DulwichDulwich is one of the oldest recorded villages in London. Its name means ‘the meadow where dill grows’. The village was surrounded by farms, some of which survived into the 20th century. As London expanded Dulwich became part of the city. But it is still a very green place and Dulwich Park provides welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life.
DULWICH COLLEGE College Road SE21 West Dulwich, North Dulwich  3 P4 P13 S11
Built in 1618 as a school for poor boys it was paid for by Edward Alleyn, an actor who had made much money as joint owner of two Bankside playhouses and master of bear baiting. Alleyn bought the manor of Dulwich for £5,000 and built a school, chapel and almshouses. New buildings designed by Charles Barry were added in 1870. P.G. Wodehouse was one of Dulwich College’s famous ex-pupils.
 www.dulwich.org.uk
DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY College Road SE21 Tel: 0208 693 5254
 West Dulwich, North Dulwich P4 P13 S11
Dulwich Picture Gallery houses a magnificent collection of Old Masters and 18th century masters. The Gallery was purpose built and was designed by Sir John Soane. It reflects Dulwich’s artistic and literary heritage. The French impressionist artist Camille Pissarro lived nearby and painted several views of Dulwich, as did the water colourist David Cox. Dulwich Picture Gallery has re-opened following expansion and re-development.
See the website at www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
THE CROWN AND GREYHOUND 73 Dulwich Village SE21 Tel: 020 8299 4976
West Dulwich, North Dulwich P4 P13 S11
The Crown and Greyhound was once two inns, The Crown and The Greyhound. The Crown was where farm workers drank. The Greyhound, across the road from the Crown, was where gentlemen of the village drank, including Charles Dickens. The two pubs merged when the Greyhound was demolished to make way for Pickwick Road. Nearby is Belair, an old mansion house dating from 1785, now a restaurant set in wonderful gardens.
THE TOLLGATE College Road SE21
Sydenham Hill, West Dulwich 3 P4 P13 S11
The tollgate is the last in London and is still in use. It was constructed in 1789 by John Morgan who built a road from the top of the hill to fields he rented from Dulwich College. He charged a toll on people who passed through his land, and on their animals. After his death the College continued to charge. The original tolls are still displayed on a board by the side of the gate.
Click here for a brief history of Dulwich
Please check opening times and prices before you visit
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