I didn’t know it existed until I moved to Brixton. Brockwell Park has been a revelation to me, it’s beautiful with many secrets. Check out the outdoor theatre in the summer up by the old house - Midsummer Night’s Dream last year on a midsummer’s night was astoundingly good.

A charming family-run restaurant offering a great selection of freshly made hand-rolled pasta. Delicious:p

Guinness bread!

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

One of the few newsagents in London with the widest selection of specialist international fashion, media, art and design magazines. Just off Portobello Road.