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Spend a free gallery afternoon in Peckham

Free contemporary art across two buildings, with a garden and a decent café. One of the reasons Peckham became Peckham, and still free after all of it.

Grid
SE15
Where
Peckham SE15
Format
Self-guided
Time
1–2 hrs
Cost
Free
Solo or group
Any (solo to group)
Rain or shine
Mixed
Why this one

Free contemporary art across two buildings, with a garden and a decent café. One of the reasons Peckham became Peckham, and still free after all of it. No booking and no commitment — do it whenever the mood strikes.

How to start
  1. 01Go when you like

    It's self-led — no booking, on your own schedule.

  2. 02Use the link

    The website has routes, times or what you'll need.

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