Lambeth is best known for South Bank landmarks, Brixton culture, Lambeth Palace, Waterloo and diverse neighbourhoods.
History of Lambeth
Lambeth stretches from central riverside London to Brixton, Streatham and Norwood. Its history includes Lambeth Palace, pottery, riverside industry, railway termini, music, Caribbean culture and civic activism. The borough is both a major visitor destination on the South Bank and a home to distinctive local communities.
What Lambeth is famous for
Lambeth is famous for South Bank landmarks, Brixton culture, Lambeth Palace, Waterloo and diverse neighbourhoods. For visitors, this gives the borough a distinctive character within Greater London, whether the appeal is heritage, food, green space, architecture, shopping, sport, riverside scenery or local culture.
Top attractions and places to visit
- London Eye
- Southbank Centre
- Lambeth Palace
- Imperial War Museum
- Brixton Market
- Streatham Common
How to experience the borough
A good visit to Lambeth works best when you combine the better-known sights with neighbourhood streets, local cafés, parks and historic corners. Mason & Green can support private London itineraries, airport transfers, station transfers and relaxed point-to-point journeys across the capital.
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