Camberwell: the old village
The art school street, the Georgian square, and a green that predates the London that swallowed it. Walked and written by the editor. https://walkwalk.org/london/walks/camberwell-village-walk

1. Denmark Hill station
From here, walk toward Camberwell Green through the residential streets to the east of the station. The arts and crafts houses on Coldharbour Lane are worth a detour.

2. Camberwell College of Arts
Wilson Road. Camberwell's art school has been turning out painters since 1898. The annual degree show in June is open to the public and very good.

3. Camberwell Green
The old village green, still roughly in its historic position. The street market that runs beside it on Fridays and Saturdays is one of the least glamorous and most useful in south London.

4. Grove Lane
The old road north out of the village. The houses on the east side date from the 18th century; some have their original garden walls. A surprising street.

5. Myatts Fields
A Victorian park with rare heritage apple trees, a restored café, and the kind of community atmosphere Camberwell has maintained while nearby areas changed.

Camberwell: the old village