Battersea / Clapham Old Town

A short pleasant walk up North Street past the pretty early Victorian villas takes you to the many shops, restaurants, and bars of Clapham Old Town and the open spaces of Clapham Common

On the way, you will pass North Street Deli great for a quick lunch of delicious fresh salads and pastries with plenty on offer for vegetarians or enjoy the dappled shade of the pretty courtyard garden in the summer

North Street is also home to a great Virgin Active gym that has a 17m pool and a busy timetable of Pilates, Yoga, Circuit Training so there are no excuses before or after work

North Street Potters established in 1978 is a treat for anyone who loves to collect hand-thrown pots and you can also book into classes held at Clapham Pottery

Why not grab dinner at the family-run Cher Thai Eatery then head to Old Town Tavern or The Bobbin pub for a catch-up with friends

There are useful convenience stores and a Dry cleaners.