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Burgess Park

Albany Road, SE5

Burgess Park is Southwark's largest park, covering 56 hectares from Camberwell and Walworth in the west to Peckham and the Old Kent Road in the east. In 2012, Burgess Park re-opened after an £8m transformation.

Camberwell Green

Camberwell Road, SE5

Camberwell Green lies at a busy crossroads in the centre of Camberwell. A small area of common land, it was once a traditional village green on which, for several centuries, an annual fair was held. Today, Camberwell Green is home to a number of regular events such as The Elephant and the Nun, and home to a Farmer's and Artisan's Market on the first Saturday of the month.

Calton Avenue Area

Dulwich village, SE21

Pedestrianised section of the closed section of Calton Avenue, at the junctions of Court Lane and Dulwich Village.

Dulwich Park

College Road, SE21

Dulwich Park is a big and beautiful park, recently refurbished with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, in the south of the borough. It plays host to a number of regular events each year including Dulwich Fair, Barnardo's Big Toddle and Screen on the Green.

Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park

Kennington Road SE11

Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is the impressive backdrop to the Imperial War Museum. It plays host to a number of events each year including Friends of Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park events, Nightrider and London Southbank University graduation ceremonies.

Goose Green

East Dulwich, SE15

Once common land, this site was preserved as a public open space by the Camberwell Vestry. The Green is well used as a venue for local community events including Dulwich Festival Fair and Goose Green School Summer Fair.

Lucas Gardens

Peckham Road, SE5

A small Victorian Park providing a pleasant retreat, located opposite Southwark Town Hall. This park is an ideal space for events, and has previously set the scene for The Elephant and the Nun, theatrical performances and Refugee Arts Week Celebrations.

Peckham Rye Common

Strakers Road, SE15

Peckham Rye Common is a large open space that plays host to a number of regular events each year including Peckham Rye Fete, Zippos Circus and Free Film Festivals.

Peckham Square

Peckham Hill Street, SE15

Peckham Square is a large civic space that sits between Peckham library, Peckham Hill Street, Rye Lane and Peckham Pulse healthy living centre. The square regularly plays host to markets and a variety of road-show style events.

Southwark Park

Gomm Road, SE16

Southwark Park is a large park that has several very distinct event areas. It plays host to a number of regular events each year including Bermondsey Carnival, London Bubble's touring theatre shows and Southwark's annual fireworks display.

Page last updated: 16 November 2023

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