ID: 36441 Oval is a geographically small area of Kennington in south London, in the London borough of Lambeth. The Oval is best known for the "Oval" cricket ground, the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club.
Located between the busy A3 and the mighty River Thames, Kennington is one of London's most intimate secrets. It is an enclave of brick houses and pretty squares containing fine examples of Georgian architecture. The most famous is the idyllic Cleaver Square, where locals play cobblestones in the summer with the support of the tiny Prince of Wales pub, located in the corner. The annual summer holiday gathers the public here over homemade jam jars and Splat the Rat games. Kennington is so centrally located that it is believed to be within earshot of the Parliament bell, and has been a popular place for politicians to live since Westminster Bridge was built in 1750. The refined atmosphere and recent revival also attract families, while young professionals of all fields prefer a convenient location. And despite the recent resurgence, with families and young professionals flocking here, Kennington remains a diverse neighborhood with a mixed population, so it still feels full of life. There is a stable sense of community spirit, there is an active association of residents, local theaters and cozy green spaces.
