Strong Female Character whose previous show Power And Chaos was broadcast on BBC1.Read more
Ecs Summer Concert - Selected Pieces By Orlando Gibbons And The Sprig Of Thyme By John Rutter
Orlando Gibbons - Selected pieces John Rutter - The Sprig of Thyme
Greenwich Freshers Party - Friday 19th September
Get ready for Freshers Friday at Lower Deck! Welcome to London freshers - it's time to kick off the year in style with non-stop Pop, Chart, and R&B bangers. Last year, over 400 students packed the venue, and this time it's set to be even bigger! Whether you're out to make new friends, lose your voice on the dancefloor, or see what the hype's all about, this is the perfect night to start the term. Don't miss out - let's make it a night to remember! Get your tickets for Greenwich Freshers Party at Lower Deck now!Read more
Taylormania
An award - winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.Read more
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SE18 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Woolwich, Plumstead and is covered by the Greenwich and Bexley local authorities.
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