Welcome to Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a suburban district located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated in the south-eastern part of Greater London and is known for its green spaces and Victorian architecture. The area is home to a diverse community and offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes. One of the most notable landmarks in Forest Hill is the Horniman Museum and Gardens, which houses a collection of natural history exhibits and musical instruments from around the world. The museum also hosts regular events and activities for visitors of all ages.

Another attraction in Forest Hill is the Capitol Theatre, which was built in 1929 and is one of the few remaining cinemas from the golden age of cinema in London. The theatre has been restored to its former glory and now hosts a range of events, including film screenings, live music performances, and comedy shows. The venue is also available for private hire and has become a popular destination for weddings and other special occasions.

Forest Hill is also known for its excellent transport links, with several train stations providing easy access to central London and other parts of the city. The area is served by the London Overground, which connects Forest Hill to destinations such as Shoreditch, Clapham Junction, and Stratford. There are also several bus routes that run through the area, making it easy to get around without a car. Overall, Forest Hill is a vibrant and welcoming community that offers a great quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dalmain Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Erika Eisele	Grove Close Lewisham Brockley Rise London Greater London SE23 1AS 02086992675 School Website
Allenby Tutorial Trust Miscellaneous Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr O M Woodcock	62-72 Dalmain Road London SE23 1AT 2086990717
St William Of York Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Lynch	Brockley Park Lewisham London Greater London SE23 1PS 02086902842 School Website
Stillness Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Grimes	Brockley Rise Lewisham London Greater London SE23 1NH 02086901208 School Website
Stillness Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mitzi Nichol	Brockley Rise Forest Hill Forest Hill Greater London SE23 1NH 02086901416 School Website
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Lawton-Quin	Forest Hill Road Honor Oak Honor Oak Greater London SE23 3LE 02086998862 School Website
Fairlawn Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Hania Ryans	Honor Oak Road Lewisham London Greater London SE23 3SB 02086997948 School Website
St George's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Janes	Perry Vale Forest Hill London SE23 2NE 2086995127 School Website
Horniman Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Pickering	Horniman Drive Lewisham London Greater London SE23 3BP 02086993190 School Website
Kilmorie Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Julie Loffstadt	Kilmorie Road Lewisham London Greater London SE23 2SP 02082911250 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Honor Oak Park Honor Oak, Honor Oak Park, Greater London, SE23 1DY 0.20 Miles

Forest Hill Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, Greater London, SE23 3HB 0.63 Miles

Crofton Park Brockley Road, Crofton Park, Greater London, SE4 2PH 0.64 Miles

Catford Ravensbourne Park, Catford, Greater London, SE6 4RW 0.73 Miles

Catford Bridge Adenmore Road, Catford, Greater London, SE6 4RH 0.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Linkway Cars 020 8291 9070 62 Honor Oak Park, London, Greater London, SE23 1DY 0.14 Miles
Reflection Chauffeurs Ltd 07956 809308 1 Marler Road, London, Greater London, SE23 2AE 0.59 Miles
Crofton Park Cars 020 7998 7442 1A Marnock Road, London, Greater London, SE4 1EU 0.60 Miles
Crofton Transfers 020 7998 7442 1A Marnock Road, London, Greater London, SE4 1EU 0.60 Miles
Forest Hill Radio Cars 020 8291 1111 26 Perry Vale, London, Greater London, SE23 2LD 0.66 Miles
Fare Cars 020 8699 1110 26 Perry Vale, London, Greater London, SE23 2LD 0.66 Miles
Chauffeur Cars 020 8852 1111 26 Perry Vale, London, Greater London, SE23 2LD 0.66 Miles
Fillmore Cars 020 8699 6666 82 Westwood Park Forest Hill, London, Greater London, SE23 3QH 0.74 Miles
Broms Cars 020 8690 3274 3C Doggett Rd, London, Greater London, SE6 4PZ 0.83 Miles
B L S Taxis Ltd 020 8693 5880 33 Colyton Road, London, Greater London, SE22 0NP 0.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ackroyd Road / Bovill Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Garthorne Road / Ebsworths Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brockley Rise / Herschell Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Honor Oak Park Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
202 Devonshire Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Devonshire Road / Honor Oak Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stondon Park / Parbury Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Wastdale Road / Stanstead Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brockley Park / Montem Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Se23 137 Devonshire Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hengrave Road / Honor Oak Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stanstead Road / Park Rise Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Opposite 73 Stillness Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tyson Road / Talmage Close Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Courtrai Road / Grierson Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upper Floor, The Jenner Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Jenner Health Centre 201-203 Stanstead Road Forest Hill London SE23 1HU
Upper Floor, The Jenner Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Jenner Health Centre 201-203 Stanstead Road Forest Hill London SE23 1HU
Upper Floor, The Jenner Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Jenner Health Centre 201-203 Stanstead Road Forest Hill London SE23 1HU
Modality Lewisham (Ml) 020 34746111	Jenner Health Centre 201 Stanstead Road Forest Hill London SE23 1HU
Woolstone Medical Centre 020 86991062	Woolstone Medical Centre Woolstone Road Lewisham London SE23 2SG

Local Stores

Forest Hill - Stanstead Road
107-113 Stanstead Road
London
Greater London
SE23 1HH
02082 919063
Store Website
0.33 miles

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SPAR - Croydon Road
121-123 Croydon Road
Beckenham
BR3 3RA
0208 650 3228
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Neighbourhood Vet ( Crofton Park)
1 Stondon Park Crofton Park London SE23 1LB 0208 299 2388 info@theneighbourhoodvet.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
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Medivet Dulwich
509 Lordship Lane London SE22 8JY 020 8693 4677 dulwich@medivet.co.uk Website 1.04 miles

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Fitzgerald Veterinary Care
Fitzgerald Catford Ltd 10 Bromley Road Catford London SE6 2TP 020 8690 3638 getintouch@fitzgeraldscatford.com Website 1.07 miles
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Medivet Catford
4 Ringstead Buildings Ringstead Road Catford London SE6 2BN 020 8697 0857 catford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.14 miles
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Sydenham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Bell Retail Park Sydenham London SE26 4PU 02086591777 sydenham@vets4pets.com 1.25 miles
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Mayow Veterinary Surgery
48 Mayow Road Sydenham London SE26 4JA 020 8659 4496 enquiries@mayowvets.co.uk Website 1.32 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 0.38 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 1.15 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 1.29 miles

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Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 3.44 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 3.63 miles

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Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park Carr St London Lancashire E14 7FD 4.70 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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