London: Dulwich, Blackheath and Barnes
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Yes
Operating Hours:Neighbourhoods accessible: 24 hours. Most cafés and shops: 08:00 - 22:00
The Vibe:Wealthy villages where London forgets itself
Three of London's most village-like neighbourhoods — Dulwich's Georgian high street and picture gallery, Blackheath's wide common with Greenwich behind it, Barnes's Thames-side pastoral calm. None on the Tube; all worth the train.
Horse chestnut trees line Dulwich Village; model yachts sail across Blackheath's pond. Barnes's village green edges the river, where rowers cut past Hammersmith Bridge at dawn.
- • Dulwich Picture Gallery is England's oldest public art gallery (1817)
- • Blackheath adjoins Greenwich Park — together one of London's largest green expanses
- • Barnes frequently lists among London's most picturesque residential areas
Fit For
- 🎨 Art travellers: Dulwich Picture Gallery is genuinely world-class
- 💕 Couples: All three suit slow-paced, pub-and-walk weekends
- 👨👩👧 Families: Blackheath kite-flying, Dulwich park, Barnes riverside
- 👵 Seniors: Flat, leafy walking pace
Highlights
- Dulwich Picture Gallery — England's oldest public gallery
- Dulwich Village's Georgian high street
- Blackheath — open common with kite-flying and views
- Barnes Village — Thames-side walks and Olympic Studios café
- The WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes — Hidden Gem
London Local Expert
Sarah Riches
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