Fighting the heatwave: Where to find cool, air conditioned public spaces in Lambeth

With temperatures predicted to soar above the mid-30s C today, Lambeth has issued a reminder of the places where people can come in to cool down.

We’ve also added a link to an interactive map letting people find places near them which offer air conditioning.

Lambeth spaces

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
Some libraries do not have air conditioning, but will be cooler than outside and have fans:

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

Please note that Waterloo Library is closed and due to reopen on 29th August. Brixton Library is closed until 29th June 2026.

For more advice and guidance, visit lambeth.gov.uk/extreme-weather-resilience.

Find a local business with Air Conditioning

We’ve been sent a link to this interactive map which lets you look for places offering air conditioning near you.

You can see results for food/drink, hotels, entertainment, leisure, culture, and public buildings, although we noted that sometimes the map was horribly out of date.

• View the map here