Sydenham
Sydenham is an increasingly vibrant and thriving area boasting a wide range of amenities and attractions. It has a rich cultural heritage, a thriving community and is surrounded by a wealth of attractive green spaces. The Overground network means Sydenham is well connected to the City and Docklands, with proximity to the attractions of the Crystal Palace Triangle.
Green Spaces
Sydenham Wells Park, Mayow Park and Alexandra Recreation Ground are all within walking distance from the Forest House. Crystal Palace Park with its lake, concert bowl, Victorian dinosaurs and sports stadium is an easy stroll away.
Shops & Restaurants
Sydenham’s high street is Sydenham Road, with stylish restaurants like Sugahill and 161 Food & Drink. Ignition Brewery offers specialty beer plus live music. Mystik Burek offers tasty flavours of the Balkans. There's fish and chips, sushi at Hibagon, and The Greyhound pub. There is a popular butcher and fishmonger Billings, branches of Boots, Superdrug and Lidl, and gastropub The Dolphin with a lovely landscaped garden.
Local amenities
Sydenham market showcases local traders with a range of street food and artisanal produce. There is a farmers’ market every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as art and film festivals throughout the year. Local favourite establishments include Kirkdale Bookshop, Sydenham Library, Everyman Cinema and London's happiest little comedy club The Poodle Club
Education
The site is within the catchment area of a number of OFSTED Good and Outstanding schools.
