Clapham Area Guide
A locals' guide to Clapham
Where do Clapham locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
clapham old town,
clapham high street,
clapham common south side,
abbeville village,
clapham and surrounding areas,
clapham park,
clapham north,
clapham common north side,
diamond conservation area,
and clapham south
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What locals say about Clapham
“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
“Clapham is filled with nice luscious parks for walks with the kids, a vast green common for the weekend workouts and the cool eateries for a Saturday night out. Why travel any further when there's something for everyone here!”
F.L.
“Clapham North has had a lot of investment over the last 10 years, the high street has everything you need, from array of cosmopolitan restaurants, bars and the necessities of all the supermarkets for convenience. Ideally situated for a short commute into Central London, with the Northern and Victoria Lines and now the Overground loop train. During the warmer months the additional attraction of Clapham Common, to exercise or chill out.”
Phil
Activities near Clapham
UKG BINGO London
Brace yourself for the biggest Bingo event of the year as UKG BINGO makes its grand debut in the heart of London. A night of bingo basslines cause we are celebrating all things UK Garage in the most outlandish way possible. Don your best Moschino shirt, bring out the bling and Re-Rewind to the glory days of UK Garage Music whilst playing a whole bunch of Bingo!! . This is one of UKG Bingo's biggest event imagine amazing atmosphere listening to the best of Old School Garage music. Tickets are limited for this event so book early not to miss out.Read more
Crimson Flame
Worcestershire has made legends from Robert Plant and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin to Dave Mason of Traffic, now Crimson Flame are set to make headlines with their powerhouse singer and rhythm guitarist Chantelle Kimberley and driven by the gritty lead of guitarist Finley White, this duo is making waves in the blues rock scene, tearing up the rules and creating a new era of arena ready blues rock. Crimson Flame ignite the fire of classic British blues rock, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era), The Yardbirds, with the psychedelia of Jimi Hendrix and the soul of Aretha Franklin. The result, magnetic, ethereal, riff rich blues rock that can be described as "Ancient but Modern" Mark Badgeman, Brum Radio. Its music created to captivate a global audience. From multiple festival performances including Upton Blues to supporting Mike Sanchez at Kidderminster Town Hall this August coming, Crimson Flames live shows are gaining traction, known for their electric presence, acoustic shredding and soaring vocals the chemistry is undeniable Presented by The Bread and Roses. This is an 18+ eventRead more
England V Croatia
This ticket guarantees you entry. If you want a particular table arrive early
Forbidden Nights
Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element of strip tease -- think Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike.Read more
UKG Bingo
Get ready to mark your calendars because the ultimate Bingo experience is finally hitting the town! A night of bingo basslines cause we are celebrating all things UK Garage in the most outlandish way possible. Don your best Moschino shirt, bring out the bling and Re-Rewind to the glory days of UK Garage Music whilst playing a whole bunch of Bingo!! This is one of UKG Bingo's biggest event imagine amazing atmosphere listening to the best of Old School Garage music.Read more
This Show Will Self-destruct! (pilot Taping)
BIGHEAD Comedy presents This Show Will Self-Destruct!, a test of counter-intelligence. Join host Elf Lyons as she puts Britain's most available and least-respected resource, stand-up comedians, through a series of quickfire tests, games, lies and humiliation rituals to see if they have what it takes to work for His Majesty's Secret Service. With contestants to be announced soon, join us as we put our tests to the test in this pilot taping of our brand new comedy panel show! Presented by BIGHEAD Comedy. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Summer Series: Acc
Your last ACC of the year is coming this June to the one and only Inferno's! You know the drill, ACC is Imperial's biggest regular party and we're going out with a bang for this one. Kick on after the England v Croatia World Cup game as we keep the party going into the night We'll be showing the game live on the open-air big screens in Beit Quad for the perfect ACC pre-party. Tickets on sale Wednesday, 29 April. Snap them up quick! Theme announcement coming soon In collaboration with Imperial Sports Sector. Wednesday, 17 June 10pm - late Infernos Nightclub, Clapham High Street Ticketed Presented by Imperial College Union This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Clapham
Clapham is a district in South-West London. The area is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) from Charing Cross and has excellent transport links. There are two sides to Clapham; the family-friendly old town with large houses with gardens and young Clapham, where you'll find flats and the High Street's busy nightlife. There are several shopping areas, fantastic restaurants and cafes, pubs, a leisure centre, and sports facilities, the 200-acre Clapham Common, and a wide selection of schools. The mix of lifestyle and housing options in Clapham attracts families as well as buyers and renters in their 20s and 30s.
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