Shelves run all around the edge of the shop, piled high with upmarket store cupboard essentials in addition to handmade soaps and eco-friendly products.

One of my favorite London walks leads to a hidden gem: Word on the Water. It's a quirky and cosy floating bookshop with a great selection of literary treasures.

Make a day of the market of Stepney City Farm on Saturdays, with a petting zoo and a fantastic cafe using organic produce from local growers,

"Billingsgate Fish Market" isn't for the faint-hearted: it's only open until 09:00 in the morning, but this London market stocks up on the best seafood...

"Brixton Village" is not a conventional village: this London 1930s market arcade features almost any cuisine imaginable, freshly prepared and...

"The Truman Brewery" in London used to be one of the biggest breweries in the world but now is a cavernous event space with markets and pop-up events!