Come in, relax, and leave looking healthier. Whether you are looking to get a base tan before your holiday, or if you want to top it up after, our sun beds are the ideal solution.
We offer a friendly, professional and affordable service, whether you are a seasoned sun bed user or you just want to add a golden glow to your skin. Been stuck in the office all day? Then why not pop in and get a quick tan without the hassle of sunbathing all day. Benefits of UV Tanning. Pre-holiday tanning greatly reduces the risk of burning, setting up the skin, allowing you to go into the sun sooner for longer.
Post-holiday tanning prolongs your tan leaving you looking and feeling better all year round. UV light stimulates the production of Vitamin D3, essential in our bodies for bones to absorb calcium and prevent Osteoporosis. It counteracts the 'winter blues' or the effects of S. Seasonal Affective Disorder. It's proven by dermatologists to effectively treat skin conditions such as Acne, Psoriasis and Eczema.
It also increases resistance to infection and viral diseases. Can we talk about Brixton? Delivered straight into your inbox in one awesome guide. Case in point? Created in the aftermath of the Brixton riots in , these often politically-charged murals speak to the history of the area.
Checking these out is definitely one of the best things to do in Brixton. Brixton, like much of London, has been hugely shaped by its Afro-Caribbean community. When the Windrush generation arrived in London after the end of the war, they were shunned by many, refused places to board and work.
It was tough listening to my grandmother talking about those times used to make my stomach twist , yet they persevered. The lives and contributions of those generations should not be forgotten. Their amazing archives provide an authentic glimpse into the experiences of people from this community, particularly during the late 20th century.
You can walk through the lives of generations of Africans and Caribbeans who made the UK their home and the subsequent generations of Black British people. Photographs, letters and literature illustrate the struggles and successes of so many individuals. Entering a good bookstore should be like entering the living room of a good friend. Perusing the collection should challenge, excite and interest you.
This means Bookmongers in Brixton is definitely a good bookstore by my reckoning. Twenty years ago, Boston-born book-lover Patrick fell madly in love with London fair enough and decided to open up a cupboard-sized secondhand bookstore in Brixton. Books are piled up on every corner, tempting you to search through the stash to find some treasures. Brixton Village is kind of like a microcosm of what makes Brixton great.
Huge, fabulous street art pieces adorn the walls, while a mouthwatering selection of multicultural food stalls promise to leave your stomach bursting. Then there are the many fabulous indie stores. The first step to impressing your friends and family with your cooking prowess is picking up some delicious and authentic ingredients. Luckily, amongst the Brixton things to do is a visit to Brockwell Park , a sprawling 50 acres of green space.
During the warmer months, popping into the Lido for a quick swim is practically a rite of passage for every Londoner. It was first constructed back in the s to raise local spirits, and has been restored back to its former glory.
Nothing like an open-air London swim in the summer. The Blues Kitchen. The Blues Kitchen brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 3. As one of the more established craft breweries in London, the team at Brixton Brewery really led the charge when it came to perfecting the art of the microbrew. Beer is a passion, customers are friends, and Brixton is proudly home. Like most Brixton-born offerings, the produce has been inspired by lands offshore but also retains a distinctly local flair.
While it may look a tad out of place today, it played a key role in the history of the area. It was built in and leased to the Ashby family to mill flour. Milling flour was big business in Brixton at the time, and this wind-powered turbine was the height of cutting edge technology. It remained in the hands of the same family all the way through to , when the last miller in the Ashby family passed away.
For more than two decades the Brixton Windmill was forgotten about, before the decision was made to turn the surrounding area into a park. It eventually opened to the public in the late 60s. It was renovated again in the noughties and the area around it is being tarted up as we speak , but still remains quite the unappreciated attraction.
True hidden gems are few and far between in London town, so I highly recommend a visit to this one. What used to be some rather scrubby and unused land has been transformed. Today, Pop Brixton boasts more than 55 independent traders from jewellery makers to a youth radio station. Go for drinks and dinner. The food is great, the ambience is amazing and live music tops it all off. Forget pub crawls; why not crawl through the brilliant restaurants on offer?
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