Horniman Museum & Gardens

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Horniman Museum & Gardens

Forest Hill

by steve

  • 30 minutes / 0.8km
  • 83

Short walk with an amazing view in the hidden gem that is the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, situated just off the South Circular.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

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  1. Enter the museum grounds and walk north up the slight hill with the museum to your right.

    Step 1: Enter the museum grounds and walk north up the slight hill with the museum to your right.

  2. Step 2:

  3. Views across London from here are magnificent on a clear day.

    Step 3: Views across London from here are magnificent on a clear day.

  4. How many buildings can you name?

    Step 4: How many buildings can you name?

  5. Step 5:

  6. Outdoor musical instruments are a hit with the kids.

    Step 6: Outdoor musical instruments are a hit with the kids.

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