Whether you’re into sports, fitness, cinema, or anything in between, South East London will have some to peak your interest. Our student marketing intern writes about some budget-friendly activities available in New Cross, Greenwich, Peckham, and beyond!
Club Pulse
Club Pulse is Goldsmiths’ very own Gym, open to students, staff and the public. It is home to a full fitness suite, and offers a variety of fitness and relaxation classes to try, like Power Yoga, Group Cycling and Abs Attack, and Boxercise. Students can either sign up to a monthly student membership for £21 or buy a prepaid membership and get 12 months for £189 (which works out to £15.75 per month.) Visit the Club Pulse website.
PicClub pulse
Ballie Ballerson
This ball-pit cocktail-bar boasts more than a million balls. Their Basic Baller tickets start at £7.50, giving you access to two ball pits, and all-night bar access. They host a student night one Monday a month, featuring a discounted drinks menu – tickets start from £2. Head over to their website for dates, prices, and more information. Visit the Baille Ballerson website.
(Pic: Baille Ballerson)
Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range
This riverside Golf Range sits on the banks of the River Thames and is located near North Greenwich Tube Station on the Greenwich Peninsula. The cheapest time to go to the driving range is before 5 pm, Monday to Friday (£10) plus (£2) for club hire. It is £7 for Crazy Golf with your student ID. Both located at the same site. Another bonus, they are located within walking distance from the O2, which has a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from. Visit the Greenwich golf Range website.
(Pic: Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range)
River Cruise
A cruise along the River Thames is a great way to see London. As long as you have an oyster card, it’s as easy as tapping in on a River Boat at your nearest pier. Tickets start at £4, but prices depend on whether you are travelling in the West, Central, or East zones, and whether you are travelling between them. The nearest pier to Goldsmiths is in Greenwich. For more information on river fares, please visit the TFL website.
TFL River Bus map (Pic: TFL)
Sky Garden
The Sky Garden is a free public space offering panoramic views across London from the top of the “walkie-talkie” building. As well as housing London’s highest public garden, the roof is home to multiple restaurants and bars. Entry is free, but you will need to book a week or two ahead – slots fill up very quickly! Check the Sky Garden website for more information.
(Pic: Sky garden)
Peckhamplex
Peckhamplex is your friendly, independent, multiplex cinema, and is just down the road from Goldsmiths, in Peckham. Any film, any day, any time, for £4.99! This independent cinema screens mainstream, art-house, foreign language and independent films. Some special events may include concert films, pre-recorded plays, and theatre productions. To see what’s currently playing, visit the Peckhamplex website.
Curzon Goldsmiths
Another cinema located in South London is right here on campus, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, student tickets cost £5. This partnership between Goldsmiths and Curzon means they have created a state of the art 101 seat auditorium that shows blockbuster and independent films. The cinema is open weekday evenings and all day on weekends. To see what’s on, visit the Curzon website.