Lewisham Local Area & Amenities
Lewisham has all the shopping, entertainment and activities you could want on your doorstep. The high street and shopping centre house Marks and Spencer, WHSmith, Body Shop and Next to name but a few and the daily market offers fresh meat, fish, fruits and vegetables from all over the world as well as plants, flowers and a colourful array of fabrics.
In addition to the local amenities, Silkworks is perfectly placed for easy access to some of London's most outstanding locations. Browse the speciality shops and covered market at Greenwich or take a trip back in time and visit the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. Alternatively take in the panoramic views over Docklands and the City or visit the flower gardens and boating lake in Greenwich Park, the oldest of London's royal parks.
For those that prefer to stay in the here and now, The O2 offers a world of entertainment under one roof from rock concerts to world class sporting events. If you're looking for a seriously good time you won't need to go anywhere else.
Bars & Restaurants
There's no shortage of nightlife either, Lewisham has some excellent restaurants and bars, including the locally infamous Maggie's Cafe which transforms in the evenings to serve dinner in a charming intimate atmosphere. Just a little bit further afield, both Blackheath and Greenwich Villages offer a wide array of restaurants, bars, jazz clubs and comedy venues ensuring that you'll never be stuck for something to do.
Green Spaces
Mountsfield Park in the south of Lewisham has a wide range of recreational pursuits including basketball, football and tennis as well as ornamental gardens and a bandstand, Hilly Fields to the West commands breathtaking views over Lewisham and the City from 175 feet above sea level, the beautiful Manor House Gardens to the East has a large lake and popular cafe and Blackheath to the North offers spectacular kite flying displays, donkey rides and various seasonal fun fairs and circuses.
