Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Kidbrooke is an area of South East London, England, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich 7+1⁄2 miles (12 km) south-east of Charing Cross and north west of Eltham. “
How’s the local life around Kidbrooke
Kidbrooke is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Kidbrooke. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Kidbrooke.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Kidbrooke and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
Finding an estate agent in Kidbrooke
If our guide on Kidbrooke caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.
Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Kidbrooke.
Other areas nearby
If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Kidbrooke, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.
In the city of Kidbrooke, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of Kidbrooke? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Kidbrooke to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Galleries and Museums
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Kidbrooke through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre | Nelson Mandela Road, London | 5 | 15 |
Parks and green spaces in Kidbrooke
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Kidbrooke offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Kidbrooke. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Kidbrooke.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Local | 52-56 High Street, Carshalton | 4 | 77 |
| M&S Simply Food | 322-332 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 4.1 | 22 |
| M&S Simply Food | Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 3.8 | 34 |
| Premier | 6 Butter Hill, Wallington | 3.7 | 3 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 3.3 | 24 |
Pubs
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Kidbrooke. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Kidbrooke.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1BW | This former JD Wetherspoon outlet, reputed to be their smallest in the country, came under new ownership in the summer of 2023. Initially at least, the cask beer range has continued in similar vein to that previously with a mix of regular and changing brews. Often hosts weekend events such as bingo and karaoke. |
| Berry & Barrel | 18 Well Hall Parade Eltham SE9 6SP | Family-run shop conversion pub serving craft beers, real ales, wines, gins and cocktails. Opened in a former dry cleaner’s shop in December 2020. A long room equipped with high tables and stools and with a traditional bar counter. Two prominent electronic boards display a large range of keg beers and cask ales on offer with details of ABV and price. Cask and keg beers are not clearly differentiated so you will need to ask for confirmation at time of placing your order. |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DQ | Just off the High Street, re-opened in February 2014 and takes its name from the building’s original use as a postal sorting office. The external signage still shows The Old Post Office as the pub name! Spacious pub originally, when run by Antic, furnished in shabby chic style with various bric-a-brac wall and floor standing adornments like typewriters, sewing machines, postal items and dolls’ houses. Quiz night on Wednesday at 8pm. Portobello took over from Antic here in 2020. Closed for significant refurbishment in July 2023, reopening in early October 2023 with the number of handpumps reduced to 3, usually selling only Portobello cask ales. |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club | Bexley Road Eltham SE9 2PE | Founded in 1890. Please check with venue for opening hours. |
| Long Pond | 110 Westmount Road Eltham SE9 1UT | Situated in a former plumbers’ merchant shop near the entrance to the long closed Eltham Park railway station, this deceptively extensive micropub opened on 12th December 2014 and is named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. It fills a massive geographical gap in the local pub landscape. May also be contacted on 07921-579781. There are 5-6 local real ales served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. This includes the house beer 3.6% ABV ‘Pond Life’, believed to be Tonbridge Traditional. There is also real cider and perry, usually from Dudda’s Tun as well as wine, several Chapel Down gins, several single malt whiskies and soft drinks. In true micropub tradition there are no lagers or alcopops on offer. Seating at the front is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is an area of low tables and chairs in an area called The Dorchester Room! The long brightly lit white painted corridor to the toilets at the rear is always stacked with a large number of full and empty casks. SE London CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2017, and runner-up 2016 and 2020. Traditional pub cold snacks are available in the form of pork pies, ploughman’s and platters. No children. No dogs. Card payment strongly preferred here, rather than cash payment. Mobile phone use frowned upon in bar area – rear corridor may be used. |
| Park Tavern | 45 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DA | A free house since 2022, this traditional Victorian pub retains the original Truman’s Brewery tiled frontage and signage. The stylish interior has elegant drapes, bar lamps and chandeliers, an impressive wooden bar and a real log fire. Decorative plates and pictures line the walls. Jazz and light classical background music complements the atmosphere. Offers an impressive selection of real ales, together with ciders, craft beers and lagers, whiskies and wine. There is also a well kept heated rear garden, plus additional seating to the front and side. 8 handpumps on bar counter, 6 regularly in use. |
| Rising Sun | 189-191 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1TS | A pleasant traditional pub on the High Street refurbished in September 2014. Offers a good selection of reasonably priced food in addition to two or three real ales from the Greene King stable. There are 4 handpumps on the bar counter. A Lilley’s fruit cider (non real) could by found on one of the pumps in Spring 2022. |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club | Court Road Eltham SE9 5AF | Clubhouse was built in 1664 for John Shaw, banker to King Charles I. |
| Rusty Bucket | 11 Court Yard Eltham SE9 5PR | Previously the Crown, this venue re-opened in April 2018 after a significant re-development of the site but pleasantly retaining the pub’s original ground floor frontage. Run by a couple of friends who are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all beers. It sells a selection of up to 3 cask ales (but usually 2) from a small number of local Kent and London breweries plus some guests from further afield. Real ciders and perries, keg beer, bottles, cans, wines and spirits are also available. The pub is smaller than in its previous incarnation, although it does not strictly follow the ‘micropub’ rules as it plays recorded music. Walls are half-panelled and brightly painted. Cask ales and ciders / perries are served by gravity dispense from a small walk-in chilled room behind the bar counter, from a three tier nine cask stillage. There were initially 11 keg beer taps on the back wall but in late November 2018 this was increased to 18. Seating is at trestle style tables with low chairs. Basic snacks include cheese boards and also displayed in jars on the bar counter may include, variously, pork pies or scotch eggs. 2, sometimes 3, cask ales available. Three spotlessly kept toilets. Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted. |
| Tudor Barn | Well Hall Pleasaunce, Well Hall Road Eltham SE9 6SZ | The Grade II* listed Tudor Barn is situated in the attractive surroundings of the Well Hall Pleasaunce in Eltham. It was originally built in the 16th century by the family of William Roper and links back to King Henry VIII and the Tudor monarchy. The ground floor is home to a traditional gastro pub with two outdoor drinking and dining spaces and the first floor is home to The Tudor Gallery perfect for hosting weddings and private events. Table service only Spring 2022. See also Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudorbarn |
| White Hart | 2 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1DA | A 20th century mock-Tudor style pub with wood panelling and comfy sofas at the front. There is also a pleasant and well maintained garden. |
| Woodcroft Club | 254 High Street Eltham SE9 1AA | Formed in 1913. Has its own Bowls Club. |
| Bat & Ball | 275 Court Road Mottingham SE9 4TH | Micropub in a former florist’s shop at the end of a terrace of shops which opened on 23rd November 2023. There is wide range of drinks available including draught lagers and wine in addition to cask beer on gravity and bag-in-box cider served from a chilled room. Seating for roughly 30 inside at settles and high stools. Cash or card payment is welcome. |
| 71Southwood | 71 Southwood Road New Eltham SE9 3QE | Formed in 1927, was refurbished and rebranded as 71Southwood in 2017 |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road New Eltham SE9 2BD | Founded in 1892 moving to current home in 1901. |
Gyms in Kidbrooke
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Kidbrooke easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
The types of restaurants
Kidbrooke has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
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Tube & Train stations within the region of Kidbrooke
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Kidbrooke entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidbrooke | United Kingdom | 3.4 | 22 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Kidbrooke?
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Kidbrooke provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidbrooke Parade Post Office | 122 Rochester Way, London | 3.2 | 46 |
| Postbox | 187 Kidbrooke Park Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Post Box | 1 Broad Walk, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 57 Courtlands Avenue, London | 0 | 0 |
What schools are nearby in Kidbrooke?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Kidbrooke
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School | Medebourne Close, London | 3.3 | 4 |
| Brooklands Preschool | The Clubhouse, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bubbles Nurseries Eltham | 21 Shawbrooke Road, London | 4.9 | 7 |
| Holy Family Primary School | Tudway Road, London | 4.5 | 6 |
| Ealdham Primary School | Ealdham Square, London | 4.5 | 10 |
| right start fenniesnurseries | United Kingdom | N/A | N/A |
| Nursery and Preschool Kidbrooke I Fennies Nursery | Fennies Nursery, 14 Whittle Road, London | 4.5 | 17 |
| Wingfield Primary School | London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Thomas Tallis School | Thomas Tallis School, Thomas Tallies School, 154 Kidbrooke Park Road, London | 3.9 | 279 |
| Kidbrooke park | Kidbrooke Park Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mseplay Childcare & Pre-School | 141 Kidbrooke Park Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Blackheath High School GDST Sports Fields | Blackheath High School GDST Sports Fields, 102 Kidbrooke Grove, London | 4 | 2 |
| Marco Meloni | 57D Woolacombe Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Footsteps Creche | Sally Castle Centre, Ealdham Primary School, London | N/A | N/A |
| Newhaven School PRU | Newhaven Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Briset Primary School | School Lodge/Briset Rd, London | N/A | N/A |
| Nesbit Nippers Pre-school | Turning Pages Community Centre,, 6 Nesbit Road,, Eltham, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Woodland Nursery – Kidbrooke Park | St James’ Church, 62 Kidbrooke Park Road, London | 5 | 13 |
| Riverston School | 63-69 Eltham Road, London | 2.8 | 28 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Kidbrooke
Kidbrooke has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Brook Medical Centre | 117 Brook Lane, London | 3.5 | 93 |
| Dietetics Primary Care | 7 Elford Close, London | N/A | N/A |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026