There's room for anyone who appreciates architecture, ideas and craftsmanship in these four interlocking houses.

A great club to see amazing performance from the funniest drag queens in the city. I have so much laugh and fun every time I am going.

The St Bride Foundation is the home of the St Bride Library, an incredible resource of printing history, in the form of books, printed ephemera, and tools from the trade. It also hosts many fantastic talks each year – check their website for details.

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

Epping Forest is a 2,400 hectares area of ancient woodland between Epping in the north and Wanstead in the south, straddling the border between Greater London and Essex. I tend to get off at Loughton Tube Station (Central Line), which is about 10–12min walk to the forest.