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1 to 2 hours in London Borough of Lewisham, London

Lewisham is a south-east London borough forming part of Inner London, home to Blackheath, the Horniman Museum, and the Parish Church of St Paul in Deptford. The...

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Plan London Borough of Lewisham

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Lewisham is a south-east London borough forming part of Inner London, home to Blackheath, the Horniman Museum, and the Parish Church of St Paul in Deptford. The Prime Meridian passes through the borough, which contains Goldsmiths, University of London and Millwall F.C. Green spaces dominate the district, with numerous parks and nature reserves providing walks and natural habitats for visitors interested in London's open air.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
English; Welsh is official in Wales
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+44
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
999 or 112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps

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