Discover things to do in Lewisham

Lewisham is a borough rich in green spaces, offering everything from rolling hills to historic woodlands. Beckenham Place Park is the borough’s largest park, featuring woodlands, a purpose-built swimming lake, and open meadows. Blackheath, shared with Greenwich, provides stunning panoramic views and is loved by dog walkers.

Hilly Fields, with its wildflower meadows, city skyline views (the summit stands 175 feet above sea level), onsite café and playing fields offering spaces for cricket, football, basketball and more is another local favourite.

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Green Space information in Lewisham

In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.

This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).

GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:

  • Data contributors
  • Species records
  • SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
  • Habitats
  • Open spaces

These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.

To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here. 

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