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.
Staying at home has had us trying many new skills we didn’t have the time to try before. Perhaps you’ve taken up cooking or even knitting? South London is jam packed with exciting and delicious vegan eateries, whether you eat a plant-based diet or are looking to try a new dish as we venture out again or order delivery to give yourself the night off. So, check out these 13 nutritious vegan eateries in South London!
Next time you’re in Brixton and looking for a fun new cafe, check out KataKata Brixton, the cafe that will become your group’s next hangout spot! Tucked away down Brixton Hill, KataKata is a hidden treasure bursting with colour and quickly becoming a worthy addition to the Brixton art scene. It is an art cafe specialising in vegan and vegetarian food, including galletes and crepes, as well as immune-boosting smoothies and juices.
Looking for a reason to get out of bed before 12pm on a weekend? Call up your closest friend or someone you want to reconnect with and go out for brunch! This is our favourite time of day where anything goes, whether you fancy eggs on toast or some deliciously filling pasta. So head down to Croydon borough and check out these 5 cracking Croydon borough brunch spots!
Treat your sweet tooth next time you’re in Lewisham, whether you fancy a moist cake or chocolate delights. Lewisham Borough has lots of options when it comes to desserts and with Cake Day on the horizon on the 26th November, here’s 6 scrumptious sweet treats you can find and fall in love with in Lewisham Borough!
You may not know that there a dozens of small changes you can make to your daily life that are better for the environment. Shops that are cutting out single-use plastics in favour of encouraging customers to bring their own containers to fill up with goods means less products are going to landfill! Find out how you can make your lifestyle more sustainable with these zero-waste and sustainable shops in South London!
Visiting your local food market can be a fantastic way to support independent food venders, as well as other stalls selling often handmade products. Many love to make visiting a food market a day out, where you can try an array of world foods from the comfort of your own town. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite food markets we love to visit in South London that we would love to share with you!
Whether you’re a committed vegan or just enjoy meat-free Mondays, Lambeth borough can be a fantastic places to discover hidden gems that serve the most delicious and natural plant-based food. Even if you’re not vegan, trying food from these places can be a great healthy eating solution. This blog will take you through 7 of the best places to grab vegan food in Lambeth!
Southwark is the latest borough to be covered in the South London Club's quest to bring you South London's finest pizza. The choice in Southeast is pretty mind blowing, with most plumping for the traditional Neopolitan sourdough base with its trademark pillowy cornichon, tangy flavour and fresh, Italian toppings. But we've also featured a couple of fantastic gluten free options, some Roman style, thin and crispy offerings and one totally vegan, superfood charged outlet that's guaranteed to set tongues wagging and mouths watering. Enjoy...
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