The Brunel Engine House is a fascinating museum in the heart of Rotherhithe, standing on the banks of the River Thames. The facility is dedicated to the life and times of both Marc Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel who...

The Cherry Gardens are a beautiful set of public gardens that extend from the busy and bustling Jamaica Road down to the banks of the River Thames in the village of Rotherhithe in south east London. The gardens have...

Located in the Surrey Quays new development area on the edge of Rotherhithe in south east London, this large ten pin bowling centre is one of the best entertainment facilities in the area. Popular with all ages the state...

The Lavender Dock Walk is an interesting signposted walk around one of the more interesting old docks on the south of the River Thames. The majority of the area has been redeveloped in the early years of the 21st...

Lavender Pond Nature Reserve is a little of an oddity because of its position, surrounded by new residential housing projects and the remains of the great industrial age of steam in Britain. The reserve however has been protected by...

Lavender Pond Pumphouse is an interesting piece of architectural history that sits beside the River Thames. It is open to the public throughout the week and has a small museum attached. The entire area is extremely rich in...

This large heritage centre was established in the buildings of an old pumping station on the edge of the River Thames in order to offer an insight to the public into the fascinating history and ecology of the area....

Rotherhithe Library is a large public library at the heart of the south east London suburb. It acts as one of the central community hubs for the area which has maintained an independent identity from much of London even...

Rotherhithe Thames Path is based around the beautiful historic village of Rotherhithe just south of the River Thames. The walk takes visitors along the southern banks of the great confluence and treats them to some wonderful views of the...

Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice designed this road tunnel which connects the Limehouse area of Docklands with the village of Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark. The tunnel was opened in 1908 and was hailed as a great piece of...

Rotherhithe is an area with a long and illustrious history, once a village on the edge of the huge metropolis it has been swallowed up by the capital. This said, it still retains an independent identity and a pride...

Southwark Park is a large and beautiful public park on the edge of Rotherhithe in south east London. The marvellous facility has been set aside by the local authority for many generations as a place where local people can...

The Bandstand is located on the northern edge of Southwark Park. It has been one of the key centrepieces of Southwark Park for many years. For much of the time it is simply a beautiful monument that allows...

This particular building was designed in 1716 by John James, a close associate of the world famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. The building is the last of many churches that have stood on this site for well over a...

St. Olav’s Church and Seaman’s Mission is a fine church at the very heart of the old village of Rotherhithe. The area has always had a close connection with maritime affairs because of its proximity to the docklands area...

St. Peter’s Church is one of the principle places of Roman Catholic worship in this area of south east London. The relatively modern facility is home to a large congregation of committed Christians who have roots that extend all...

The Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is located between Rotherhithe and Deptford in the heart of south east London. The large centre is home to a selection of large chain stores with oversized outlet stores. The facility has a...