Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Forest Hill, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Forest Hill map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Forest Hill, London, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of London or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Forest Hill and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Forest Hill |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.439558 |
| Longitude | -0.052124 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Forest Hill offers a verdant perspective on London's southern reaches. It lies 8.5 km south-east of City of Westminster (from City of Westminster: bearing 143°T, OS grid TQ 354 729). The characteristic gentle rise of its terrain allows for sweeping views, particularly on clearer days, where the distant shimmer of the city can be glimpsed through a haze of leafy branches. This suburban expanse, once part of the ancient parish of Camberwell, developed significantly in the Victorian era, its broad avenues and stuccoed terraces reflecting a burgeoning middle class seeking cleaner air and more space. Today, Forest Hill retains a distinct community feel, its local shops and cafes often gathering points where the morning light catches the polished brass of shop signs. The Horniman Museum and Gardens, a much-loved landmark, stands as a testament to the area's cultural aspirations, its eclectic collections and vibrant gardens a perennial draw.
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Explore Forest Hill, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.439558, -0.052124. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |