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[title]Caius House
‘This is a great activity centre for young people. You can do loads of stuff from basketball and table tennis to residential trips and sleepovers. They’ve got a dance studio and music room too, so it’s a great place to just go down and get involved with stuff.’ www.caiushouse.org 2 Holman Rd.
Battersea Market
‘The market pops up down the road from my house. It’s on every Saturday and it’s just a nice way to support small farmers. You get so much for your money and the fruit is always so juicy and delicious.’
Battersea High St.
Battersea Park
‘I feel like a lot of my childhood took place in the adventure playground at Battersea Park. Even as an adult it brings out the kid in you. There’s a lake where you can do boat trips. It’s great for a family day out.’
Carney’s Community
‘It’s a boxing gym and youth club that’s been around for years and it runs free boxing workshops for young people.The guys behind it are super-talented and passionate, and it’s a great place to meet new people and just vibe.’
30 Petworth St.
Maria’s
‘Ask anyone from Battersea and they’ll agree that Maria’s is the best chip shop in the area. The owner is nearly always in the shop and the customer service is great.’
39 Falcon Rd.
Oddono’s
‘This place is really well known for great quality Italian ice cream. The pistachio is really nice, and they make the best vanilla ice cream ever. The lines are always long, but it’s so worth it. It’s probably my favourite place to go during summer.’
69 Northcote Rd.
Gas Monkey Bar and Grill
‘A great place to go for drinks. It has an interesting quirky American diner-style interior, good prices and the outdoor seating is perfect for summer time.’
243 Lavender Hill.
Chosen by Sydney Sylvah, who works at Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN.