What's Blackheath like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Blackheath, especially its restaurants. Take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's gardens. Take time to see places such as Royal Observatory and Peter Harrison Planetarium while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Fan Museum and Greenwich Theatre.
How to get to Blackheath
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackheath
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 20 mi (32.2 km) from Blackheath
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23 mi (37.1 km) from Blackheath
Travelling to Blackheath by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Blackheath Station
- Westcombe Park Station
Things to see and do in and around Blackheath
Things to see near Blackheath:
- Royal Observatory (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- O2 Arena (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Tower Bridge (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Tower of London (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
Things to do in Blackheath
- Peter Harrison Planetarium
- Fan Museum
- Greenwich Theatre
- Viewfinder Photography Gallery
When is the best time to visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 72 mm of rainfall)