London

Here's Time Out's guide to the best things to do in east London - including secret shops, great restaurants, hip clubs, hidden bars and cult art galleries

Think you know east London? Time Out picks out our favourite secret spots – from hidden galleries to tucked-away parks, and pop-up restaurants to hip clubs

In 2011, a brand new Westfield is set to open in Stratford. With 1.9 million square feet of retail floor space, it's even bigger than its sibling in Shepherds Bush. Get a sneak peek at what to expect with this gallery

At Greenwich Market you'll find fruit and veg on Wednesday, antiques on Thursday and a mix of craft and fashion by hip new designers at the weekend

A huge range of festivals, special events, ice skating and fireworks.

Sculpture from Anish Kapoor and a less controversial Turner Prize shortlist than usual - controversy coming instead from Damien Hirst

Summer might be slipping away, but autumn in London won't disappoint. From art to dance and from theatre to clubbing, there's a plethora of cultural delights taking over the capital

There's a lot to love about London - the culture, food, art and 24-hour buzz is pretty addictive. But if you want a change of scenery without losing any of the perks, New York is a good second choice