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Bermondsey was hailed by The Times in 2018 as London’s Best Place to Live. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed the boat – this broad stretch of south east London still has plenty on offer for first time buyers looking to be at the centre of the action Bermondsey HOT spot
1 The River Thames, of course! 2 Incredible community spirit 3 The Bermondsey Beer Mile 4 Green spaces to retreat to 5 The food – from street food to upmarket restaurants 5 REASONS WE LOVE… BERMONDSEY
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Bermondsey’s cultural and historical attractions draw tourists to the area in their droves and regeneration has brought with it further popular attractions including the Design Museum and Fashion and Textile Museum. The area is also famous for its antique dealers and for Friday’s antiques market in Bermondsey Square. Into art? Head to the White Cube Gallery on Bermondsey Street; Europe’s largest commercial gallery space. Locals eagerly anticipate annual community events including Bermondsey Carnival and Bermondsey Street Festival, which attracts over 20,000 people. A strong community spirit is evident here, and at the countless seasonal markets and pop-up events hosted and enjoyed by residents. Bermondsey lends itself to an active lifestyle, from strolling, jogging or cycling by the Thames, working out in one of the numerous gyms or joining a sports team. Southwark Park boasts an athletics track, tennis court, football pitches
Bridge in minutes. Numerous bus services, including night buses, serve the area or, for a scenic alternative, you can travel by river on the Uber Thames Clipper service. London is known as a melting-pot of ethnicity and culture, and Bermondsey certainly re ects this. The diverse population gives the location a cosmopolitan feel. Homes in the area are highly sought-after by young professionals and families alike, and all are catered to. There are beautiful period properties, comfortable terraced homes and contemporary apartments in abundance. The regeneration of the riverside has brought some particularly impressive developments, many with enviable
Located south of the river, in the London Borough of Southwark, Bermondsey is a busy and bustling part of town, stretching from Tower Bridge to the Old Kent Road. Described for a long time as "up-and-coming", it is fair to say that Bermondsey has now well and truly arrived. Bermondsey is a living museum, showcasing the area’s rich history with pride. From St Mary Magdalen Church in Bermondsey Street (completed in 1690), to the wharves of the 20th century, to modern developments in regenerated warehouses. The result is a visual cacophony, an assault on the senses almost, but somehow it all comes together to create a cohesive – and thriving – urban community. Bermondsey is perfectly positioned for easy travel in and around the capital and the South East. Bermondsey tube station, on the Jubilee Line, is in Zone 2, while nearby London Bridge and Borough stations are in Zone 1. The commute to Canary Wharf is less than 10 minutes, making this a particularly popular spot for city workers to reside. On the Overground, South Bermondsey railway station is also local and links to London
and bowls club, in addition to a summer boating lake. Tanner Street Park, Burgess Park and Paterson Park are also local, and you can’t beat Bermondsey Spa Gardens for a true city haven. Stave Hill Ecological Park
amenities including concierge services and handy residents’ gyms.
in Rotherhithe is also well worth a visit. Run by volunteers, it has been designed and managed to
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