Viewpoints · London
Stave Hill
In or near City of London.
Stave Hill — Named viewpoint at 9 m elevation.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canada Water · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stave Hill is a named viewpoint in London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. Built or established in 1985, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canada Water, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area SE16.
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Place summary
Stave Hill is a modern viewpoint located in the London borough of Southwark, postcode SE16. Established in 1985, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, making it a notable feature in the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5011, -0.0405
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE16 6SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Canada Water — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n248617998 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Stave Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stave Hill, Rotherhithe, London - May 2008.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stave Hill?
- Stave Hill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE16 6SA), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Stave Hill?
- Stave Hill — Named viewpoint at 9 m elevation.
- How do I get to Stave Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Canada Water, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE16 6SA.
- When was Stave Hill built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Is Stave Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Stave Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stave Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Canada Water, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE16 6SA.