Cool spaces are indoor spaces for Londoners to shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and take respite on hot days.
They may help reduce health risks from hot weather. However, they are not designed to support vulnerable individuals on hot days, or as a medical care substitute if someone is unwell from overheating.
All spaces appear on the London Cool Spaces Map, which is live from 1 June to 30 September. This aligns with the heat-health alerting season, as set out in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)’s Adverse Weather and Health Plan.
Outdoor spaces with shade, shaded seating, drinking water and toilets are also signposted on the map, but they may still become very hot during periods of hot weather.
For more information and to view the London Cool Spaces Map, please visit: