The five star review applies to heatwave conditions, the rest of the time I would say that Tooting…read moreBec Lido is ideal for serious swimmers that don't feel the cold. The pool is c90m long and c30 metres wide, meaning that when it is busy there is still plenty of room to swim. The water is heated by the sun, which in London means that it is take your breath away cold but once you get used to the temperature it is pleasant especially on hot days. The entrance fee for adults is around £7 which considering London prices isn't too bad. There are indoor changing rooms as well as separate outdoor changing cubicles with brightly painted doors. There is a grassy area on which to sit as well as spaces around the edge of the pool.There is also a separate paddling pool and a cafe for snacks on the site. The only downside for me is the lack of lockers to put valuables in, although you can ask staff to keep stuff in lockers in their area.

SPLASH!!!!!! This 5…read morestar review only applies during periods of heatwave like the one we had over the WImbledon tennis fortnight this year. During those periods, this unheated pool is the perfect antidote. At 90m, the main pool at Tooting Bec lido is the largest open air pool in Europe. There's a separate children's pool and a cafe, all wrapped up in grand surroundings. It can get busy as you can imagine when the sun comes out but it's well worth for a dip to cool off and to lie in sun and luxuriate.

Easily one of the most beautiful spots in London; and I'm not just saying that because it's less…read morethan a 10-minute walk from my flat. Obviously, it shines brightest in the Spring/ Summertime, as that is when everything is in bloom, but I've been here mostly during the Winter months, and it is still a super-chill spot to gaze across the treetops, watch the clouds speed across the sky, and take a stroll through the garden for that much-needed Zen time amidst your busy day. Word to the wise: Bring a beautiful soundtrack along for the walk to enhance the magic. Another perk to this place is that there are a few other parks and even a cafe connected directly to it. Norwood Grove, in particular, is another great place to sit, relax, and watch dogs frolic while their owners get their daily exercise, along with a few families taking in the fresh air. The Rookery Cafe is also a lovely place to visit, especially after your walk through The Rookery. Don't get me wrong, the city is great at all times of the day; but for the perfect midday pick-me-up, I believe there is nothing better than spending some time alone in a beautiful nature-filled space to reconnect with what matters most. Yes, that would be yourself.

This place was BEAUTIFUL! We were here for wedding photos. I was amazed at the beauty of the…read moreplants. Very nice to see the other guests enjoying themselves for picnics and playing with their children.

Lady Chastity's Reserve - The Four Thieves (Room 1), Clapham was my 156th escape room. I'm from Los…read moreAngeles, CA and I've played a number of rooms with live actors. Sometimes I'm weary of live actors, but they integrated their live actor/game host well. Ford, I believe her name was (or Gabriel, in line with the character everyone meets) was fabulous and fun. This was also the first time I've played a room where you win a bottle of wine and it was located in a bar establishment. That alone was well worth it! I've consider this room to be a first generation room (no tech), but they did a solid job. Escape rooms have become more and more elaborate, but if you can make a solid first generation room, I'd take that over finicky tech based rooms. It was dark, however, but you do get flashlights. Also, it's a creepy room and my group and I hate creepy, but it was a lot of fun for my group and I. Can't think of any jump scares. I'd definitely recommend them and would love to be back for more!

This escape room is quite something! It was very enjoyable and really well done. Don't worry,…read morethere's no spoilers in this review. You can gather and chill in the Four Thieves pub downstairs and wait for Gabriel to find you. You'll easily recognise him by his old timey garb and creepy stare. This escape room has an actual storyline you have to follow, a bit like those classic adventure games. Randomly searching for clues isn't as helpful as it is in most other escape rooms as only the storyline will help unlock the clues. The room is really well done, very dark and moody, slightly creepy but not too scary. Decor and props are fantastically made, the room tends to get quite hot though, so be aware of that when you dress for the day. The clues and riddles make sense and are all solvable if you stay on track. Overall a really good experience, would definitely recommend this one!

Great training, very knowledgable the session time just flew by. Paul makes the session thoroughly…read moreenjoyable. I highly reccomend him.

I highly recommend this place…read more Despite the look of this stores website - which looks high end and expensive - this aquarium store is great and is not that expensive. I recently purchase an aquarium, the necessary paraphernalia and (after having cycled my tank off course) a red and white fantail goldfish (called "Mo"). The staff were really really nice and very helpful...I cannot rave about it enough. They have lots of choice too (fish / plant / tank etc).

So! What's an American to do when he wants to buy H2Ocean's Reef Paste that's not sold in the…read morestates? He goes to the source, of course! While prices for us Yanks are expensive everywhere in London, this place is no exception. HOWEVER, the customer service is EXCELLENT!!! The fish & corals ALL look healthy & happy, & I've been reefing for years! As online stores take over, retails stores dwindle. It's even happening in the States. That's why it's so important to support your local store so they can stay in business!! Thanks to all of the staff at ADC, for being so kind & patient with me!! If I could, I'd bring home the baby boxfish today. No really, I would!! Have you seen him? Well, hurry up & get in there before someone buys him!

I have been a member of Fitness First for more than four years but in all that time I have wanted…read moreto try a Virgin Active gym. I don't know if it is the branding (or the price) but they always seemed to be a cut above. I had no idea that Virgin Active was in Streatham until I saw them plugging their wares in Tesco and got invited to a free trial. The gym is on a side street next to Streatham High Road hence why I had never seen it before. The gym was as I expected i.e. a top quality spec, with changing rooms on the ground floor next to a pool and weights and cardio on an upper floor with views over sunny Streatham. There is even a cordoned off area for women only. Membership costs £71 per month although through deals with my employer I could have 50% off. However the limitation is that I couldn't use the Virgin Active branches in the city after work which is the reason I didn't sign up. Even though I didn't sign up I would have no hesitation in recommending this gym.

As a youngster I spent many an hour in this place. A small family business it was what community…read moreshops were like in the early 90's whilst sports fashion took over the huge JD sports and JJB which have promoted Chav culture to its current loss to soceity. This is the place to get some footie boots and then go back for some replacement studs or buy some training bibs for your team. They sell everything needed to play sports and the noticeboard might help you find a team to join regardless of the sport. The owners have remained, the helpfulness has remained and it is still there. I couldn't reccomend it highly enough for personal service, but this comes at a price as they havent the space to stock everything or be competitive with the SportsWorld/Sport and Skis of this world, but you get what you pay for and here it is an investment in community, supporting local business and a level of service a 18 year old with a earpiece and a radio could not wish or ever want to deliver. Visit and you will see what i mean. Be warned though the parking attendents dont like people parking outside the shop, although the owners usually can get you a warning before they try and book you.

This place may not look very interesting at first glance; little more than a wide-open space,…read morereally. And, if you're visiting London for the first- or umpteenth time- strolling around the grass may not be the most exciting thing to do; especially if you don't live in the area. At least, this is how I saw it, and I didn't discover how special a park this is until my second time visiting London. During the lockdown, when the pandemic hit, I was forced to stay local -along with the rest of the world- and found myself at a loss for something to do. So, I walked... a lot. Color me surprised when I discovered that a park this huge was practically just down the street from where I lived, and I'd never thought to visit. At one end, you can find yourself strolling through a veritable fairy forest- the likes of which most of us have only ever dreamed of as a children- at the other, you have an enormous green space that can hold up to a dozen different football games, with plenty of social distancing space, besides. In the middle, you have a sizable pond, complete with ducks, geese, turtles, and even fish, (and one heron, awkwardly out of place). And as you walk/ jog through the park, you can find countless nooks and crannies in which to have adventures with your children, picnics on the green, and if you play your cards right, they may even let you do a little fishing. Bike paths are plentiful, and shade is never hard to find. There is also a tiny cafe in one corner of the park, where you can get yourself some coffee, tea, ice cream, or sandwiches. Or, if you're like me, all of the above. Farther in and across the street, the park continues its impressive offerings with even more space to stroll, play, or picnic in, including a small ball park for the more hand-held sports like cricket and softball. Is that a thing here? If you walk along the street a bit, you'll come across another small forest in which to explore, and- again, if you're like me- get lost in. Because adventure. The best time to visit is during the Spring and Summer, when the trees are replete with emerald-green leaves, the weather is more agreeable, and the flowers are all in bloom. Regardless of the time of year, though, this place will always have some for you to do. And, what better way to get your exercise?

This has been one of my favorite discoveries in London, so much so that I regularly travel about 45…read moreminutes each way to get here. I'm horribly inflexible, so my sister turned me on to Bikram yoga. I dug it, but it didn't fit me perfectly. Then I found Yogahaven. Wooden floors (don't get smelly), varied classes, good teachers, good vibes. I still think it's funny that I do yoga at all, let alone enjoy it, but this place has been amazing. Especially in winter.

I really do like how hot yoga places are slowly starting to evolve to avoid carpet in the studios…read more(leaves that permanent funk in the room) and moving away from open showers to individual cubbies. This is one of the best, modern hot yoga studios I've been to in London. Remember to bring a pound coin with you for the lockers (you'll get it back afterwards). So far I've taken the hot flow class (tough!) - it is a hot vinyasa class. If you haven't done it before, definitely take it easy. Now for the hot yoga class - It's slowly growing on me but if you're someone who's been going to bikram yoga classes for a while, this version will throw you off a little bit. It feels like a bikram yoga class but with small variations (and didn't really like the pilates exercises in the heat!). I'd like to take some of the non-hot yoga classes. Yoga with weights anyone??