HIDDEN GEMS

Discover London’s Local Secrets

This is where I share my favourite corners of the city and places I return to again and again – London’s hidden gems.

Think tucked-away cafés, beautiful parks and neighbourhood spots that make the city feel like home. If you want to explore beyond the famous landmarks, start with my Best Non-Touristy Things to Do in London.

Picture of deer grazing in Richmond Park - a London Hidden Gem

Neighbourhoods I Love:

  • Stoke Newington: for cute cafes, pubs and Church Street.
  • Hackney: for markets, parks and the best food in London!

Slow Days & Green Spaces:

  • Hackney City Farm: for cute animals, pretty gardens and moments of peace.
  • Church Street: for browsing the shops and coffee dates in Clissold Park.
  • Kew Gardens: for glasshouses, palm trees and entire afternoons wandering.