Brixton, a colourful south-London suburb, is overcoming a problematic past to emerge as an exciting place to visit and to live, with the handsome Victorian houses, cosmopolitan street culture, central location and excellent transport links appealing to families and young professionals alike. At the heart of everything is Brixton Market, really a collection of markets operating under one banner. Dating back to the 1870s, this is one of Europe's biggest Afro-Caribbean food marts, although all the usual market fare is here too. Moving forward from the 1980s riots and the nail bomb attack of 1999, the people of Brixton like nothing better than a festival. The annual Splash carnival finds sound systems set up in the streets, the Country Show takes place in nearby Brockwell Park, the Windmill Festival raises funds to restore Brixton's windmill to working order, and the Urban Art Fair sees local artists displaying paintings all around town. Brixton Art Gallery considers itself to be "at the heart of a renaissance". Nightlife includes chic bars and restaurants, clubs and small music venues, while Carling Brixton Academy, The Fridge and Mass cater for larger audiences. As a symbol of Brixton's regeneration, guided walking tours are a new attraction.
Attraction
Black Cultural Archive/AMBH
Brixton Windmill
Brixton Windmill
Church
Cinema
Classes
Dentist
Dental Surgery
New Park Dental Surgery
Doctor
Palace Road Surgery
Water Lane Surgery
Farmers Market
Market
Brixton Market
Ritzy Art Fayre
Pub and Bar
Atlantic 66
Beehive
Brixton Bar and Grill
Brixton Telegraph
George IV
Restaurant
BamboulaBeehive
Brixton Bar and Grill
Brixton Telegraph
Bug
George IV
Living
Tomlins
School
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
St Helen's Catholic School
St John's Angell Town C of E Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
Taxi
Theatre
Brixton Academy
Landor Theatre
Sports Clubs
Brixton Topcats Basketball Club (Basketball)
Shops
Brixton Whole Foods
Morleys
Mothercare
Superdrug
Specsavers
Tops Tiles
Activities
Brixton Cycles(Cycling)
London Phoenix CC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Brixton
Chelsea Guest House Hotel (1.18 miles)
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Church Street Hotel (1.27 miles)
Comfort Inn London Vauxhall (1.34 miles)
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Pasha Hotel (1.43 miles)
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Euro Hotel Clapham (1.44 miles)
The Euro Hotel Clapham is an attractive property overlooking Clapham Common Park. The hotel is located close to the London Underground, with all public transport facilities.
The Euro Hotel Clapham is situated ... More
Euro Lodge Clapham (1.47 miles)
This attractive property overlooks Clapham Common, and is an ideal base from where to explore historic London, with major road links and public transport conveniently located close by. Euro Lodge Clapham provides ... More
Kennington B & B (1.64 miles)
Gateway Hotel (1.70 miles)
SACO @ St George Wharf (1.71 miles)
St George Wharf is ideally situated on the South Bank of the River Thames adjacent to Vauxhall Bridge & opposite Pimlico in the heart of Central London. Combining the perfect ... More
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa (1.73 miles)
The Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel - BRAND NEW HOTEL OPEN MID FEB 2010 - flagship hotel of the Pestana Hotels and Resorts Group - the largest international tourism and leisure ... More
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