For us, none other than the amazing tradition of Christmas markets is what gets us in the Christmas spirit, and so we have gathered some of the fantastic Christmas markets in South London that are definitely worth checking out in your local area this year!
As the sun finally begins to show its face, we’re bringing you a list of the best spots to don your sunnies, slap on the suncream and settle in for an afternoon of cold ones in the London sunshine. From riverside sundowners to boozy lunches on the terrace, Putney’s got an exciting little assortment of al fresco possibilities and we’ve rounded them up just in time for the Bank Holiday.
With the gradual, yet steady closing-down of local cinemas and theatres that has been happening in Britain for decades, we thought it a good idea to use our platform to pay homage to one of the oldest theatres in South London that has survived this unfortunate decline in entertainment venues, and continues to showcase cutting edge theatre and events to this day....
Season's greetings! There is no better way of getting into the Christmas spirit than by attending your local christmas markets. Wrap up warm with the family or a few friends, stroll down to your local market and enjoy the rich warming smells of mulled wine and mince pies, whilst trying to remember the lyrics to your favourite carols. We've got the round-up; check out where your local market is happening and make sure you're there!
Run your fingers along their spines, cast your eyes up and down the shelves, flick through the pages and sit cross legged on the floor engrossed in the words resting in your lap. Escape the dull, uniform, needlessly clean chain bookshops that are a stalwart part of any high street or soulless shopping centre. South London has its fair share of independent bookshops where hidden treasures can be found, prices are right and the shelves hold countless stories to lose yourself in.
The spring sun has finally started to take hold and a new normalcy has begun to settle. After a long winter and a tough few years, we are all well deserving of some fun! There are loads of great bars and pubs in the borough of Lewisham - in this list we’ve highlighted 11 of the most unique, enjoyable and best! Whether you want to celebrate the weather or that all the best places are back open, this list of Lewisham’s loveliest places for a drink is for you!
The West End is the heart of the theatre world in London, standing with the same calibre as the likes of New York’s Broadway. But there are local theatres hidden across South London, gems for you to uncover. The smaller nature of many of the theatres not only means you don’t have to fight your way through the bustling West End crowds, but also adds a level of intimacy and connection that can revolutionise your theatre experience. Let’s celebrate National Theatre Day, on the 27th of March, by checking out what this collection of South London theatres has to offer!
Music plays an enormous role in our everyday lives. It accommodates the good, the bad, the great and the ugly. With apps such as Spotify, our favourite songs and musicians are only a few fingertips away. But sometimes we need something new, something that our apps cant offer; that’s live music. Nothing compares to listening to your favourite tracks live or discovering new musicians/bands that you would have never found anywhere else. So sit back and relax as we show you 20 exciting live music spots here in South London.
Next Tuesday, on the 1st of March, it is Pancake Day! It is customary to fill yourself up with delicious pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, so we have made a list of some of the best places to get your fill of pancakes! Save the hassle of flipping pancakes onto the floor or ceiling by visiting one of these 6 extraordinary establishments!
The 9th of February is National Pizza Day!... In the U.S, but we thought we would take the opportunity to steal their celebration as an excuse to show you some of the best places to grab a pizza in South London! There are so many places to get great pizza in South London so we have narrowed it down to 11 of the best!
What makes South London so special? For me it’s undoubtedly the people. The same thing is what makes local art galleries my favourite to go to. It is wonderful to be able to connect to art made by people from your own community! We will be looking at these 7 super galleries in the Borough of Lewisham to start the celebrations for Lewisham being the London Borough of Culture for 2022! Check out the South London art scene and help highlight these vital local institutions that support local creatives!
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