Brixton: A Paradise for Foodies, Rockers and Artists

 

Take a venture into one of London’s most unusual and electrifying neighbourhoods. Holding a distinctly Caribbean flavour, Brixton glows bright with an array of art galleries, local markets, pop-up restaurants and bustling bars. Accompany a local guide and unearth the most beautiful of these, as well as its wealth of historical sites and architectural gems.

Learn about its transformation from a well-to-do neighbourhood in Victorian times (having the first electrically lighted market, and department store in the City), to the centre of a deeply impoverished Caribbean community in post-war times. Hear of its place as the epicentre of racial tension in the 1980’s. A tension which led to the infamous Brixton Riots throughout the decade.

Today the area is undergoing a process of revitalisation and artistic flourish. Street art coats the walls, night revellers flock and the world's greatest musicians grace its concert halls. But it retains its cosmopolitan, unpolished soul.

-Explore vibrant Brixton market. Find Jamaican yams, African fabrics to Indian tea leaves!
-Comb the boutiques, eateries and artisanal shops of Brixton Village Arcade.
-Follow a trail of the neighbourhood’s finest street art. Including the David Bowie mural.
-Discover a 1910’s cinema. Explore a pop-up food market. And an art deco music hall.
-Take a wander along Brixton’s leafy Victorian terraced streets and churchyards.
-Finish your tour at one of London’s finest pubs. If the weather permits, unwind in the beautiful beer garden!


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Location
Start point:
The Body shop
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: city centre.

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Recommendations
As this tour involves a fair amount of walking, please bring comfortable shoes.