Your student‑friendly guide to everything around Camberwell and Peckham.
Getting around
Camberwell is well-connected, making it easy to reach the College and explore the rest of London. The College sits between Camberwell and Peckham, with both neighbourhoods just a 10–15 minute walk away.
Nearby stations (10–15 min walk)
- Peckham Rye Station
- Overground: Windrush Line and National Rail. Ideal station if you are working at our Peckham Road site
- Denmark Hill Station Overground: Windrush Line and National Rail. Ideal station if you are working at our Wilson Road site.
Getting around Camberwell is easy thanks to the excellent bus connections.
Frequent routes link you across South-East London, taking you to areas such as New Cross, Lewisham, Greenwich, Peckham, Dulwich and Surrey Quays.
If you’re heading further into the city, you can hop on a bus straight to Elephant and Castle, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Westminster and the West End, making central London easily accessible.
Download the TfL app for live times and journey planning.
, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: South London Gallery.
Local guide
Art and culture hotspots
Copeland Gallery & Bussey Building
Studios, exhibitions and events all within in Peckham’s Cultural Quarter.
Hannah Barry Gallery
Contemporary art with strong local roots.
Lala’s Books
Small bookshop and coffee shop.
Outhouse Gallery
Founded by an Illustration alumni, this is small independent artist space open to the public.
Peckhamplex
Every ticket £7.59.
Safehouse 1 & 2
Atmospheric, raw exhibition spaces.
South London Gallery
Our neighbours, free entry and a great space to unwind in-between classes.
Theatre Peckham
A multi-award-winning cultural venue.
Budget friendly travel
City mapper
Compare routes, travel times and prices.
Lime bikes
Usually available along Peckham Road and are a popular choice for students.
Student Oyster Photocard
Save 30% on Travelcards and Bus Passes.
TfL Hopper Fare
Unlimited bus journeys within 1 hour for £1.75.
Head to the Find Us page on the UAL website for more travel routes to and from campus.
Eating and drinking
Falafel & Shawarma
A local favourite serving affordable Middle Eastern wraps, including falafel and shawarma for £4.50.
Foodie Cuisine
A Chinese restaurant known for a large menu of dim sum, BBQ skewers, noodles, fried dishes and bubble tea.
Francesco’s – £5 pizza all day everyday.
A budget‑friendly pizzeria offering freshly made pizzas.
Gladwell’s Café
A café–deli offering coffee, pastries and sandwiches
Grove House Tavern
Classic local pub, with sandwich leaders Mondo Sando as their kitchen residency.
Lumberjack Coffee
Café and deli serving coffee, pastries, brunch dishes and local produce, run as part of a youth‑employment charity.
Market Place Peckham – £5 meals on Mondays
Global street‑food hall. Students get £5 meals every Monday
Momo Sushi Bar
Pick from sashimi, nigiri, special rolls and donburi bowls.
Mooboo Bubble Tea
1000+ drink combinations. Keep your eyes peeled for deals such as £1 off hot drinks during Happy Hour.
Noko
A Japanese‑Asian fusion restaurant serving sushi, skewers, noodles and small plates, known for bold flavours and a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Theo’s Pizza
Serving wood‑fired sourdough pizzas and its well‑known chilli sauce.
Green spaces
Taking a break from your work? These local parks are perfect for relaxing, sketching or grabbing lunch outdoors.
Brunswick Park
Quiet and peaceful.
Lucas Gardens
A couple of minutes-walk away, a cosy park for sunny lunches.
Peckham Rye Park
Large, scenic, and great for walks.
Health and wellbeing
Camberwell Community Sauna
Within Ruskin Park there are three Sauna’s and two cold plunges.
PureGym
Student discount on UNiDAYS (up to 30% off).
Peckham Pulse and Camberwell Leisure Centre
Free Friday–Sunday for Southwark residents.
Nights out
A lively retro arcade bar offering classic gaming, craft beer, cocktails and late‑night DJ events.
A summer only rooftop bar atop a multi‑storey car park, famous for panoramic London views.
A renowned jazz venue beneath St Giles’ Church hosting top UK jazz musicians every Friday night.
A hi‑fi music bar and restaurant celebrating Afro‑Caribbean sounds and flavours.
Transformed multi‑storey car park, now home to over 80 independent creative businesses, street‑food vendors, bars and studios. Get the under‑25 Community Card for10% off food and drink.
A quirky café‑bar popular with Camberwell students, offering cheap pizza, exhibitions, and happy‑hour deals including 2‑for‑1 cocktails and 2 cocktails for £6 on selected days.
A student favourite! A friendly arts‑driven social club with a budget-friendly bar, café, library, garden and regular creative events.
A cosy independent pub with craft beers, a seasonal menu, regular DJ nights and even its own boutique back‑room cinema.
Irish themed pub with live music Mondays and Karaoke Thursday.
Supermarkets and shopping
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop.
Khan’s Bargains
Fruit, vegetables, home goods and essentials.
Lidl
Budget friendly. Download the LIDL Plus App for offers and freebies.
Morrisons
Located in Peckham and Camberwell, ideal for your big shop.
Peckham Car Boot
Every other Sunday with second‑hand clothing, homeware and books.
Rye Lane Market
With 56 distinctive shops.
Sainsbury’s Local
Right next-door to the campus, great for a grabbing a quick bite at lunchtime.
Traid
Clothing and items charity shop.