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Stave Hill Viewpoint, Water Square Gardens
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Stave Hill Viewpoint

  • 4.925 reviews
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A small raised earthwork offering sweeping views across the Thames and south London, Stave Hill Viewpoint is a peaceful green lookout ideal for quiet contemplation and simple picnics. Expect well-kept paths, wildlife spotting, and clear sightlines for photography or watching sunsets over the city skyline.

Quick answers

Stave Hill Viewpoint in short

When is the best time to visit Stave Hill Viewpoint?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Stave Hill Viewpoint indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Stave Hill Viewpoint?

London,SE16 6SA,United Kingdom.

Right now · 9:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Stave Hill Viewpoint
  2. 2 Discovery Planet · 12 min
  3. 3 Thames Path. (Canary Wharf) · 15 min
  4. 4 Wapping Docklands Market · 17 min
  5. 5 View to Middle Dock · 19 min
London, SE16 6SA, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsTo Water Square Gardens

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 25 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Water Square Gardens

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time