Getting out and about in South East London
Sprawling across Bromley, Southwark & Lewisham, Sydenham is a leafy South East London district with many conservation areas and municipal parks to choose from. Sydenham has an efficient train service with regular trains to London Bridge station, getting you into Central London within 30. The Transport For London bus service is also a prominent, useful travel method of getting about in Sydenham.
Feast your eyes on the Crown Jewels
Hop on the train from Sydenham to London Bridge, take a stroll along the River Thames to the infamous Tower of London. A must-see for the London tourist, take the Beefeaters guided tour and feast your eyes on the Crown Jewels - an astonishing collection of over 23,000 gemstones symbolising all of the history behind the British Monarchy. Observe fascinating historical re-enactments and partake in engaging digital missions & activity trails.
Visit and explore the Horniman
Catch a train from Sydenham train station to Forest Hill and you can enjoy the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Take in the animal walk and aquarium as well as exploring numerous fascinating exhibits. The museum has a nature and natural history theme and has a nice cafe & gift shop. Free to Art Fund members. If you're looking to stay in the Sydenham area, why not get a cheap stay at the Travelodge London Crystal Palace hotel, only 1 mile away.