Escape the Eurocentric vortex here.

A station, a stop or two away from London sits a shop that is only open once or twice a year – its specialty are books but it also sells things.

Home to hundreds of stray cats and dogs. 

NFT1 Films are well selected but if by chance what is on screen does not suit your taste then the seats are very comfortable to nap in.

The AA is Britain's oldest school of architecture, but anyone can take advangte of the great work going on there. You can catch really interesting public lectures and free exhibitions throughout the year. There are also occasional installations and event launches, a bijoux cafe and brilliant bookshop. A great place to hang out with the builders of the future.