Camberwell has a reputation for the arts which the college and its neighbour, the South London Gallery, are at the heart of. It’s a creative community that inspires us and is one that we are proud to be a part of and work alongside.
There are many housing options available to students including halls of residence. Camberwell College of Arts has 4 halls of residence in easy walking distance:
You can also rent privately. UAL accommodation will give you more information and advice about finding somewhere to live.
Camberwell is a lively and unique area of South East London with good transport links to all parts of the city including Brixton and Dalston. The area may look a little gritty on the outside but it’s an easy place to fall in love with.
Popular local venues and creative initiatives include , an innovative salon run by Camberwell alumnus Daniel Kelly, and the cinema.
There are some great places to go out in the area. Student favourites include The , and pubs in Camberwell and and the bar in Peckham.
Arts organisation runs an annual programme of lives events and commissions as well as hosting Frank's Bar on the roof, with some of the best London views in the city.
For health and fitness, Camberwell Leisure Centre, built in 1892 and recently renovated, has a swimming pool and gym facilities while at you will find a yoga studio alongside their street food stalls, bars and studios which house nearly 100 local and independent creative businesses.
You can get some of the best food in London at affordable prices in Camberwell and the surrounding area, with the restaurants, cafes and grocery stores reflecting the rich mix of people living in the area.
Our students are particularly fond of Lebanese cuisine, - famous for traditional Turkish food, and Sophocles Bakery for sweet and savoury treats.
For traditional Chinese cuisine head to Silk Road. For pizza there is , and is one of the best around.
Right next door to the College is and its second space showing international contemporary art. Other local galleries include , , and .
In addition, many Camberwell graduates run and work at local art and design studios and galleries such as:
Find out more about the local art scene via the (SLAM) which provides a handy guide to the galleries in south London.