A walled secret garden, the Physic Garden is like a time capsule, founded in 1673 to allow apprentices of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London to study the healing properties of plants, it is now a living museum. Tours are offered by volunteers with immense knowledge of botany and the cultural history of the garden or visitors can wander the grounds alone and spot odd and fascinating plants such as the mystical Mandrake.

Whipps Cross boating lake is a true hidden East end gem. Located on Whipps Cross flats midway between Walthamstow and Wanstead.

Great cosy place for anyone in need of cakes and pampering!

A spot that I've gone to time and time again for shoots for it's amazing architecture and greenery. Place image not by me

Lovely Japanese restaurant, secluded spot next to the canals. Amazing on sunny day