During hot weather, it is important to stay cool and look after yourself and others.
If you need somewhere cooler to spend time during the hottest part of the day, you can visit one of our leisure centres or libraries.
Leisure centres
The following leisure centres are available as cool spaces during hot weather:
- Flaxman Sports Centre
- Ferndale Community Sports Centre
- Brixton Recreation Centre
- Clapham Leisure Centre
- Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre
- Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
- West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre
Please check opening times before travelling.
Libraries
The following libraries offer cooler spaces and air-conditioned areas:
- Lambeth Archives – air conditioning available
- Clapham Library – limited air conditioning
- Minet Library – air conditioning in the children's library and ceiling fans in the adult library
- Streatham Library – air conditioning available in several parts of the library
- West Norwood Library – limited air conditioning and some fans available
The cinema foyer at West Norwood also has air conditioning and residents are welcome to sit there.
Read our tips for staying safe in hot weather.