Cool spaces

Find a space to cool down

Hot weather can make you feel unwell, especially if you can’t keep your home cool. Use our cool space map to help you find a space to cool down nearby.

About cool spaces

Cool spaces are public or community-run places where you can take a break from the heat, this includes places like libraries, community centres and faith venues.

Our map shows: 

• indoor cool spaces like libraries, community centres and faith venues 
• outdoor shaded areas and parks
• things to help you stay cool, like public water fountains.

Each place on the map includes details about the location, opening hours and how accessible it is.

How to find a cool space on the map

1. Search by postcode or location to find nearby cool spaces.
2. Filter by type: indoor cool spaces, outdoor cool areas or water fountains. 
3. See whether a space is wheelchair accessible. 
4. Click on a space to see its name, address, opening hours and facilities.

Use our map to find cool spaces, water fountains and cooler areas.

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List of cool spaces

North

• Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, N4 4BY. Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm.
• Hilldrop Community Centre, Hilldrop Lane, Hilldrop Crescent, N7 0JE. Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm (term time only).
• St George's Tufnell Park (Wellbeing Café), Crayford Road, N7 0ND. Wednesdays, 10.30am to 2pm.
• St Mary's Hornsey Rise, Ashley Road, N19 3AD. Monday to Thursday, 10am-3pm, and Fridays 10am to 5pm.
• Whittington Park Community Centre, 84 Yerbury Road, N19 4RS. Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am to 12noon.
• Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, N7 0JN. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 7pm, Wednesdays, 9.30am to 1pm, Saturdays 11am to 5pm.

Central

• Chabad Lubavitch Islington, 1-3 Elliot's Place, N1 8HX. Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm.
• Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock Street, N5 1ED. Open if you drop into one of their free activities.
• Light Project Pro International (LPPI), Watkinson Road, N7 8DE. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
• Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16 9NA. Mondays, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 3pm to 7.30pm, Tuesdays 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 3pm, Fridays 3pm to 8pm.
• St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Hall, 17 Canonbury Road, N1 2DF. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 12noon to 6pm, Wednesdays, 9am to 6pm.
• St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX. Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm.

South

• Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street, EC1V 1JN. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm (except August).
• St Luke's Community Centre, 90 Central Street, EC1V 8AJ. Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm.
• St Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, N1 1BQ. Saturdays, 11am-1pm, Sundays, 9am to 12.30pm.
• Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0EA. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.
• Jean Stokes Community Centre, Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Drive, N1 0DX. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

City of London

• Barbican Library, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 7.30pm, Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm.

Hackney

• Newington Green Meeting House, 39A Newington Green, N16 9PR. Thursdays and Fridays, 12noon to 6pm.
• CLR James Library, Dalston Square, E8 3BQ. Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Fridays, 9am to 6pm, Saturdays, 9am to 5pm, Sundays, 1pm to 5pm.
• Haklevi, 31-33 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm.

Stay safe in hot weather

For more advice on staying safe during hot weather, including how to keep your home cool and look after vulnerable people, read the advice on GOV.UK.