Peckham Pulse - Parking?

[ClareC]

Is there any? I want to take my baby swimming but will be going alone so don't want to take the buggy (where would i leave it) but also can't walk that far with the sling - gives me shoulder ache these days and its a good 2 miles away.

Also, do I need to book for Rafts and Rafters? I have called the centre more than 10 times today but keep getting an answer phone message saying they are busy call later, the website is no help and neither are Southwark Council!!

[ryedalema]

Hi there - we get the bus but my friend parks at the Lidl car park which is just in front of it. You don't need to book for Raft and Rafters but I think if they reach capacity then you get turned away - so get there a little bit early. Our eldest daughter (2.75) goes to Jelly Babies with our babysitter who is also a lifeguard and kiddy swimming teacher. How old is your little one? I always thought Jelly Babies might be a little less rough and tumble than Rafts and Rafters as it's for younger kids - but I could be completely wrong.

Can anyone advise?

[barrybrains]

They have space inside for buggies. When it's the Jellybabies session for the young tots, there are plenty of buggies piled up inside the changing room, they kind of have a designated space.

I imagine you have to book for Rafts, although I've only taken my daughter to Jellybabies, but you definitely need to buy your ticket 6 days in advance for that one as it always gets sold out, particularly when the weather is a bit warmer.

You can't book over the phone unless you are a gym member, I believe. Best to go there in person a few days in advance to buy a ticket, it's hard to get through to them on the phone as they are so busy on reception.

[ClareC]

my daughter is 3 months, I was recommended to go to RR rather than JB on the basis it's quieter and we wouldn't get a place on JB as its busy. We don't have membership.

Does the 12 bus stop near PP?

Thank you

Clare

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You can get an hour and a half free parking in Lidl

[Polly D]

Ideally, it's worth booking for both R&R and JB. However, you can only book over the phone if you're a member. You can book up to a week in advance in person.

You can park at PP itself but there are limited spaces. It's free - for up to 4 hours I think - but you still have to display a ticket.

Like ryedalema says, if PP car park is full, try Lidl opp, although the limit there is 1.5 hours and they DO fine.

I've taken my son to both R&R and JB and although JB is more suitable for a little one, R&R should be fine, especially during school hours so the older ones aren't there (R&R is for 8 and under).

The 12 stops in that newly-done up area opp Holland & Barrett. You might find it quite handy to have the pram once you're in the changing room Clare. If I'm not in a hurry, I find it easier to go on the 12, rather than the car. I'm thinking of going next Weds at 12pm if you fancy it?!

[reetpetite]

ClareC Wrote:

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> my daughter is 3 months, I was recommended to go

> to RR rather than JB on the basis it's quieter and

> we wouldn't get a place on JB as its busy. We

> don't have membership.

>

> Does the 12 bus stop near PP?

>

> Thank you

>

> Clare

Yes it does.

[ryedalema]

Oh I didn't know you could or had to book - we just turn up. I'd love to go to JB's or RR's with our 4.5 month old sometime next week. Wednesday would be best for me too (ladies and men wot pub lunch on Monday) and litt'un in nursery the other days.

Polly D we'd love to join you..

Anyone else?

[Polly D]

Lovely - Clare and Claire. Will PM you both re Weds x