A brief guide to Forest Hill

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If you are looking to rent property in Forrest Hill then it is a good idea to get to know a little about the area and what it has to offer.
Forest Hill is suburb of the London Borough, Lewisham and is located near Sydenham and Dulwich. The area has been very popular with property investors with the area having a lot of investment and work put in due to the East London Line being extended in the future.
The suburb was hardly populated up until the mid 19th century like many other London suburbs, but with the introduction of a railway line and the move of Football Club Crystal Palace to the area made more people move into the suburb.
As the population grew in the area, two large schools were built in the area adding the suburbs amenities.
One major attraction in Forest Hill is the Horniam Museum which specialises in cultural and anthropological displays and exhibitions. The museum now also has one of the best taxidermy collections and a great aquarium. Music lovers will enjoy the museum as it has a fine collection of musical instruments.
Within the grounds the museum is host to an animal enclosure, gardens and greenhouse, that is Grade 2 listed. Visitors to the museum and its grounds will benefit from stunning views that stretch out over London.
Fans of comedy and music will feel at home in Forest hill thanks to the Hob Public House which is host to a variety of music and comedy acts. Some big comedy acts that have played at the venue include Phil Jupitus and Bill Bailey.
Food fans will enjoy visiting The Dartmouth Arms who have been named one of London’s finest gastro pubs by the Times newspaper.
The area has an extensive library which not only provides books and resources to the area but also has been host to some famous guest speakers such as J.K. Rowling.
Forest hill now enjoys a large residential population and is becoming more and more popular as it is a leady suburb with great transport links into London and reasonable property prices.

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This article was written on behalf of Martin&Co Letting agent Forrest Hill who offer property to rent in Forrest Hill

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