Old Kent Road is rich in British history and culture. It is located between zones 1 and 2 in the boroughs of Southwark & Lewisham.
Southwark is a multi-cultural area, full of quirky cafés and bars where you can enjoy fresh soup, salads, pastries, homemade cakes, sandwiches and fair-trade coffee. The neighbourhood is also full of little shops and a modern shopping centre is due to be completed soon.
SOME LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Burgess Park
One of the largest parks in South London with extensive areas of grassland. It has sports facilities and offers tennis, football, rugby and cricket lessons over the summer period.
East Street Library
A friendly local library just around the corner. The library offers a nice place to relax, make friends and read.
Imperial War Museum
This huge building houses exhibitions and machinery from the conflicts of the First & Second World War to today. Imperial War Museum offers free admission, although special exhibitions may charge a fee.
More famous landmarks such as the Shard, London Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern are about 20 minutes walk from the school.