Brixton and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Brixton and surrounding areas
Where do Brixton and surrounding areas locals go?
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"William Wilberforce, politician and leader of the Clapham Sect - the group that aided the abolition of slavery - attended Holy Trinity church on Clapham Common that became the epicentre of the movement."Explore Brixton and surrounding areas
What locals say about Brixton and surrounding areas
“I love Streatham Hill, with all it's new bars, coffee shops and eateries, it has become a popular place to be, morning, midday, or evening.”
Charlene
“Clapham Common has something for everyone - great places to eat and drink, lots of outdoor space for kids and dogs, lively bars on Clapham High Road in the evenings, a tube station (northern line Clapham Common), or Overground (Wandsworth Road is about 10 mins walk away), great schools for kids (Clapham Manor) and colleges for the older oneâs (Lambeth College).”
Lisa
“Brixton is such a vibrant area and has lots of energy. I have lived here since 1971! ”
Christian
Activities near Brixton and surrounding areas
Lady Maisery
Come and celebrate International Women's Day this year with a unique concert with two of the folk scene's best acts! power trio Lady Maisery and boundless songwriters join forces for the first time since their much loved collaboration as supergroup Coven. Join them for a double header gig to remember; songs of celebration, solidarity, peace, unity, a healthy dose of rage and, of course, heaps of love. They will each perform individual sets before joining their inimitable voices in song.Read more
Machine Head
Bay Area metal stalwarts that helped usher in a new wave of thrash on classic album Burn My Eyes (1991) but expanded their sound on scope on 2006's The Blackening.Read more
Big Thief
American indie-rock four-piece made up of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia.
T20 Blast: Surrey vs Hampshire Hawks
Surrey take on Hampshire Hawks in this T20 Blast fixture.T20 Blast: Surrey vs Middlesex
Surrey take on Middlesex in this T20 Blast fixture.T20 Blast: Surrey vs Lancashire Lightning
Surrey take on Lancashire Lightning in this T20 Blast fixture.
Reggae Bingo
Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs. Our resident DJ and host will be dropping the biggest tunes from Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Old Skool & Anthems all night long!Read more
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