Brixton, London: Cool Things to Do and See, London, England
You will notice the difference as soon as you step out of the underground station. This place has character. This is not your typical polished London touristy area. It鈥檚 busy, noisy and happening.
That鈥檚 not the only thing that makes Brixton unique. It has a sense of community that鈥檚 hard to find in a big city. At the same time it welcomes visitors with a very nice range of things to do, places to eat and a great nightlife scene.
The easiest way to get to Brixton is to take the Victoria line on the聽London Underground. It鈥檚 the last stop when you go south. It may seem a bit far if you are new to the city, but in fact getting to Brixton station should take you no more than聽15 minutes from central London聽(from Oxford Circus Station). When you arrive, cross the street and the first thing you鈥檒l see is one of the most famous pieces of street art in London 鈥� the聽Bowie Memorial.
David Bowie grew up in Brixton and this mural was painted by artist James Cochran back in 2013. After his death it became a shrine. People write messages and leave flowers, photos and letters next to the wall. If you鈥檙e curious to know more about Bowie鈥檚 Brixton, you can take a聽Bowie-themed guided tour around Brixton! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
That鈥檚 not the only thing that makes Brixton unique. It has a sense of community that鈥檚 hard to find in a big city. At the same time it welcomes visitors with a very nice range of things to do, places to eat and a great nightlife scene.
The easiest way to get to Brixton is to take the Victoria line on the聽London Underground. It鈥檚 the last stop when you go south. It may seem a bit far if you are new to the city, but in fact getting to Brixton station should take you no more than聽15 minutes from central London聽(from Oxford Circus Station). When you arrive, cross the street and the first thing you鈥檒l see is one of the most famous pieces of street art in London 鈥� the聽Bowie Memorial.
David Bowie grew up in Brixton and this mural was painted by artist James Cochran back in 2013. After his death it became a shrine. People write messages and leave flowers, photos and letters next to the wall. If you鈥檙e curious to know more about Bowie鈥檚 Brixton, you can take a聽Bowie-themed guided tour around Brixton! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Brixton, London: Cool Things to Do and See
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tal Hayoun
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tal Hayoun
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Bowie Memorial
- Brixton Village
- Electric Avenue
- Ms Cupcake
- Pop Brixton
- Black Cultural Archives
- Remakery
- Upstairs at the Ritzy
- The Blues Kitchen
- Hootananny Brixton
- Brixton Jamm
- The Brixton Academy
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