London area guides

Explore the colourful and varied neighbourhoods of London

The best things to do in Leyton and Leytonstone

The best things to do in Leyton and Leytonstone

The best things to do in Leyton and Leytonstone

We’ve just named Leyton the city’s coolest neighbourhood for 2024 – here are 20 reasons why

The best things to do in Hackney

The best things to do in Hackney

It’s a lot more than just ‘Real Housewives of Clapton’ memes!

Where to hang out in Peckham

Where to hang out in Peckham

A south London melting pot with an iconic cinema and some famous pink stairs

The best things to do in Shoreditch

The best things to do in Shoreditch

Head here for ramshackle bars, independent shops and shed loads of street food

Our favourite stuff in Harringay and Green Lanes

Our favourite stuff in Harringay and Green Lanes

A lively north London locale home to a thriving music scene and the city’s best Turkish food

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Leyton

Leyton

We’ve named it the coolest neighbourhood in London this year – here’s why

Green Lanes

Green Lanes

This lively north London locale is more than just a kebab mecca

Hackney

Hackney

The hipster capital is a little more grown up these days

Peckham

Peckham

A bustling, multicultural melting pot with an arty edge

Bayswater

Bayswater

A chipper neighbourhood with unmistakeable personality

South Bank

South Bank

A hub of cultural activity, state-funded arts and entertainment venues

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London Bridge

London Bridge

Foodie heaven in the impressive shadow of the Shard

Camden

Camden

Come to Camden for the atmosphere, stay for the cheap restaurants and awesome live music scene

Brixton

Brixton

A go-to haunt for foodies, clubbers, artists and rockers alike

Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia

Pretty streets, buzzy bars and hot-ticket restaurants

Hoxton and De Beauvoir

Hoxton and De Beauvoir

Home of creative types and some proper East End charm

Crouch End

Crouch End

A little urban village at the foot of North London’s Ally Pally

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