Brockley is a district within the South London Borough of Lewisham, with Nunhead to the west and Ladywell to the east. It was a rural hamlet for most of its history, developing gradually in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Brockley was indeed known for its market gardens, evidence of this in the form of some older fruit trees still to be found. A canal helped the development of Brockley early in the 19th century, soon filled in and replaced by a railway which was instrumental in the evolution of the district: it helped the well-to-do move into and commute from large villas constructed for them, Lilly Langtree one famous resident in the last quarter of that century. As the railways continued to improve these wealthy people moved further out, and the area became more industrial and went down-market, bombing in WWII leaving space for the building of flats that accelerated that process. After WWII Brockley saw much immigration from the Caribbean, those new residents and the artistic and student arrivals drawn by nearby Goldsmiths and the symbolic significance of the Rivoli Ballroom making it a lively and creative place in the 1970s as it to an extent remains. Since the 1990s the draw of solid Victorian housing and green spaces like Hilly Fields, and the easy commute that led to Brockley’s earlier metamorphosis has sparked the gentrification of some of the area, with the consequent flowering of new cafes, bars and delis.
Places to Stay near Brockley
Raymont Hall (0.41 miles)
Located on leafy Wickham Road, Raymont Hall is a period residence set in Brockley, a pleasant residential area just 15 minutes from Central London by train or overground and a short walk from the main ... More | visit website
113 Pepys Road (0.77 miles)
This semi-detached Victorian family house is situated on a hill and overlooks Telegraph Hill Park, the first landscaped park of its kind in South East London with 100 year-old oaks. The house is very welcoming, ... More | visit website
Loring Hall (1.03 miles)
Loring Hall offers accommodation less than twenty minutes from the West End of London by train. Goldsmiths is the perfect base from which to visit London.
Close to maritime Greenwich, the Oval cricket ground and Canary ... More | visit website
Glenthurston Holiday Apartments (1.35 miles)
Our apartments are well equipped ... More | visit website
Wishing Well Inn (1.54 miles)
deally located only 8 minutes by train from London Bridge, this inn offers high quality accommodation combined with the atmosphere of a good quality, traditional and popular English pub.
Wishing Well ... More
Peckham Lodge (1.90 miles)
Established in 1849, the Peckham Lodge is a majestic building full of character and original features, occupying a central and strategic location on a main road into Central London. ... More
Devonport House Hotel (1.99 miles)
Steeped in naval history, this remarkably beautiful building is situated on the prestigious World Heritage site at Greenwich. Devonport House is impeccable in its grandeur and offers accommodation that is ... More
Clarendon Hotel (2.16 miles)
Superbly situated overlooking Blackheath and Greenwich Park, this hotel is ideal for Greenwich, the O2 Arena, Excel exhibition centre in Docklands and Kent. The Clarendon Hotel overlooks historic Blackheath, a true gem ... More
Church Street Hotel (2.45 miles)
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