An intimate live music venue in Dalston with lots of underground and experimental music you won't find anywhere else in London.

Half a mile from Markfield Park down the River Lee is Springfield Park. The park rises steeply up from the river and has an amazing array of tree species making it beautiful in all seasons. At the brim of the hill there is a line of park benches each one surrounded by box hedge offering a private view across the Lee Valley, Walthamstow and beyond. The park warden was nice enough to give me a chestnut log a couple of years ago from which I carved a bench and two stools.

Favourite walk at night, especially in the summer.  Quite dramatic, very romantic. 

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

Stationery, homewares and a few clothes. All simple classics.