Waterloo’s Leake Street tunnel is a dank hideout for aerosol-wielding graffiti artists, who cover the walls of this old railway passage with layer on layer of technicoloured designs. Make it through the painty fug and you’ll discover The Vaults, a surprisingly huge arts venue hidden behind an unassuming door.
For more than 15 years now, this space has played host to immersive and experimental theatre, exhibitions, concerts, comedy and big nights out, which make the most of the venue’s cavernous, brick-walled atmosphere.
Nearby you’ll find Vaulty Towers, a ramshackle pub full of theatrical props that’s perfect for a pre- or post-show pint.