Borough of Lewisham

Catford is located in the Borough of Lewisham and is bordered by Hither Green, Lewisham, Bromley, Forest Hill, and Sydenham. Catford is widely seen to be up and coming, with £300 Million being invested into the area, the Bakerloo line being discussed regarding extending it through Catford, and a new road system being signed off.

 

Did you know?
  • The first significant planned housing development was the luxury estate called Ravensbourne Park, which began in the 1820s.
  • The name Catford derives from the ford (across the River Ravensbourne) where cattle would cross
  • The Excalibur Estate in Catford is a prefab estate built after WW2 and was one of the largest in Britain. It is now planned for most of them to be demolished despite opposition from locals.

 

Look out for

Broadway Theatre – A large art deco building was built in 1932, this theatre hosts many different shows to suit all tastes and had a very recent full refurbishment!

Catford Food Market – An artisan food market with an eclectic mix of shopping and street food, made for and by local residents

The Catford Cat – This is a giant sculpture of a black cat at the entrance of the Catford Centre

Catford Canteen – A roaming pop up eatery in Catford centre

Catford Mews – A gentrified multi- complex trendy place to go with pop up food stalls, bar and cinema!

 

 

Shopping

Local shopping includes Tescos, Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Homebase, Wickes, and Halfords. Catford centre has some local shops, and the daily Catford market sells plants, multicultural foods, fruit and vegetable toys, and clothes. Not forgetting the Catford Food Market on alternate Sundays!

 

Eat

La Pizzeria Italian – A traditional Italian restaurant since 1986

Sapporo Ichiban – A casual dining restaurant serving Japanese food in an authentic setting

Nandos – Well loved chain restaurant serving peri peri chicken

Kaspas Dessert Shop – A lively chain dessert shop specialising in waffles and pancakes

Mekan Restaurant – A very lovely traditional Turkish restaurant.

 

Drink

Catford Bridge Tavern – Recently under new management, this pub offers a wide range of drinks and some great meal deals

Ninth Life – A quirky, multi-room pub with a food court, inspired by festival culture

Bottle Bar and Shop – Handmade cocktail bar, also with a shop serving cocktails and other drinks to take away

Catford Constitutional Club – Recently opened pub in the heart of SE6. 

Blythe Hill Tavern – The Blythe Hill Tavern is a CAMRA award-winning, traditional Victorian corner pub

 

Properties

In Catford, there are a lot of Victorian and 1930’s properties. There are also many freeholds due to new council rules that you are unable to convert them. Sought after areas include Culverley Green Conservation area, Corbett Estate, and Meridian South Development.

 

Trains

Catford to London Blackfriars in 24 minutes

Catford to London St Pancras International (Thameslink) in 33 minutes

Catford Bridge to London Charing Cross in 20 minutes

Hither Green to London Charing Cross in 20 minutes

Hither Green to London London Bridge in 9 minutes

 

Other Transport

There are lots of bus options in Catford offering access to Orpington, Biggin Hill, Elephant and Castle, Lewisham and Bromley. The A205 South Circular runs throughout Catford and access to M25 is only a 20 minutes drive.

 

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