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 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!
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Whether you are excited to woo someone with a first date, want to treat your partner, or are past the romance and want to have a special night with your bestie, we’ve compiled a list of romantic restaurants, unique experiences, and above all some incredible food, to fit your date night needs!
This year, Lunar New Year falls on February the 1st. We will be entering the year of the Tiger, a year associated with finding our enthusiasm again and adventuring! Also known as Chinese New Year, the Lunar calendar and the Chinese zodiac are over 2000 years old - at least 1500 years older than the Gregorian calendar that we use, which came into use in1582! Celebrate the transition into a hopeful new year full of adventure and thousands of years of heritage by visiting one of these 6 sumptuous South London Chinese restaurants to bring in the Lunar New Year!
When it comes to street art, there can be no better canvas than the City of London. Wherever you go, the artistic skill and talent of many artists is showcased front and centre for all to see. But today, we take a deep dive into South London and look at some of the most mesmerizing murals that it has on show.
“The London Short Film Festival (LSFF) is a festival not afraid to take creative risks and nurture new talent, something rarely seen in this age of austerity and conformity.”
The BAFTA-qualifying, internationally regarded short-film festival takes place from the 14th to 23rd of January. From 5000+ open submissions, The London Short Film Festival presents 250 to 500 British and International short films from a multiplicity of filmmakers, visual artists and creatives across intersections and with a commitment to peripheral voices.
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