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Discover Brixton Hill’s 2 best spots for your trip in London

From the classic Electric Brixton and Brixton Windmill, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Electric Brixton

★ 4.3 · 4,055 reviews

Discover Electric Brixton, a converted art deco cinema turned live music and clubbing hub. Catch a gig or dance the night away amid a mid-sized, energetic South London crowd with solid sightlines and atmosphere.

✨ Reasons to go

1Housed in a converted art deco former cinema
2Has an upstairs balcony and two bars overlooking the main floor

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

🏛️Landmark$ · Budget-friendly

Brixton Windmill

★ 4.5 · 322 reviews

Step into Brixton Windmill, a genuine Victorian survivor tucked into inner-city London. Watch volunteer-led milling demonstrations, wander the small heritage site, and catch community events like the May Day Mayfest.

✨ Reasons to go

1Built in 1816, it's one of the few working windmills remaining in Greater London.
2It milled flour commercially until the early 20th century before restoration by volunteers.
3The annual Mayfest event celebrates May Day folk traditions alongside the windmill.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace