Great park! There's a grand building at the top of the park, which houses a very modern library…read more Inside the park, there's a cafe which serves some basic sandwiches, soups, and pastries as well as a range of drinks. Very child-friendly - its always filled with kids running around on the weekends. There's a lake in the middle of the park. You'll be hard pressed to find a more lively and kid-friendly park in the area!

This is such a beautiful little park - another hidden gem in Lewisham. It was recently refurbished…read more- to quote the website A successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Board has enabled the restoration of the gardens and its built facilities. Works included the re-establishment of the original vistas from the Manor House, the introduction of a walled flower garden, the restoration of the lake and installation of a fountain. In addition the original ice-house has been restored and is open to the public on request. Other new features include a popular cafeteria, multi-sports ball court and tennis courts as well as a children's playground. It's truly lovely - great playground, a wonderful cafe that also sells handmade wooden toys, a farmer's market every first Sunday of the month and a lovely duckpond. Perfect for riding bikes and scooters. The cafe is situated right next to the playground so the grown ups can sip cappucino while watching the little uns on the swings, slides and climbing frames. Also recommend the crepes - yummy! I can't believe it's took me so long to find it. A real gem.

Hilly Fields, To those that don't know then read Henry Williamson. He was born there, read 'The…read moreDark Lantern' the first of his 15 vols called 'The Chronical of ancient sunlight' the library will have all 15 vols, beautiful descriptions of the Hilly fields from 1895 to the beginning of WW1. The most detailed descriptions of life at those times of the whole area. Bert Collins

Tucked between Brockley and Ladywell in South East London this park is a great place for locals to…read morecome and relax on a hot Summer's day. As the name suggests it's not the flatest of spaces but it is definitely a large enough space of green to escape the urban sprawls of surrounding Lewisham, New Cross, Catford et al. Great for an evening stroll, a Summer picnic or just if your craving a nice view. You can see for miles from it's highest point. A good place for locals, but as the previous reviewer noted possibly not the most notable of areas if you're a tourist..

We spent a few hours walking around the park yesterday and we really enjoyed it. Our very favorite…read moresection was the Sexby Garden; it's rather large and the various types of flowers are beautiful. There's a Japanese garden which doesn't have any elements that distinguish it, but the pond is pretty. There's a large lake in the park with many geese, ducks & other water fowl, and it was really fascinating watching them. Also, many people were walking dogs and/or bringing their babies or young children for walks throughout the park and we had some pleasant/brief conversations with several people.

Peckham Rye park is great, there is plenty of grass for games as well as a gated area with japanese…read moregarden and play areas. There are also loads of parakeets living in the trees here which means there is a flurry of green in the summer and a lot of squawking! There are various play areas, one close to the cafe for toddlers and younger children as well as an adventure playground further into the park. There is also a skate area for skaters and skateboarders. The gardens are really pretty with lots of nice flower arrangements. The park is close to local bars and makes for a nice afternoon walk. There are running clubs at weekends outside the cafe.

This is a gorgeous park in close proximity to the Maritime Museum. We were in the area and decided…read moreto take stroll around. There were lots of people and dogs enjoying the gorgeous day. If you make the short walk to the top, the view really is quite incredible. Very clean and worth the walk through if you're close!

Greenwich park is a huge beautiful park with sprawling greenery and walking trails, perfect for…read morepicnics, taking your dog out, and just enjoying the scenery. Speaking of the scenery, Greenwich park probably has the best view of the city skyline in my opinion.

The top of the hill affords a nice panoramic view of the Canary Wharf skyscrapers off in the…read moredistance, and, at the left, those of The City of London. Family friendly park good for a walk or run, with some built-in elevation changes.

Free museum! Alpacas and goats and bunnies!…read morePicnic areas! Gardens! Crazy collections by Victorian natural history buff! Amazing collection of instruments in the basement! (Don't miss the surfboards that let you sample sounds) Exhibits suitable for the whole family! All this and a secret nature trail to explore next door- London's oldest! Full of urban Greenspans glory!

This fascinating little museum is a great day out trip from central London. They have just about…read moreany taxidermied animal that you could want on display, plus an interesting exhibit about cultures across the globe - all for free! There's also an aquarium, a butterfly house, and an extra exhibit (currently Lego sculptures) that you can pay to visit. The museum grounds are a great place to walk around. There are some really stunning views of the city center, plus a small farm, and lots of walking trails. This place was absolutely teeming with children, so it would be a great place to bring your little ones to run around. The grounds seem like a perfect place for a picnic - bring your own food or pick up something from the museum cafe.

The Queen's House is located near the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. It is a…read morebeautiful 17th century house that has been home to a number of queens. Again, like most of the London area museums, admission is FREE. We took a self-guided tour of the house. We visited in October (off-season) and the house was not crowded nor did we need tickets in advance. I'd suggest, however, that during the busier summer season you might want to make reservations. The furnishings and art are stunning. The decor is beautiful. We spent about an hour in the Queen's House.

This isn't the name of a gay nightclub just in case you were wondering. This museum is in Greenwich…read morebetween the ferry pier and the Royal Observatory, and it would be a damn shame if you bypass this gorgeous 17th-century Palladian-style manor. Admission is free, so you really have no excuse. It was originally built as a present from King James I to Danish-born Queen Anne. Apparently the king uttered profanities in front of her when he accidentally shot one of his favorite hunting dogs. Wow, she sounds like a real Meghan Markle. Royal guilt must be in the bloodlines. The resulting house has been refurbished many times over, and it's quite nice with each room featuring a dizzying array of art from traditional portraits of Elizabeth I to an arresting Kehinde Wiley painting called "Ship of Fools" (photo: https://yelp.to/u5cl20xBM2). All the furnishings were impressive, but the architecture is what resonates the most starting with the Great Hall with its geometric black-and-white marble flooring. However, the Tulip Staircase was definitely the main attraction. It was the first geometric self-supporting spiral staircase in Britain and quite the architectural statement...don't you agree? (video: https://yelp.to/wjykuYT3IU) RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

ok, you might think me a little made for reviewing a bit of grass, but what the hey!. Blackheath…read morecommon is actually a great place to go- in the summer and in the winter. for example you have the funfiar and circus during the summer, and the fireworks in the winter (extremely popular!). what with quite a few pubs near by, you can sit outside with a pint on a summers day and chill out, as well as play sports, fly kites etc. Also look out for the donkeys- yes, they are still going strong! (by the front gates of greenwich park). by night the common changes, to a quiet haven. Watch it though- it can be a bit dark at times, and also gets very cold during the winter months, so wrap up warm

It's true, Blackheath Common can be stunning when there is good weather. It is a wide expanse of…read moreland and you can see the most beautiful sunsets. It is a very popular place to go if you want to fly kites. There are some serious kiter flyers out there who come to Blackheath Common for this purpose. Every year the circus comes to Blackheath Common and football tournaments are always taking place there. It has a lot of heritage too. Of course, you are right near Greenwich Park and there are lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to go to.