Brixton: market to lido
The covered market, the arches, the hill, and one of London's great outdoor pools. Walked and written by the editor.

1. Brixton Market
The covered market off Atlantic Road has been here since 1937. The food stalls at Pop Brixton and the indoor market on Electric Lane are the breakfast stop.

2. Electric Avenue
The first market street to be lit by electricity, in 1888. The Eddy Grant song came second. Walk the full length; the stalls are good on weekday mornings.

3. Brixton Village
The indoor market of small restaurants and stalls. Lunch here if the timing works; Franco Manca started here and the remaining stalls are almost all good.

4. Windrush Square
Named for the ship that brought the Windrush generation to Brixton in 1948. The Ritzy cinema has been here nearly as long; the square is the neighbourhood's civic centre.

5. Brockwell Park Lido
Outdoor pool open April to September. The park itself is open all year — the walled garden, the manor house at the top, the view south from the hill.

Brixton: market to lido