Forest Hill Area Guide
A locals' guide to Forest Hill
Where do Forest Hill locals go?
Le Querce
The finest Italian restaurant I have ever been to, with a varied and fresh menu that caters for everyone from meat eaters to vegans and all in between without seeming to try! I book for anniversaries, birthdays, visits from friends - any excuse to attend the best restaurant I know of. It may not look particularly salubrious, but it is child-friendly by day and romantically candle-lit by night. I cannot recommend it highly enough!Read more
The Shop Revolution Marketplace
The Shop Revolution Marketplace host lots of unique events like poetry and craft nights, with all the items they sell produced by independent designers and jewellery makers. This picture was taken at a Miss Victoria's Floral Emporium flower arranging workshop.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
catford,
east dulwich,
nunhead,
peckham rye,
sydenham,
lewisham,
upper sydenham,
lower sydenham,
dulwich,
and new cross
Did you know?
"The 'Concrete House' on Lordship Lane is the last remaining example of its architectural type in the country. Once in a state of dereliction, it is Grade II listed and has been converted into flats."
Forest Hill's elevation ensures outstanding views towards the centre of the capital!
Jennifer Purchase
Everything that you need; a gym and supermarkets by the station, villages bakers, lovely pubs and beautiful parks...
Michael Schult
In the heart of Dulwich, Dulwich Park is beautiful on a sunny evening, either walking the dog or taking a leisurely stroll...
Jennifer Purchase
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What locals say about Forest Hill
“Loads of indie cafes and shops, great pubs, and a fab little museum and park!”
Margaret
“Quite, leafy, good traffic connection and not too expensive.”
Gordon
Activities near Forest Hill
Initial Sketches
"Initial Sketches" is an evening of work-in-progress short plays which have received script development and are then exhibited in front of a live audience. The night is designed to be an exciting networking event for writers, directors and producers to forge meaningful creative connections. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the creatives involved and discuss the plays which have been showcased in Canvas & Cream's lovely bar area after the show. The programmed plays include: LIFEFORCE (extract) - written by Brian Coyle, directed by Meghan Bartual Smyth Alex has a lot to live for: their budding stand-up career, their friendship with their flat-mate Serena, their lovely mum, their fledgling romance with the Barista from Pret, so why have they taken an overdose and are fighting for their life? Will they survive and do they even want to? Prinz - written by Katherine Lyle, directed by Meghan Bartual Smyth Relationships can be tricky, but when one person is from London and the other is from a fairytale land, it can get even trickier. While Cas and Asia navigate their "first big fight" they begin to realize they come from two very different worlds (literally.) The Halls of Found Identity - written by Emma Dawson, directed by Ciara Wynne Bridie fell asleep one night and woke to discover that shes been beamed to a new dimension. Her hapless host, Ali, is here to guide her through this difficult process, but what happens if Bridie doesnt cooperate? And should she even want to return home? My Missing Right Half - written by Daniel McVey, directed by Soirse Burns Last Tuesday she chopped herself in half, straight down the centre. Shes certain it was to improve her life somehow but without the right half, she cant be totally sure. When the world expects her to constantly shed parts of herself, is it possible for her to feel whole again? First and Last - written by Karina Fernandez, directed by Phoebe Rowell John Two strangers meet in real life after connecting on a dating app. The gulf between their carefully curated online selves and the people they really are becomes unavoidably exposed, and they are forced to reveal more than they bargained for. Ad Astra (extract) - written and directed by Ciara Wynne Over 60 years ago a large percentage of the LGBTQ+ community left Earth for the stars. Now, a young queer woman sets off on a space adventure to find her people and explore her relationship with her grandmother through the keeping of her expedition diary. Easy Living (extract) - written by Silva Chege, directed by Conor O'Cuinn Usually, when Martin calls 999, the officer sent over tries to talk him down. But Florence isnt like most officers. Retiring early, she couldnt care less if he jumped. To speed things up, shed gladly give him a push. hame.teeth.CLUB (extract)- written by Kari Hall, directed by Phoebe Rowell John Follows a hedonistic party girl crashing into her early 20s with no ambition, no drive and a half empty bottle of echo falls. Her party girl lifestyle comes to a halt following a sexual assault at the hands of a close friend and shes forced to confront the chaos of her life. ★★★★\★★★★ TRIGGER WARNINGS for the evening: references to self-mutilation, discussion of suicide, strong language Pre-show, there will be delicious food and drink served with the kitchen open until 7pm. Post-show, the bar area will be open until 11pm. Canvas and Cream is a two minute walk from the Forest Hill Overground Station.Read more
Home Time by David Hendon
directed by Paula Chitty presented by Irrational Theatre Jennifer is waiting for her son to return home from school. But as she reflects on life as a mother, it becomes clear there is something she hasnt told us. As the story unfolds, we learn the shattering truth. A meditation on motherhood, Hendons writing is first class in this surprising, shocking and heart wrenching monologue, brought to life theatrically by director Paula Chitty and actress, Elizabeth George. A finalist at The Kenneth Branagh Award in 2017 where it was hailed a triumph. Thursday 22 Friday 23May 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays - Wed Tickets: 15, 13 conc, suitable for 14+ Terms and conditions apply when booking.Read more
Piñata
May Piñata at The Ivy House! Comedy cabaret and characters with the smashing of a big object to finish. 'Come for laughs, stay for genre-defying-artsy-wonderment' (Time Out) Presented by Piñata. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Ten Years of GALA
Marking a decade of independence, community and underground spirit with a lineup weve been dreaming about since our earliest days.
Press by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller
presented by Black Bat Productions Its the big day. The announcement is in a few hours time, and film producers David and Kate anticipate their prestigious Civil War epic Catch Me Some Freedom will be nominated for plenty of Goldies. Until, however, they learn that the films heroic lead role, played by a white actor, was in real life actually Black. Fearing an intense and career-jeopardizing backlash, David and Kate frantically try to avoid public scrutiny, and keep the film from getting any attention whatsoever. Featuring award-winning writer and performer Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller as David, and the acclaimed Rosie Hart as Kate, this comedic yet poignant Hollywood satire returns, acclaimed as genius ( Broadway Baby) with a wonderful set-up that delivers in every manner ( Violet Curtain). Black Bat Productions has been creating theatre since 2017, and has been behind a broad range of sharp, stylish pieces of theatre. The company has a curious, incisive, and acclaimed approach to original storytelling. Previous productions include: 1950s jazz noir Mack The Knife, Twilight-Zone-inspired mystery Technicolor , razor-sharp political satire Chagos 1971 , heist thriller Fear of Roses , 1960s fashion-industry caper Nines and contemporary comedy-drama The Kindness of Strangers . Black Bat Productions has seen two of its pieces published in 2024 by Methuen Drama: 1970s set play-with-songs In Everglade Studio and Hitchcock-esque noir thriller Port City Signature . Tuesday 17 June Saturday 5 July 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 14+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Content advice: contains some strong language. 14+ Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
Polygon Live LDN
For three nights from 2 to 4 May 2025 at Crystal Palace Park in London, were inviting you to shrug off all the expectations youve ever had of a festival. Leave the world behind, step inside our 360º spaceship, and immerse yourself inside the music of an exquisite line-up of artists.Read more
Test Cricket: A History by Tim Wigmore
Test cricket is on the cusp of its 150th anniversary. For the first time, Test Cricket: A History tells the full, gripping story of the players and stories that have shaped the game’s evolution since 1877. Award-winning author Tim Wigmore brings to life both Test cricket on the pitch and the game’s social significance around the world. This captivating tour is illuminated by over forty exclusive interviews with the game’s greatest players, including Sachin Tendulkar, Pat Cummins, Michael Holding, Muthiah Muralidaran, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Chappell, Dale Steyn and Rahul Dravid. From Bodyline to Bazball, the golden age to the rise of West Indies, and Shane Warne to Ian Botham, readers will come to appreciate Test cricket’s remarkable history like never before. A perfect single volume history for any cricket fan from an award-winning Telegraph cricket correspondent. Tim Wigmore is the author of Crickonomics, and Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, which won the Wisden Book of the Year and Daily Telegraph Cricket Book of the Year in 2020. He is a sports writer for the Daily Telegraph, and has also written for The Economist, The New York Times, ESPNCricinfo and The New Statesman.Read more
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a district of south London, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated between Dulwich and Sydenham. The area has enjoyed extensive investment since plans to extend the East London Line to Forest Hill were unveiled in 2004. Like many London suburbs, Forest Hill was only sparsely populated until the mid-19th century. The name Forest Hill came from 'the forest with a big hill', which was coined by a developer in the 1790s, and referred to the remaining area of Forest on Sydenham Hill which was originally part of the Great North Wood. Forest Hill has a large residential population and the area is becoming increasingly desirable as a peaceful, leafy suburb with good transport links into the centre of town.
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