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Reaching Peckham by public transport is easy and recommended. The nearest train station is Peckham Rye, just about a ten-minute walk from the park. Peckham Rye is served by London Overground (via Canada Water and Clapham Junction) and Southeastern mainline trains (from London Bridge, Victoria and Charing Cross). Simply hop off the train and follow local signs or your map into the park via Straker’s Road. Several bus routes also stop nearby: the 12, 37, 78, 343, 63 and 197 buses all run close to the festival site, within a few minutes’ walk. Night buses can get you home late, too.

Driving to Peckham is an option, but keep in mind parking will be very limited near the park. The area is reachable via London’s South Circular (A205) or the A2. If you do drive, allow extra time for traffic and look for public car parks or on-street spaces in neighbouring areas like Camberwell or Dulwich. Taxis and ride-sharing are convenient alternatives; dropping off passengers at a nearby park entrance can be easier if you’re coming from outside central London.

For travellers flying in, several London airports connect you to Peckham. London City Airport is closest; take the DLR to Canary Wharf, then the Jubilee line to Canada Water, and transfer to the London Overground southbound to Peckham Rye. Gatwick Airport offers frequent trains to London Bridge (just a few stops from Peckham Rye), or to East Croydon and onward Overground services. Heathrow flyers can use the Tube or Heathrow Express into Paddington (or the central Underground), then continue via the Tube or train to London Bridge. In general, most visitors head into central London first and then transfer to a local train or Tube to reach Peckham Rye.

Peckham and nearby areas offer a range of accommodation options. In Peckham itself you’ll find some boutique hotels, guesthouses and Airbnbs for a local flavour. For more variety, consider Elephant & Castle (one stop north on the train) and Brixton (two stops), both of which have a good selection of budget and mid-range hotels. These neighbourhoods are in Zones 1-2, making travel into central London simple. Other areas like Camberwell or Dulwich also have quiet B&Bs and guesthouses. Wherever you stay, book early and pick a spot near a Tube or rail line - it will make your journey much easier.