My Local AreaDenmark Hill and aroundKing’s College Hall, Camberwell Green and Dulwich

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Important Information

Student Advice Line: 020 7848 6858NHS Direct: 0845 4647

National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950Nightline: 020 7631 0101

Transport for London: 020 7222 1234

In an emergency, dial 999 on any UK phone (landline or mobile) for Police, Ambulance and the Fire Brigade.

King’s College Hall is located in Camberwell an urban area of London

close to good transport links.

Among the benefits of living in Camberwell is the price – you can live

for much less here than in most other areas of London. There are many

cheap restaurants and amenities nearby and you will be at the heart of

multicultural London.

It is close to the Dulwich Picture Gallery which is the oldest purpose-built

public art gallery in England and the Red Gate Gallery which organises

a vast range of innovative exhibitions, from young and emerging artists,

to the more established. The Horniman Museum and Gardens housing

an intuitive collection of cultural, anthropological and environmental

exhibits, is a short bus ride away in Forest Hill. Also nearby is the

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, which is an international venue

for major athletic meetings.

The campus provides facilities for the School of Medicine and the Dental

Institute and is the home of the Institute of Psychiatry.

Campus map

For more maps:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/campuses/denmarkhill.htmlwww.streetmap.co.ukwww.maps.google.co.uk

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Health and public servicesHospitals

King’s College HospitalDenmark HillSE5 9RSTel: 020 3299 9000www.kch.nhs.uk This Hospital has an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department.

Walk-in Centres

40 Godwood RoadNew CrossSE14 6BLTel: 020 7206 3100Opening times:Mon-Sat: 08.00-20.00They can treat minor ailments, such as colds and sprains and can dress or treat minor wounds or infections.

DoctorsTo find an NHS Doctor or Dentistin your area contact NHS Direct on0845 4647www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Hambleden ClinicBlanchedownSE5 8HLTel: 0844 477 8726www.hambledenclinic.co.ukOpening times: Mon and Fri: 08.30–19.30Tue and Thurs: 08.00–18.30Wed: 08.00–12.00

DentistsGeneral dental care by undergraduate dental students is available at two sites within the College: Guy’s Tower and Denmark Hill. Tel: 020 7188 9282

Mr V.S. Sehmi82 Camberwell Church StreetSE5 8QZTel: 020 7703 7599Opening times: Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00

Norton179 Denmark Hill SE5 8DXTel: 0207 7727 40861Opening times: Mon-Thurs: 08.45–16.30

Opticians

SpecsaversUnit 3 The Aylesham Centre3 Rye LanePeckhamSE15 5EWwww.specsavers.co.ukOpening times:Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30Sat: 10.00-17.00Sun: 11.00-17.00

D&A The Opticians297 Walworth RoadSE17 2TGwww.danda.co.ukOpening times: Mon-Sat: 09.00–17.30

Getting aroundLondon has a vast public transport system and an ‘Oyster’ card is generally the cheapest way to make single journeys in the Capital. An Oyster card can store up to £90 of credit, which can be used to pay as you go, plus your Travelcard or Bus and Tram Pass.

It can be used on London Buses, London Underground, London Trams, the DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London. You can also get up to a 1/3 off River Bus services.

Pay as you go has several advantages over paper tickets:• Oyster single fares are generally cheaper • Credit can be used as you need it and doesn’t expire • Daily price capping automatically calculates the cheapest fare for all the

journeys you make in a single dayBut if there is a group of you travelling together check at the ticket kiosk if a group ticket would be cheaper.

An 18+ Student Oyster photocard entitles the holder to buy student-rate Travelcards and Bus and Tram Pass season tickets (valid for 7 days, or one month or longer periods of up to one year), which cost 30 per cent less than an adult-rate season tickets.

Credit can also be added to an 18+ Student Oyster photocard to pay as you go at the adult rate, which is cheaper than paying cash. However, single, daily, 3 Day tickets and Oyster single fares (pay as you go) are not available at student rate. If you live near your school or college or only make a few jour-neys you can get a standard Oyster card and pay as you go at the adult rate.

To find out more: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14312.aspx

Local Bus Routes:35 (London Bridge), 40 (London Bridge), 42, 45, 68 (Strand and Waterloo), 176 (Strand and Waterloo), 185, 345. 468, 484

A local bus map for King’s College hospital can be downloaded from here: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/busdiagrams.asp?alpha=K

Cycle hire in Central London: www.tfl.gov.uk/cyclehire

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Places of worshipAnglicanSt Giles, Camberwell81 Camberwell Church StreetSE5 8RBwww.stgilescamberwell.org.uk

BaptistDenmark Place Baptist Church Denmark Hill Coldharbour laneSE5 OENwww.londonbaptist.org.uk

Free ChurchLumen United Reformed Church86 Tavistock PlaceWC1H 9RTwww.urc.org.uk

Greek OrthodoxThe Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God305 Camberwell New RoadSE5 0TF

HinduismShri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple105-119 Brentfield RoadNeasdenNW10 8LDwww.mandir.org/

IslamNew Peckham Mosque99-101 Coburg RoadPeckhamSE5 0HUwww.salaam.co.uk/about

Judaism

Catford & Bromley Synagogue6 Crantock RoadCatfordSE6 2YAwww.catfordsynagogue.org.uk

South London Liberal Synagogue1 Prentis RoadStreathamSW16 1QBwww.southlondon.org

LutheranInternational Lutheran Student Centre30 Thanet StreetWC1H 9QHwww.lutheran.org.uk/student-centre.php

QuakerFriends House173-177 Euston RoadNW1 2BJhttp://www.quaker.org.uk/

Roman Catholic

Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church2 Knatchbull RoadSE5 9QSwww.sacredheartchurchcamberwell.org.uk

Pharmacies

Sainsbury’s Pharmacy80 Dog Kennel HillEast DulwichLondonSE22 8BDOpening TimesMon-Fri: 07.00-00.00Sat: 07.00-22.00; Sun: 11.00-17.00

Boots the Chemist289-291 Walworth RoadSE17 2TGwww.boots.comOpening TimesMon-Sat: 09.00-18.00 Sun: 10.00-16.00Reasonable well-stocked shop, useful for buying toiletries and pharmaceuticals

Fourways Chemists36 Denmark HillSE5 8RZOpening times: Mon-Fri: 09.00–18.00 Sat: 09.00–17.30

Police Station22A Camberwell Church StreetLondonSE5 8QUwww.met.police.uk Tel: 020 7378 1212Opening times: Wed and Fri: 13.00–17.00

177 Peckham High StreetLondonSE15 5SLwww.met.police.uk Tel: 020 7378 1212Open 24 hours

Post Offices

Camberwell Green25 Denmark HillCamberwell GreenSE5 8RTwww.postoffice.co.uk Opening hours: Mon: 08.30–17.30Tues-Fri: 09.00–17.30Sat: 09.00–12.30Services include: MoneyGram, Postal Orders

Crossthwaite Avenue6 Crossthwaite AvenueSE5 8ETwww.postoffice.co.uk Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri: 09.00–13.00 and 14.00–17.30 Wed: 09.00–13.00; Sat: 09.00–12.30Services include: MoneyGram, Postal Orders

Library

Peckham Library122 Peckham Hill StreetSE15 5JRwww.southwark.gov.uk/info/200062/librariesOpening hours:Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri: 09.00-20.00; Wed: 10.00-20.00; Sat: 10.00-17.00; Sun: 10.100-16.00Striking building, won awards for architectural excellence

For further information on places of worship contact the Chaplaincywww.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy

For more information on local service please see:www.mysouthwark.co.ukwww.locallife.co.uk

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Services and retail

Internet CafesMundo Services58 Camberwell Church StSE5 8QZOpening times: Mon-Fri: 09.00–23.30Sat: 09.00–23.00; Sun: 11.00–23.00

The PhoenixDenmark Hill Train Station

LaunderettesLaunderette227 Camberwell RoadSE5 0HG

Dry CleanersCentre Dry Cleaners71 Denmark HillSE5 8RS

Shoe RepairsShoe Repairs20 Camberwell RoadSE5 0EN

SupermarketsTesco Express5A - 9 East Dulwich RoadSE22 9BDwww.tesco.com Opening times:7 days a week: 06.00–23.00Small store with moderate selection of groceries. Low priced.

Sainsbury’s 80 Dog Kennel HillEast DulwichSE22 8BDwww.sainsburys.co.uk Opening times:Mon-Fri: 07.00-00.00Sat: 7.00-22.00 Sun: 11.00-17.00Large store with a wide range of groceries, including fresh fruit & veg, dairy, bakery, meat & fish, deli counter. Special offers all year round, reasonably priced.

MorrisonsAylesham Centre Rye LanePeckham SE15 5EWwww.morrisons.co.uk Opening times:Mon-Fri: 08.00-21.00Sat: 08.00-20.00; Sun: 10.00-16.00Large supermarket, reasonably priced

ASDAOld Kent RoadOssory RoadSE1 5AGwww.asda.co.uk Opening times:Mon open 08.00; Tue–Fri 24hrs,Sat close 22.00; Sun 11.00–17.00Large store with wide range of groceries, fruit and veg, bakery, deli counter, fresh meat and fish. Also stocks homeware and small electrical appliances. There is a pharmacy and a cashpoint at this store. Low priced. The same company as Walmart.

Finances

BankingBarclays1/3 Butterfly WalkCamberwell SE5 8RWwww.bank.barclays.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri: 09.00–17.00

Halifax24 Rye LanePeckham SE15 5BSwww.halifax.co.uk Opening times: Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri: 09.00–17.00Wed: 09.30–17.00; Sat: 09.00–15.00

HSBC23 Denmark HillCamberwell Green SE5 8RPwww.hsbc.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri: 09.30–16.30

Lloyds TSB25 Camberwell Green SE5 7ABwww.lloydstsb.com Opening times:Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri: 09.00–17.00 Wed: 10.00–17.00; Sat: 09.00-13.00

BE ALERT when using cash machines. Don’t let anyone know your pin.

www.moneymadeclear.org.uk

Nationwide Building Society18A Rye LanePeckham SE15 5BUwww.nationwide.co.uk Opening times:Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09.00–17.00Tue: 09.30–17.00; Sat 09.00–12.00

Natwest70 Denmark HillCamberwell SE5 8RZwww.natwest.com Opening times:Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri: 09.00–16.30 Wed: 09.30–16.30; Sat: 09.30–13.00

Santander34 Denmark HillCamberwellwww.santander.co.uk Opening times:Mon-Fri: 09.00–17.00 Sat: 09.00–12.30

Cash Points (ATMs)Additional cashpoints can be found in the surrounding area, including inside King’s College Hospital and outside Sainsbury’s on Dog Kennel Hill.

Student Advice & International Student Support co-ordinates the Money Doctors Project at King’s College London. It is led by the Consumer Financial Education Body and aims to improve the financial capability of students. If you are struggling with your finances, contact a Student Adviser as soon as possible.

We understand that for all students, finance is a priority. Getting it right from the start can make university much more enjoyable and far less stressful. Preparation and planning is the key and opening the right bank account for you is a good place to start. Please see our website for more information: www.kcl.ac.uk/moneydoctors

Remember, lots of shops, services and restaurants in London will offer a student discount if you have student I.D. Offers are too numerous to mention here, so don’t be too shy to ask in shops and restaurants. http://www.nus.org.uk/nus-extra/

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Lidl96-120 Old Kent Rd SE1 4NUwww.lidl.co.uk Moderate selection of food and household groceries. Also offer European sausages and cheeses.

The Co-Op56-62 Lordship LaneDulwich SE22 8HJhttp://www.co-operative.coop/food/ Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 07.00-22.00Sun: 10.00-16.00Moderate sized store with a greater selection of ethically sourced foods.

Costcutter125 Denmark HillLondon SE5 8ENwww.costcutter.com Opening times: 7 days 07.00–23.00Moderate sized store with large selection of food and household groceries. Low priced.

Wing Tai Oriental Supermarket52-54 Denmark HillLondonSE5 8RSThis supermarket sells a wide range of Oriental foodstuffs, from herbs and vegetables to noodles.

Peckham Farmers’ MarketPeckham SquarePeckham High StreetSE15 5DTOpening times: Every SundaySituated outside the award-winning Peckham Library, this covered Farmers’ Market was opened in December 2000. Much of the produce is organic including the bread and brownies from Flour Power City, meat from Low Wood Farm and buffalo cheese and meat from Alham Wood all the way from Shepton Mallet, in Somerset.[Information taken from LondonTown.com]

Mobile Phone ShopsPhones4U1-3 Camberwell Church Street SE5 8TRwww.phones4u.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Sat: 09.00–18.30 Sun: 11.00–17.00

Carphone Warehouse*5 Rye Lane Peckham SE15 5BSwww.carphonewarehouse.com Opening times: Mon-Sat: 09.00–18.00Sun: 10.00–16.00Both Phones4U and the Carphone Warehouse offer a variety of mobile phones, available on pay monthly or pay-as-you-go deals.

In addition, Orange*, T-Mobile, Vodafone* and O2* networks may have braches nearby or visit them online. All networks offer pay monthly and pay-as-you-go mobile phones.

www.orange.co.ukwww.t-mobile.co.uk www.vodafone.co.uk www.o2.co.uk

Other Useful ShopsArgos*54 Rye LanePeckham SE15 5BYwww.argos.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Sat: 09.00–18.30Sun: 10.00–17.00Argos is a useful shop for buying things such as furniture, bed linen, electrical appliances, mobile phones and gifts. It is very reasonably priced and offers a delivery service for larger items.

SuperdrugUnit 4Butterfly WalkCamberwell GreenSE5 8RWwww.superdrug.com Opening times:Mon-Fri: 08.30–19.00Sat: 08.30–18.00; Sun: 10.00–16.00Low cost supplier of the toiletries, vitamins, first aid necessities and beauty items.

99p Stores Ltd8 Butterfly WalkCamberwell GreenSE5 8RWOpening times:Mon-Fri: 09.00–18.00A moderately sized store selling toiletries and basic groceries (biscuits, coffee etc.) every item in the store is under £1.

* These shops regularly run promotions and discounts. Check the following website for current vouchers. www.vouchercodes.co.uk/

Leisure

Black Cultural Archive and Museum378 Coldharbour LaneBrixton SW9 8RRThis museum is a valuable resource of information on the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic nature of London’s society and culture.

Red Gate Gallery209a Coldharbour LaneSW9 8RU Tel: 020 7326 0993 www.redgategallerylondon.co.uk The exhibits represent diverse themes and cultures, and employ a wide variety of media and materials. Most of the work is for sale by the artists both new and well established.

Horniman Museum & Gardens100 London RdForest Hill SE23 3PQwww.horniman.ac.ukOpening times: 10.30-17.30 dailyGardens: Mon-Sat: 7.30-sunset

Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre 10 Melon RoadSE15 5QNTel. 020 7525 4999 http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Peckham_Pulse_Healthy_Living_Centre Offering a range of activities, ranging from fitness classes like Body Pump and Kick Boxing. There are a 100 workstation gym, a spa and a health suite.

EntertainmentPeckham Multiplex95a Rye LaneSE15 4STTel: 0870 0420 299 www.peckhamplex.com/Student standard rate £4.50 (with NUS card)

Ritzy PicturehouseBrixton OvalColdharbour LaneSW2 1JGhttp://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Ritzy_Picturehouse/ Student concession: from £5.25 (with NUS card)

If you have an Orange phone you could get 2 for the price of 1 cinema tickets at participating cinemas every Wednesday and 2 for 1 on main meals at Pizza Express. For more information: http://web.orange.co.uk/p/film/orange_wednesdays

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Eating and drinking outOn campus Weston Education Centre The refectory is located on the ground floor, offering a range of items including salads, healthy vegetarian options, pizzas, pies, pasties and burgers. Hot lunches are served between 12.00 and 14.00.

The Institute of Psychiatry Café Diner Located on the 2nd floor of the Main Building. Offering a wide range of food and beverages including breakfast, light snacks and healthy options. International and traditional main meals. Opening times: The Café 08.30-15.30 The Diner 12.00 and 14.15.

Sandwich Bars / CafesSubway76/78 Denmark HillCamberwellSE5 8RZ Opening times: Mon-Fri: 07.00–22.00 Sat: 08.00–22.00; Sun: 10.00 – 22.00Subway is a chain of sandwich shops which sells salads and many different sandwich combinations. They offer a 10% discount for students with a valid student card.

RestaurantsLooking for somewhere great to eat at a special price? Top Table recommends restaurants across London with a variety of special offers every week. Write a review and you can earn points towards a free meal www.toptable.co.uk

Nando’s*88 Denmark HillCamberwell SE5 8RXwww.nandos.co.uk Opening times:Mon-Thurs: 11.30–23.30Fri - Sat: 11.30–00.00; Sun: 11.30-23.00Nando’s is a Portuguese chicken restaurant, with vegetarian options available. Prices from £5.50 for a main meal.

Indiaah59 Denmark HillCamerwell SE5 8RSTel: 020 7252 4846 Opening times: Mon-Fri: 12.00–14.00, 18.00–00.00 Sat-Sun: 17.00–00.00Indiaah is a restaurant that serves Indian cuisine, with vegetarian options available. Prices from £4.50 for a main dish.

Lamoon39 Denmark HillSE5 8RSTel: 020 7708 5668Great value Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant. 2 course lunch £5.95

Budda Jazz119 Grove LaneSE5 8BGTel: 020 7737 1888 www.buddhajazz.co.uk Opening times:Tues-Thurs: 17.00–23.00 Fri-Sun: 12.00–14.00 and 17.00–23.00Buddha Jazz is a bar and restaurant serving Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine in a relaxed and contemporary setting.

Caravaggio47 Camberwell Church Street SE5 8TRTel: 020 7207 1612Caravaggio is a cafe at the front and an Italian restaurant at the rear.

Le Petit Parisien16 Grove Lane SE5 8SYTel: 0207 703 9990Le Petit Parisien offers brasserie style dining in the heart of Camberwell. Try dining alfresco on the terrace when the weather is fine. Price: £10 - £20 per person.

Pizza Hut Direct57 Denmark HillSE5 8RSTel: 020 7277 0674www.pizzahut.co.uk Pizza Hut is a large chain with restaurants nationwide offering convenience pizzas, pasta and salads to eat in or take away; good when you’re in a hurry and don’t fancy a hamburger.

Pizza Express*94 Dulwich VillageSE21 7AQTel: 020 693 9333Opening times: Mon – Sat: 11.30–00.00; Sun: 11.30–23.30Pizza Express is an Italian restaurant, offering many different pizzas, pasta and salad dishes. Prices from £6.25 pizza / £7.90 for pasta.

Pizza Express has also teamed up with Orange, if you have an Orange Cinema 2 for 1 ticket on a Wednesday, you can also get 2 for 1 on main meals at Pizza Express www.web.orange.co.uk/article/pizzaexpress/

* These restaurants regularly run special offers and meal deals. Check the following website for current vouchers. www.vouchercodes.co.uk/

Bars and PubsThe Sun & Doves61-63 Coldharbour LaneCamberwellSE5 9NSOpening times: Sun-Thurs: 12.00–23.00; Fri-Sat: 12.00–00.00A pub/bar which also has an art gallery. The bar offers many different drinks, from beer and spirits to juices and fairtrade coffee. Prices from £18 for a two course meal.

PhoenixWindsor WalkDenmark HillSE5 8BBOpening times: Mon – Sat: 11.00–23.00Sun: 11.00–22.30Phoenix is a bar that serves spirits, wine and beer. Located inside Denmark Hill Train Station, they also offer food at reasonable prices.

Funky MunkyCamberwell Church Street, London 25 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8TR Tel: 020 7277 1806Funky venue on Camberwell High Street offering the full package of food, drinks and dancing until the early hours!

Fox on the Hill149 Denmark HillCamberwellSE5 8EHOpening times: Sun-Thu 7.00-00.00; Fri/Sat 7.00-00.30A Wetherspoon pub, cheap drinks and popular with families.

Remember to drink sensiblywww.drinkaware.co.uk

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Useful websitesTransport for London (TFL): www.tfl.gov.uk

National Health Service (NHS): www.nhs.uk

Directory of local businesses: www.yell.com

BBC (news, tv listings, weather): www.bbc.co.uk

Time Out London: www.timeout.com/london

London Theatre guide: www.londontheatre.co.uk

Pub Finder: www.fancyapint.com

What’s on in London www.visitlondon.comwww.allinlondon.co.ukwww.viewlondon.co.ukwww.londonforfree.co.ukwww.lower-marsh.co.uk

Save moneywww.vouchercodes.co.ukwww.moneysavingexpert.com

Advicewww.kcl.ac.uk/advicewww.kcl.ac.uk/moneydoctorswww.moneymadeclear.org.ukwww.communitylegaladvice.org.uk www.consumerdirect.gov.ukwww.which.co.ukwww.kclsu.org/advice

We hope you found this guide useful, if you have any ideas or suggestions on how it could be improved or if you find other useful local services please let us know by emailing advice@kcl.ac.uk

All information is correct at the time of print and the Directorate of Services for Students cannot guarantee or recommend any of the organisations detailed in this publication.

Good luck in your studies

Jennifer Briggs Director of Services for Students

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