Explore South London
Interesting things to do in south London
If you want to experience less of the touristy stuff, here are some ideas for local things to do...
A free museum, which is smaller and less crowded than the ones in central London. Lots to see and do, including lovely outdoor space, with great views of the City.
395 locals recommend
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadA free museum, which is smaller and less crowded than the ones in central London. Lots to see and do, including lovely outdoor space, with great views of the City.
'The only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.' Free. Has a lovely cafe attached to it.
57 locals recommend
Black Cultural Archives
1 Windrush Square'The only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.' Free. Has a lovely cafe attached to it.
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdFor live music locally.
Experience local theatre in this beautiful 19th century building. Only a bus-ride away.
102 locals recommend
Battersea Arts Centre
Lavender HillExperience local theatre in this beautiful 19th century building. Only a bus-ride away.
A local theatre that puts on great shows all year round. Some of the productions for May/June are Amelie, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, ABBA Mania, Whitney - Queen of the Night and The Dreamboys.
71 locals recommend
New Wimbledon Theatre
93 The BroadwayA local theatre that puts on great shows all year round. Some of the productions for May/June are Amelie, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, ABBA Mania, Whitney - Queen of the Night and The Dreamboys.
Yes, there's a nice cafe here, but go beyond the cafe and walk around or sit in the lovely gardens.
27 locals recommend
The Rookery Café
37 Streatham Common SYes, there's a nice cafe here, but go beyond the cafe and walk around or sit in the lovely gardens.
A few doors down from the Black Cultural Archives. Have a drink while you watch a film.
371 locals recommend
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnA few doors down from the Black Cultural Archives. Have a drink while you watch a film.
Fancy an outdoor swim? The Lido is now open until 30th September. Open 06:00am to 7:45pm every day until 31st August.
From 1st-30th September, closes at 4:45pm, weather permitting.
129 locals recommend
Tooting Bec Lido
Tooting Bec RoadFancy an outdoor swim? The Lido is now open until 30th September. Open 06:00am to 7:45pm every day until 31st August.
From 1st-30th September, closes at 4:45pm, weather permitting.