It will begin on Saturday, July 11, with streets will be closed from 6am until 10pm
A hugely popular Battersea road is set to be pedestrianised this summer. Northcote Road, which was once a valley between Clapham, and Wandsworth commons, will be traffic-free during weekends on the summer months.
It will begin on Saturday, July 11, with streets will be closed from 6am until 10pm, courtesy of Wandsworth Council’s new Tory leadership. London bus routes bus routes, including the 319 and 219 buses on Northcote Road will be redirected along Bolingbroke Grove.
The road is known for its boutique shopping, artisan cafes, and family-friendly pubs. You can also go for strolls in outdoor green space either side, in the form of Wandsworth Common to the west and Clapham Common to the east.
As Northcote Road will be closed to vehicles every summer weekend from 11 July, Transport for London (TfL) will redirect impacted bus routes, including the 319 and 219.
Buses on Northcote Road will be redirected along Bolingbroke Grove and the temporary stops will be:
Northbound
- Opposite 99 Bollingbroke Grove
- Opposite Cobham Close
Southbound
- Outside 102 Bollingbroke Grove
- Outside Cobham Close
The pedestrianisation first happened during the pandemic, but it proved so popular that they kept it as an annual occurrence. The news of its return has been welcomed by local businesses, including David Shaw, who runs The Flower Stand and said the pedestrianisation “brings a whole new lease of life” to the area.
Councillor Tom Pridham, Cabinet Member for Opportunity, said: “Northcote Road is the vibrant heart of the community – a welcoming, family-friendly hub of independent businesses and a place where people come together to relax, connect, and spend time together. We are delighted to bring back the weekend pedestrianisation over the summer, supporting local businesses while once again transforming Northcote Road into a destination for both residents and visitors.”
The Northcote Road Antiques Market is found at 155A and is a place where you can find grandfather clocks standing right next to vintage jewellery and hand-cut crystal decanters. There is also Northcote Road market, a fancy open-air market selling fancy food.
Oddono’s Gelati is another must-visit, selling sweet scoops like pistachio, hazelnut, as well as salted caramel & cookies and cream. You can also go a bit more upmarket and get some scoff at The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie, or grab a pint and a classic Sunday roast at The Bolingbroke Pub.
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