Local area guide

Living in Camberwell

Thinking about moving to Camberwell? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.

Your guide to moving to Camberwell

Why Camberwell is a good place to live

South of the river in London, with Brixton, Peckham and Kennington as its neighbours, Camberwell is just three miles (or 30 minutes) from the centre of the capital.

With a striking architectural mix of big old Georgian houses and modernistic buildings, this leafy inner London suburb has plenty of greenery to enjoy.

Camberwell Green, Burgess Park, Myatt's Fields Park, and Ruskin Park are all great places to enjoy a local stroll, while neighbouring Peckham Rye, Brockwell Park and Greenwich Park are also within easy reach.

Foodies will love The Camberwell Arms for a Sunday roast, while Silk Road is the place for go for a great Chinese with a twist. Pizza fans should head to Theo's Pizzeria for the best in the area, while Crane's Kitchen is the place to rock up for brunch.

What's Camberwell famous for?

A hub for the arts, Camberwell is famous for its artistic pulse, being home to the Camberwell College of Arts, Goldsmiths and the South London Gallery.

In fact, Camberwell has long enjoyed a reputation for evolving the Young British Artists movement: Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas both studied Fine Art here at Goldsmiths.

Things to do in Camberwell

Camberwell is a rich and vibrant area with plenty going on.

Arts fans will love the Camberwell Arts Festival, featuring three weeks of festive fairs, open studios and shows. And there's a selection of contemporary art galleries to enjoy, including Sim Smith, Art in Site and the GX and South London Galleries.

Food lovers are in for a treat as the list of local restaurants, pubs and cafes serving an eclectic mix of cuisines is long. Meanwhile, every Saturday a farmers' market brings fresh produce and tasty delights to Camberwell Green.

And once you've had your fill, a stroll in local Burgess Park, Ruskin Park or Myatt's Fields Park could be just the ticket.

In short, Camberwell is a vibrant hub that mixes plenty of art, open green spaces and food and drink venues in a leafy part of South London.