London area of Herne Hill guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Herne Hill neighbourhood

Located on the edge of Brockwell Park, one of London's loveliest leafy expanses, Herne Hill has been called "Brixton's Beach" and attracts first-time buyers and young families bowled over by its impressive old houses. It has a great ambiance, encouraging independent shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants. Located between Dulwich and the grittier Brixton and Camberwell, the whole area used to be covered in farms and woodland, and is said to derive its name from Heron's Hill, after the large population of herons on the old river Effra. Brockwell Park, with its rolling slopes, walled garden, three duck ponds and miniature railway, is best known for its large lido, now one of the few remaining outdoor swimming pools in London. Nearby, the Herne Hill Velodrome was the only remaining cycle racing track in London prior to the construction of the new Olympic venue in Stratford.

See our recommended nearby Herne Hill Hotels, and Pubs.

Comfort Inn Vauxhall Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
87 South Lambeth Road, SW8
Recently redeveloped in a contemporary style, the Comfort Inn Vauxhall is a budget hotel located just south of the river Thames. Offering quality yet affordable accommodation, ... More

 

 

Best Western Corona
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
85-89 Belgrave Road Victoria, SW1V
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Holiday Inn Express London-Victoria
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
106 - 110 Belgrave Rd, SW1V
Victoria is one of the great transport hubs of London, a bustling area that offers great connections to the rest of the capital and the South ... More

 

 

Hotels in Herne Hill

 

Effra
London > Nightlife > Pubs
38a Kellet Road, London, Herne Hill, London SW2
By no means your average watering hole; the Effra defies most attempts at description or classification. From the outside it looks like a shabby South London ... More

 

 

Pubs in Herne Hill