Explore contemporary art exhibitions and attend family-friendly workshops at this free South London gallery with an independent bookshop.

South London Gallery is a contemporary art venue located in Peckham that offers free admission to all visitors. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions featuring work by established and emerging artists, alongside a curated bookshop specializing in independent publishers, magazines, artists' editions, and gifts suitable for all ages. The venue is particularly family-friendly, offering dedicated Family Space sessions and free family-friendly workshops throughout the year. The gallery's learning programme extends beyond families to include schools and colleges across all key stages, as well as early years settings, making it an accessible cultural destination for young people. Beyond exhibitions, South London Gallery hosts diverse events including artist talks, film screenings, performances, supper clubs, and zine fairs. The venue is open Wednesday 12pm-9pm and Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm. With its commitment to making contemporary art accessible to all and its combination of high-quality exhibitions, educational programming, and retail offerings, it provides an enriching experience for families interested in art and culture.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Mohammed Akram

5 months ago

One of the many contemporary galleries in London. They had some interesting exhibits and a nice cafe and garden to chill out. It was my first visit there and enjoyable, I'll be making more visits in the near future.

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Just Cheryl

8 months ago

Great place to decompress after a stressful day at work. Finish work at 5pm still have 20 to 30 mins to appreciate some art. Love the incense from a local craft maker.

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Aishah B

2 years ago

Really enjoyed the Lagos Peckham exhibit. The exhibition was spread over the two sites, the second part is in the old fire station. Would fully recommend a visit if you're in South London, you end up spending ~1hr there or more. The cafe is fairly nice too, though it's always busy.

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Costa

2 years ago

I’ve been meaning to visit for years, so I’m glad to have finally made it to the Lagos Peckham Repeat show. Besides the excellent bookshop in the main gallery, the Fire Station space was spectacular.

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Tanya Lake

3 years ago

Free gallery so worth popping in if you are in the area. You'll find the main gallery on the ground floor so have a look around. Then stop off at the cafe for a bite to eat. The gardens are open at the weekend. The gift shop is worth exploring. Make sure you go to the fire station to see more free art exhibits after - its a short walk on the opposite side of the road.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026