Brunch and lunch in a beach-house-style cafe.

I love this building and always visit if I’m in the area to look at their great window displays, travel up in the beautiful wood paneled lift and wander down the creaky oak staircase. The exterior and interior woodwork is from two old Men-of-War ships, the flooring made from their deck timbers. I normally head straight to the fabric department to see what new seasonal prints they have in, though only buy a metre’s worth so not quite sure what I’ll ever make from them. My most treasured prints are those designed by Grayson Perry of polluted factories, teddy bears, knuckle-dusters and hand grenades. They also sell oversized gift coins produced by the Royal Mint and packaged beautifully in a velvet pouch, which appeal to my love of all things out-sized.

All-day cafe, restaurant and grocery store selling seasonal organic fruit and vegetables.

Mini mini mini..delicious steamed milk buns.

One or two screenings a day, a few days a week; less is more at Close Up. The library is a great resource too, for work or pleasure.