Life in New Cross
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New Cross is known for its creative spirit, independent venues, late-night food spots, live music and strong sense of community.
Running through the centre of the area, New Cross Road is lined with cafes, pubs, takeaways, bookshops and music venues.
By day, you’ll find students working in local coffee shops before heading to gigs, exhibitions or pub quizzes in the evening.
The area has long been connected to London’s grassroots music and arts culture, with venues hosting everything from punk and jazz to experimental performance and club nights.
For green space and views across London, Telegraph Hill Park is a local favourite.
New Cross is also perfectly placed for exploring the rest of South East London, with easy transport links to Deptford, Peckham, Shoreditch and central London.
Food & Drink
New Cross offers a variety of delicious cuisines and cosy cafés. Many of them have great lunch deals which are student-budget friendly.
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Pubs & Bars
We have multiple pubs and bars close to campus, so you can always find a place to catch up with friends and have a good time. You can also take part in a pub quiz or watch live sports.
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New Cross has a variety of pubs, such as the The New Cross House
The Rose is another student favourite in the area
Culture & Entertainment
Right next to campus, bookshop is a favourite among the community for fiction, art, politics and independent magazines.
The is located on campus, and hosts free contemporary art exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Fancy going to a gig? Both and are local pubs and live music venues.
If you want to see world-famous artists in a big venue, jump on the Overground train at New Cross or New Cross Gate and change over to the Jubilee line at Canada Water. You'll arrive at the in around 20 minutes.
The Word, an independent bookshop next to campus
You can find a well-curated selection of books there
On the map
Heathrow Airport: 55 minutes away
Gatwick Airport: 45 minutes away
London Bridge: 10 minutes away