West Norwood
Suburb of London
About
West Norwood is a largely residential area of south London within the London Borough of Lambeth, located 5.4 miles (8.7 km) south south-east of Charing Cross. The centre of West Norwood sits in a bowl surrounded by hillsides on its east, west and south sides. From many parts of the area, distant views can be seen, of places such as the City of London, Canary Wharf and Crystal Palace.
West Norwood includes some or all of three wards of the London Borough of Lambeth – Gipsy Hill, Knights Hill and West Dulwich. On Lambeth Council, Gipsy Hill and West Dulwich are represented by two councillors each, whilst Knights Hill is represented by three councillors.
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The Crystal Palace
Glasshouse for the 1851 Great Exhibition in London
0.9 mi away
Crystal Palace, London
Residential area in London, England
1.2 mi away
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Sports centre in London, England
1.3 mi away
Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
1854 sculpture series in Crystal Palace Park, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi away
Crystal Palace Park
Victorian park in London, England
1.2 mi away
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Art gallery in London
1.4 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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