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Oases of calm and refreshing lunchtime locations in the city

Sometimes we all need a break from crowded tube trains, busy pavements and packed cafés so we've teamed up with Nature Valley to bring you the capital's hidden urban sanctuaries. Just use our area spotlights to find London's best hideaways where you can escape the city stress to sit back, relax and listen to the birds sing

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Area spotlight

Area spotlight

We’ve thrashed our way through London's city streets to find the oases of calm that lie beyond the crowds and clamour. Wherever you are in the capital, our area spotlights can locate sanctuaries and lunch spots where you can escape urban life

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Ben Fogle's Secret spots

Ben Fogle's Secret spots

We asked Ben Fogle, travel writer, television presenter, adventurer and countryside expert to share his passion for the great outdoors. Here he tells us about the hidden gems in London that indulge his love for green spaces

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Win a fabulous short break to New York

Win a fabulous short break to New York

If these micro verdant paradises dotted around London aren't enough, then we're offering the chance to jet away to New York. The prize includes return flights to New York City, three nights' accommodation, City Passes and a Time Out NYC guide

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Your 'Secret Spots'

Your 'Secret Spots'

We asked you to send in your own favourite green spaces hidden around the city - and here they are! Click here for a gallery of the best and look out for the green markers on the maps above.

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About Nature Valley

Nature Valley create healthy and delicious snack bars that bring out all that is good about the outdoors life. Their tasty blend of grains, fruit and nuts complement time spent communing with nature – and make the countryside taste even nicer

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