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.
With September on the horizon, it’s hard to believe how far into 2020 we are! Even when the world keeps turning around us, it’s important to pause and breathe in a cleansing breath of fresh air. There are some amazing and tranquil public gardens in South London that we love visiting when we’re needing a pick-me-up. So here’s 9 South London public gardens for a moment of peace!
Times are tough and there’s a lot of uncertainty, but one thing we can rely on to stay the same and thrive is nature! When you’re feeling low, getting outside in the fresh air can help you reset and clear your mind of your stresses and worries. Here’s 7 uplifting places to walk through in Wandsworth borough!
If you’re a Lewisham local and having trouble finding motivation to get outside, this is for you. If we can have one walk per day, make it count by visiting a stunning park or get lost for a while in a amonst the woodland. These are stressful times and it can be calming to remember that nature still continues, even when everything else is on hold.
If you still want to get some fresh air during this lockdown, it’s key to remember you can still go out for a daily walk to get some exercise and try to cure that cabin fever. We’re starting off with Southwark borough, with beautiful views of the Thames and other incredible sights that you may never see empty again!
Parks are vitally important, particularly in urban environments like London. To be able to escape the concrete and steel cage of the city, for just an hour possibly, has to be a good thing. Not that the countryside is for everyone, there are plenty of people who can't stand the slowness, the absence of activity, but to have that sort of space is very good. Below we've provided you with a shortlist of what we think are the best park in South London, and we've tried to make the spread as fair as possible. Obviously all of this is subjective, and we may have missed your favourite park out, for that we can only apologise - we did out best. We tried to make the definition as fair as possible, so if it was defined by the council that runs it as a park, we included it - which explains the presence of Blackheath in the shortlist. We've been asking you guys to vote a bit recently, and you guys have responded really well. We had a vote for South London's Best Train Station, and then we asked you to vote for South London's Worst Train Station - almost twice as many of you voted in the latter poll, than in the former, giving an indicator as to how much us South Londoners like a good moan. We won't be asking you to vote for South London's worst park though, we don't think that's anything worth celebrating at all - parks as an idea are inherently positive, and should be treated so, regardless of their current state. Anyway, we've included images of the parks below the voting form, have a look at some of those if you need to be reminded what they look like. The voting closes on Thursday 27th July, and the results will be released on Friday 28th July.
With the bite of Winter slowly closing in on us, most people let the beauty of Autumn slip by unnoticed. However, being the fanatic South London city dwellers that we are, we thought it our duty to let you know of some of the nicest and leafiest places south of the river to visit to get the best of Autumn...
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