Borough of Lewisham and Greenwich
Blackheath Village is located partly in both the London Borough of Lewisham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is bordered by Lee, Lewisham, and Greenwich. Varied architecture can be seen in Blackheath Village, which still keeps its village appeal, whilst being part of Greater London. Being one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London, Greenwich Park and the Heath are popular attractions.
Did you know?
- Blackheath Village is the starting point for the London Marathon.
- Blackheath was a common assembly point for English Armies and was a rallying point for Wat Tyler's Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
- In 1608, according to tradition, Blackheath was the place where golf was introduced to England – the Royal Blackheath Golf Club was one of the first golf associations established.
- Blackheath’s name is recorded in 1166 as Blachehedfeld which means the "dark coloured heathland".
Shopping
Shopping in Blackheath Village features a range of high street and local shops. The nearby Lewisham Shopping Centre has over 65 high street shops and fast food restaurants.
Eat
The Ivy Cafe – Part of the historic Ivy collection of restaurants, the cafe serves sophisticated all-day dining
Everest Inn – An Indian and Nepalese restaurant and takeaway
Drink
The Hare and Billet – A rustic British pub serving seasonal guest ale, beer, and lagers
Zero Degrees – A small chain microbrewery and restaurant
The Crown – A pub hosting live music, comedy nights, and quiz nights
The Princess of Wales – Serving food and drink in its cozy pub room or airy glass conservatory
Properties
There are many different properties for an offer in Blackheath, from new build to ‘William and Mary’ era, and everything in between. One of the country's largest new build developments is underway in Kidbrooke. Some sought after areas include The Cator Estate, Kidbrooke Village, The Paragon, and Blackheath Village.
Trains
Blackheath to Charing Cross in 22 minutes
Blackheath to Victoria in 27 minutes
Blackheath to Cannon Street in 22 minutes
Lewisham DLR to Bank DLR in 27 minutes
Other Transport
Blackheath has great road links to central London as well as the South Coast. There is also the option to get a boat service, the Thames Clipper, from nearby Greenwich.
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