London area of Peckham guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Peckham neighbourhood
In its 16th century heyday, Peckham was extremely popular as a wealthy residential area with many large properties surrounded by lush farmland. By the 18th century the area became more commercial, attracting industrialists keen to avoid central London's expensive rates. Peckham's extensive gardens and orchards - renowned for their melons, figs and grapes - were packed off to London's markets. Nowadays, of course, Peckham has a bad reputation from its high levels of crime and gang violence. As a result of urban decay and vandalism, North Peckham was subjected to a £290 million regeneration programme in the late 90s and is now home to the award-winning Peckham Library and the South London Gallery. Named after the River Peck, a small stream that ran through the district until it was unclosed in 1823, Peckham is also the setting of the TV series Only Fools and Horses and Desmond's.
See our recommended nearby Peckham Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, and Leisure.
Peckham Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Museums
682 Old Kent Road, Southwark, Peckham, London SE15
The Livesey Museum runs a changing programme of lively, unusual, interactive exhibitions for children up to the age of 12, their parents, carers and schools. Past ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
682 Old Kent Road, Peckham, London SE15
THE LIVESEY MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED DOWN HOWEVER THE LATEST PLANS ARE TO ALLOW Theatre Peckham TO USE THE SPACE. WE'LL UPDATE AS AND WHEN WE ... More
London > Attractions > Unit 2 Rubicon Court, 3 York Way, Kings Cross, Peckham, London N1C
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Peckham Shopping
Peckham Restaurants
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Peckham Park Road, Peckham, London SE15
Authentic Cockney Pie and Mash shop which has been open for 70 years and still features original ads for Bert's Jellied Eels behind the counter. The ... More
London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
43 New Cross Road, Peckham, London SE145DS
Chinese Cuisine... More
Peckham Pubs

Peckham Leisure
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
600-608 Old Kent Road, Peckham, London SE15
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Studio 4D, 6 Asylum Road, Peckham, London SE15
Massage Therapy Chavutti Thirumal ... More
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