Free natural ponds, open all year round (check online for varying opening hours according to seasons). Get an absolute get away feeling right in the heart of London, a treat if you enjoy swimming with ducks. Amazing park to enjoy a few games of cards and a walk around afterward too...

Quiet outdoor garden with bar and pizza meters away from the busy and vibrant Dalston main roads.

Contemporary art gallery always showcasing interesting artists. Area is great and building is top

Get on the list for tickets and surprise someone who will appreciate the 'village of books' upstairs in particular.

A fantastic fresh handmade pasta shop and restaurant in Shoreditch. If you are looking for authentic Italian cooking, look no further!