Timeline
15:22
Grab a coffee and a pastry. The Forum Kitchen is just two minutes from the Northcott Theatre and opens early, giving you plenty of time to eat and head out before the light changes.
15:40
Walk 18 minutes SSE from the theatre to Northernhay Gardens. This is England’s oldest public open space. Arrive here just in time to find a quiet bench or a spot on the grass facing west, where the sky will soon catch the golden light described in the facts.
16:37
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:37. The golden light starts about 40 minutes earlier, around 15:41, bathing the gardens in a warm glow before the sky turns blue.
17:07
Walk 11 minutes to The Fat Pig for a late dinner. It is located near Northernhay Gardens and offers a central yet rustic atmosphere. Since it opens at 17:00 on weekdays, you will be just in time for an early evening meal after the sun goes down.
Local tip
The walk from the Northcott Theatre to Northernhay Gardens is straightforward but takes about 18 minutes. Check the route if you are not familiar with the Streatham campus area.
Check before you go
- The Forum Kitchen is open Mo, We, Fr 08:00-16:00 and Tu, Th 08:00-21:00.
- The Fat Pig is open Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00.
Worth knowing
- The Fat Pig is open at 17:07 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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