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Herne Hill / hɜːrn / is a district in south London, approximately four miles from Charing Cross and bordered by Brixton, Camberwell, Dulwich, and Tulse Hill. It sits to the north and east of Brockwell Park and straddles the boundary between the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark.
Jan 14, 2019 · Herne Hill. Herne Hill sits in south London between Brixton and Dulwich. With streets full of independent shops, a good selection of local pubs and cafes, and a park with views, there’s no shortage of things to attract people to the area.
Find the best things to eat, drink, see or do in Herne Hill and Tulse Hill, including Brockwell lido, Herne Hill Market and Brockwell Park.
Herne Hill and Tulse Hill offer a slice of village life in zone two. Sitting pretty on either side of one of south London’s most beautiful green spaces, Brockwell Park, both have a strong sense of community and charming high streets.
A short history of Herne Hill, which straddles the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark between Brixton and Dulwich, and is now young professionals’ territory.
Herne Hill’s rural tranquillity changed with the coming of the railways. In 1862, Herne Hill station appeared in a field at the bottom of the hill. At first Herne Hill was the terminus; but a year later the London, Chatham & Dover Railway opened the line south to Beckenham.
Tucked away in between Lambeth and Southwark, Herne Hill is London's hidden gem that you'll be horrified you haven't discovered before. With independent cafes and pubs lining the streets and a gorgeous park over the road, you'll hope it stays hidden for a bit longer, so that you alone get to enjoy its delights.
