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!
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And whilst that might not be completely true, the mentality is. Healthy eating is essential when it comes to living long healthy lives, and with the added bonus of buying locally, you get to give back to the community and help the environment, all the while enjoying delicious food from these 8 great greengrocers in South London.
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!
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.
Meet Jane Martin: Crofton Park’s local legend; Mother; Patron of independent business; Deputy Director of Brockley Max; blogger; passionate Remainer and the woman behind @JaneCanDoSE4. This August will mark her thirtieth year living in Crofton Park and she’s easy to spot when I arrive for our meeting at Parlez in Brockley. She’s the one chatting to just about everyone in the café. It’s a beautiful sunny day and we take a seat outside, it really is Jane in her natural habitat: a bright and breezy Southeast London parade, waxing lyrical about her love of all things local…
Gone are the days of just pouring some milk over cereal and being done with it. Eating out for breakfast is in vogue, and we think it’s about time you try some of the options out there. Breakfast can mean anything from a Full English, waffles, a smoothie or even just a cup of coffee. We aren’t here to tell you what you should order, but we are here to let you in on the secrets of a top breakfast in South London. Whether you fancy changing up your usual breakfast routine, want a pick me up before work or you’ve got a hangover, South London has some brilliant spots to break the fast in style.
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