Free places to cool down in Kew
The GLA has produced a map of free places to cool down in London. The nearest cool space for Kew residents is the public cafe at the National Archives.
The GLA website explains that:
‘Cool Spaces have been put forward by boroughs, community groups, faith-based and other organisations following an invitation to register by the GLA. Cool Spaces are classified according to two tiers:
Tier 1 Cool Spaces have all the key amenities to cope in hot weather: lower temperatures than outdoors, free seating space for rest and recovery, free drinking water and toilets. They are accessible to disabled people, open at least five days a week and at least from 10am to 5pm.
Tier 2 Cool Spaces may not be accessible to disabled people, may not have toilets and be open less frequently, but at least two days a week.’
The National Archives public cafe is a Tier 1 Cool Space. Richmond Library is a Tier 2 Cool Space and East Sheen Library is a Tier 1 Cool Space.
To access the full interactive map of cool spaces throughput London click here.
