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Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Camberwell
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Camberwell
Camberwell works well as a base: 4km from Westminster Abbey.
Camberwell is in England, United Kingdom. You drive on the left here.
Camberwell ( KAM-bər-wel) is an area of South London, England, in the London Borough of Southwark, 2.75 miles (4.5 kilometres) southeast of Charing Cross.
Camberwell was first a village associated with the church of St Giles and a common of which Goose Green is a remnant. This early parish included the neighbouringRead more
hamlets of Peckham, Dulwich, Nunhead, and part of Herne Hill (the rest of Herne Hill was in the parish of Lambeth). Until 1889, it was part of the county of Surrey. In 1900 the original parish became the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell.
In 1965, most of the Borough of Camberwell was merged into the London Borough of Southwark. To the west, part of both West Dulwich and Herne Hill come under the London Borough of Lambeth.
The place now known as Camberwell covers a much smaller area than the ancient parish, and it is bound on the north by Walworth; on the south by East Dulwich and Herne Hill; to the west by Kennington; and on the east by Peckham.
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What is there to see near Camberwell?
Within an hour or so of Camberwell: Tate Britain (3 km), Bolt London (3 km), Imperial War Museum (3 km), SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters) (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Camberwell?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Camberwell?
Camberwell is in England, United Kingdom.
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- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4739, -0.0938
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Camberwell
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Imperial War Museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
3 km · about 5 min drive
film location
SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters)
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
4 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Tate Modern
A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Camberwell
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 29 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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