Spitalfields City Farm

A taste of the countryside in the scruffy city, this is a welcoming and brilliantly maintained green spot. Friendly residents up for a pat include Bayleaf the donkey and a loveable pair of hairy hogs. The farm shop sells homegrown produce – the range of veg is remarkable for the location – but for tourists the café is a more likely destination. There’s always something going on, from laid-back weekend festivals to the kids’ Wild Club.