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Rotherhithe (/ ˈrɒðərhaɪð / RODH-ər-hydhe) is a district of South London, England, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. It is on a peninsula on the south bank of the Thames, facing Wapping, Shadwell and Limehouse on the north bank, with the Isle of Dogs to the east. It borders Bermondsey to the west and Deptford to the south-east.
- Guide to Rotherhithe, London
- Rotherhithe Walking Route
- Where to Eat and Drink in Rotherhithe
- Rotherhithe Guide
How to get here
First things first, how to get to this little corner of London. There are several options using public transport. You can take the Jubilee Line to Canada Water, which is just two stops from London Bridge and four stops from Waterloo. If coming from the other direction, it’s one stop from Canary Wharf. Another option is the Overground line (orange on TFL’s map). This train line connects a loop around London, so provides a direct route to Rotherhithe from Clapham Junction, Islington, Shoreditch...
Walking to Rotherhithe from Tower Bridge
Rotherhithe village is small and best explored on foot. Also, nearly everywhere is dog friendly too, so bring along your beloved pooch for the adventure. Rotherhithe covers the area directly alongside the river. However, as this is part of a peninsula surrounded by the Thames, you can easily walk into the neighbouring area called Canada Water. It actually makes a delightful walking route. Looking at this map might make it a bit clearer: You can see London Bridge and Tower Bridge marked on the...
Strictly speaking, the Brunel Museum would be at the heart of Rotherhithe village. But, I personally think the ideal Rotherhithe walking route would start at a pub called The Angel(which you can clearly see on the map above). If you fancied a mini pub crawl, this is the perfect starting point in my opinion. On summer days, huge crowds of locals gat...
So that’s the end of my walking route for this Rotherhithe guide. It simply winds its way along the peninsula following the Thames the whole way. I thought I would also add my list of the best places to eat and drink in Rotherhithe here, including a couple not mentioned in the above walking route. Cafes Watchhouse Cafe, by St Mary Church Rotherhith...
So there’s my guide to this beautiful corner of London. Rotherhithe Village is a quiet, peaceful and scenic neighbourhood, with plenty of charming, traditional pubs and excellent lesser known restaurants. I love living here, especially as it’s so close to the centre of London. I enjoy dog walks in Russia Dock Woodlands and Greenland Dock every sing...
Oct 28, 2022 · By: Lauren Kendrick. 28th October 2022. Things to do. Discover the best things to do in Rotherhithe: waterside pubs, hidden cafes, and even a Finnish sauna hidden in a church.
Rotherhithe sits along the Thames with riverside views that makes it both charming and peaceful. Well, that and its nature reserves, community feel and abundance of old pubs. Rotherhithe is a quirky place in the South East, that’s an ever evolving dockland area.
Jul 2, 2024 · A collection of Rotherhithe’s best hidden gems in a complete itinerary of London’s maritime and industrial past, cobblestone streets, and quirky sights! London houses many secret neighborhoods, and one of my favorite is Rotherhithe, whose name is Saxon for ‘sailors’ haven’.
The Mayflower pub is a hidden gem in the heart of Rotherhithe, London. A traditional English pub surrounded by cobbled streets, the outside decked jetty and cosy candlelit restaurant have stunning river views.
Nov 30, 2022 · Rotherhithe – the hidden gem of South East London. Locals celebrate its genuine village community and nowhere is that more evident than in its traditional pubs, two of which are really rather significant (read on to find out why).
