Visit Southwark

It may be located at the very heart of London but Southwark is full of interesting parks, tranquil gardens, riverside walks and top-class sporting facilities.

A remarkable 25% of Southwark is open space, including the cultured Dulwich Park, the popular Russia Dock Woodlands and the verdant Nunhead Cemetery with its surreal atmosphere.

The best way of taking exercise in Southwark is walking and cycling along the many waymarked routes, especially along the south bank of the Thames, where you can view our many unrivalled tourist attractions and the sights of London. For serious sportsmen and sportswomen the borough contains a host of specialist facilities and venues.

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Dulwich Park

Dulwich Park is a huge area and is a perfect picnic area with lots of things to do and see, and a wide range of features including a duck pond and boating lake, designated picnic area, beautiful gardens and a cafe.
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London Wildlife Garden Centre

The London Wildlife Garden Centre is a glorious award winning park. It features a sustainable building with a living roof made from stonecrop and herbs.
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The Tibetan Garden of Contemplation and Peace

The 'Samten Kyil' or Tibetan Garden of Contemplation and Peace opened in summer 1999 by the Dalai Lama. Its centre piece is a Mandala - a Tibetan Buddhist symbol connected with peace and the well-being of those who see it.
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Sporting Facilities

Southwark Park Sports Complex

Southwark Park Sports Complex has athletic facilities for all track and field events and its seven lane track has hosted top class competitions.
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Surrey Docks Watersport Centre

The Surrey Docks Watersports Centre offers a range of lessons and activities including windsurfing, canoeing and rowing.
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