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New Cross London Guide: Things to Do, Eat & Explore Near NX LONDON Hostel

Last updated: April 2026 — new London guides added regularly by the NX LONDON team.

New Cross is one of London’s most creative and underrated neighborhoods — a place where live music, independent cafés, green spaces, and fast connections to the city center all come together. Whether you’re visiting London for the first time or staying local and looking to explore deeper, this guide brings together the best things to do in New Cross and around London, curated by the team at NX London Hostel.

From iconic landmarks and museums to hidden local spots and easy day trips, you’ll find practical, experience‑led guides designed to help you plan smarter, save money, and make the most of your stay. Many of the attractions featured here are walkable or just a short train ride from New Cross, making this area an ideal base for discovering both classic London sights and lesser‑known favorites.

The NX London Hostel blog shares local tips, guides, and insights to help travelers experience New Cross and London like a local.

Why NX LONDON Hostel Is a Great Base for Exploring London

NX London Hostel is located in the heart of New Cross, South East London, just a short walk from New Cross Gate and New Cross stations. This makes it easy to reach central London hotspots like London Bridge, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and the West End — often in under 20 minutes.

Staying in New Cross also means experiencing a more local side of London. The neighbourhood is known for its live music venues, global food spots, leafy parks, and creative energy, while still being well‑connected to the city’s major landmarks. Many of the places featured in this guide are either walkable from NX London Hostel or an easy train or bus ride away, making it a practical base whether you’re visiting London for a few days or longer.

All guides below are curated with travelers staying in and around New Cross in mind.

9 Jul

Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard

Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard The UK is experiencing a much-publicised Guinness shortage at the moment – it’s no wonder, now that one in every ten pints poured in the capital is the black stuff – which makes the opening of this swanky new spot...
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9 Jul

Check out the latest stage adaptation

Check out the latest stage adaptation of a Disney musical Occupying the gap left by the mighty Frozen at the huge Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Hercules is a fascinating choice of Disney film for the megacorp to adapt as its new stage musical – although the 1997...
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9 Jul

Simpson’s in the Strand

Simpson’s in the Strand Serving up traditional British fare since 1828, beloved by literary luminaries Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and one of the first UK restaurants to earn a Michelin star back in 1974, it’s safe to say Simpson’s...
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9 Jul

Leigh Bowery!

Leigh Bowery! Journeying through the cultural underbelly of ’80s London, this lively exhibition paints a portrait of a creative in every sense of the word Fashion icon, model, club promoter, musician; Leigh Bowery was a multi-hyphenate before multi-hyphenate became a thing. But...
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9 Jul

V & A East Storehouse

V & A East Storehouse What is it? The V&A East Storehouse is perhaps London’s best new museum, found in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Inside, you will find rows and rows of steel shelves, filled with treasures that make up the V&A’s vast...
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27 Jul

Prudential RideLondon

Choose a challenge and get on your two-wheeler to fundraise for Prudential RideLondon, one of the greatest festivals of cycling which is taking place virtually this year. Get on your bike – or scooter, skateboard, tandem, penny farthing, trike, unicycle – and join the...
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