Brixton’s brilliant black heritage
Brixton, London
- 1hr 15m / 3.6km
- 86
Be inspired by incredible black activists, visit the Black Cultural Archives and soak up the music, flavours & atmosphere of Brixton.
Brixton, Brockwell, and Herne Hill
Walk preview
Step 1: If you are coming from Brixton Station, exit and go left. At the intersection cross over.
Step 2: You will pass the Ritzy, a great little cinema.
Step 3: The Brixton Library and the Black Cultural Archives are on your left as well.
Step 4: Continue across the square and down Effra Rd.
Step 5:
Step 6: Pass by Hootananny Brixton pub and turn left on Brixton Water Lane.
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