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Living and renting in London provides you with a vast amount of things to see and do. That’s why we’ve narrowed it down and cherry picked the ten best things to do in Peckham. This exciting area is full of culture and history. So whether you want to sample Caribbean food or relax at a rooftop bar, here are the best things to do in Peckham.
Located in a converted multi-storey car park, Peckham Levels is filled with restaurants, eateries, artistic spaces, yoga studios and beauty salons. You could spend an entire day here, with over one hundred local and independent creative businesses. Head to West for the best brownies, Near and Far for delicious cocktails, and Lords of Poké for a poké bowl.
This is one of the best rooftop bars in South London, found in the heart of Peckham. With picnic benches dotted along the area, it’s the perfect spot to relax and soak up the busy atmosphere. Frank’s Café offers a selection of classic cocktails, as well as jugs of Pimm’s and Sangria to share. If you don’t fancy a cocktail, they also offer a wide variety of beers, wine and non alcoholic drinks.
Peckham is the ideal spot for lovers of film. Experience panoramic views and stunning sunsets in the summer months at the Rooftop Film Club. With comfy deck chairs laid out under the stars, this is the ultimate film experience. In the winter explore the independent six screen cinema at Peckhamplex. This independent cinema screens mainstream, art house and foreign language films, making it a day out that you don’t want to miss. However, it does get busy so book in advance and arrive early!
If you’re looking for free things to do in Peckham, you can spend an afternoon exploring the local street art. Peckham is quickly gaining a reputation for being a creative hub, with street art being no exception. Head to Rye Lane and wander around the smaller alleys and side streets for up and coming local artists’ work.
If you want to discover more of London’s free attractions, check out our blog post here!
If you’re looking for things to do in Peckham this weekend, head to Brick Brewery! This fun spot is an independent microbrewery, with outdoor seating and delicious beer. It all started with the owner brewing beer in his garden shed, and now he has a huge selection of craft beers, casks, kegs and bottles. There’s a fair amount of variety here so you’re bound to find one that suits your tastes.
If you’re looking for things to do in Peckham with friends, head to Burgess Park. The park has a serene lake and a popular community barbecue area. Get there early on sunny weekends to bag a spot and enjoy a BBQ with friends!
If you want to explore more of the green spaces that London has to offer, check out our blog post on the best parks in London!
If you’re after a workout that’s more interesting than your run of the mill gym, this is the place to go. The Yard is Peckham’s first and only CrossFit box based in Copeland Park, a minute’s walk from Peckham Rye Station. The Yard’s workouts are programmed for the elite and can be scaled to suit anyone, no matter their current level of fitness.
Peckham is home to an abundance of food stalls, independent restaurants and trendy bars. Due to the range of diversity, you’ll be able to sample a number of different cuisines, from Caribbean to Kurdish. For traditional Jollof Rice, head to Agrobeso or the Prince of Peckham for pub grub with a Caribbean twist.
If you want to discover more of South London’s top food spots, check out our blog post here.
If you’re looking for free things to do in Peckham, give the South London Gallery a visit. This intimate gallery is open every day, except Mondays and is totally free to enter. Located in a stunning Victorian building, this is a public-funded gallery of contemporary art. No visit is ever the same so be sure to add it to your list of things to do in Peckham.
If you want to discover more of London’s free attractions, check out our blog post here!
Located in Rye Lane, TRAID Peckham is a huge refurbished charity shop stocking the best in second-hand clothes, shoes and accessories. The shop is filled with retro clothing from the 1960s and 1970s, including flares, pleated slip dresses and suede suites. If you want charity shop prices without leaving your house, they also have their own Depop account.
To discover more of the best charity shops in South London, head over to our blog post here.
If you want to know what it’s like to live in Peckham, check out our neighbourhood guide to find out all the spots to go, transport links and safety ratings.
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