New Addington Leisure & Community Centre designated as a ‘Cool Space’ to help Croydon residents beat the heat

New Addington Leisure & Community Centre is providing a free 'Cool Space' for anyone seeking respite from high temperatures this summer.

The initiative has been introduced to support the health and wellbeing of local residents during periods of hot weather, particularly those who may be more vulnerable to the effects of heat, including older people, young children and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Open to everyone, including non-members, the Cool Space offers a welcoming, comfortable environment where visitors can relax, cool down and access a range of free facilities, including:

Free drinking water
Comfortable seating areas
Free public Wi-Fi
Phone and device charging facilities (where available)

As part of Better's commitment to supporting healthier, stronger communities, the centre provides a safe and accessible place for residents to escape the heat while remaining connected to local services and activities.

Visitors can also find out more about the wide range of health and wellbeing opportunities available at the centre. For those wishing to be more active, swimming sessions and other leisure activities are available, while refreshments can be purchased from the café. Standard admission charges apply to these services.

For more information about Better's Cool Spaces initiative, please visit https://www.better.org.uk/healthy-communities/cool-spaces