The Bird's Nest Youth Hostel in London
London's Best Kept Secret
The Bird's Nest is one of the oldest public houses in the pirate district of Deptford, part
of London's highly creative south east quarter. Birds Nest used to be
called Oxford Arms which was arguably the first theatre in in
the whole wide world to have an attachment with a pub. Deptford has a
rich navel and creative history, like the St. Nicolas Church
which has two skulls with laurel wreathes on crossed bones displaying
the message that death is not final and that it can lead to
everlasting life. This inspired local privateers sailing from
Deptford to adopt them for their pirate flags (so now you know). Sir
Francis Drake sailed from Deptford on his round the world trips
and let's not forget one of Deptford's great locals Christopher
Marlowe, whom rumour has it was Shakespeare and then there
is the one that Shakespeare stole the idea of Hamlet amongst a few
other pieces of great work.
This area is the most vibrant artistic
and musical scene in London. Situated two minutes from Deptford
station the oldest surviving train station in London, the Bird's
Nest public house and hostel stands on the sight of the area's oldest
pub once called Oxford Arms. Once a theatre, the second and third
floors of The Bird's Nest is now a hotel which specializes in
international backpackers and students which houses a 40
bed hostel with optional double, four and six bedded dorm rooms.
Down stairs The Bird's Nest is one London's most exciting and vibrant
musical venues, offering live music 4 nights a week as well as cheap
food for hostellers (average meal price for hostellers £2), a
great selection of drinks, free internet access in bar and common
room plus free Wifi in the entire building, a pool room and a great
atmosphere to enjoy them in.
Deptford is London's best kept secret, its vibrancey is second to none and is within minutes of central London. Steeped in Art, History, Science and a great Naval tradition, this is a wonderful place to start your exploration. For you only know where you are when you understand where you’ve come from and that is Deptford. Most easily reached by bus and train The Bird's Nest Youth Hostel and Bar is close to Deptford Station BR, Depford Bridge Station DLR and a couple of minutes away from Greenwich.
For a more scenic route hop on board a boat at neighbouring Greenwich and take an excursion which rides up and down the River Thames all day long.
Once you’ve arrived in Depford explore this great neighbourhood on foot. Visit Deptford Markets or a sunny sunday do an excursion along the Creek for a tour of the old and new natural habitats...
Greenwich
Greenwich is a UNESCO world heritage site, home to 0° longitude and Greenwich Mean Time. Only an 8 min train ride from London Bridge or a scenic 30 min boat ride from Westminster and Big Ben, Greenwich is truly a village within London. Once you’ve arrived in Greenwich explore this great neighbourhood on foot. A Sunday stroll to the Greenwich Markets.
Naval College and the famous Tea Clipper ( the last of its kind in the world), the Cutty Sark. The Royal Observatory which also has a great scenic view, the Prime Meridian dividing the east and west hemispheres or the Millennium Clock, which by the way is the most accurate time piece available. On a sunny day take a walk to the Greenwich Park, the oldest Royal Park dating back to 1433. In the park is the Queen’s House, was built for Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I. Visit St. Christopher's Inn which houses the infamous Greenwich Playhouse.
Like the neighbourhood surrounding it, The Bird's Nest Depford offers you a true home away from home. With friendly international staff , a chill-out room, an ambient vibe, free internet access, free wifi in entire building and beer garden and fantastic unsigned original bands you can't really go wrong. Meet the amazing locals who are more than willing to give you a lesson in history, art, music or even pool.
You’re only 6 minutes away from the mayhem of the massive queues the heart of London possess. It's time you discovered London's best kept secret...
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