Three of the best (yet overlooked) places to visit in London

London is one of the most popular cities to visit in the world. With its impressive display of attractions, famous museums and world renowned theatres, it can be difficult to visit London without getting lured into the tourist trap of visiting all the famous landmarks. However, aside from dining in the packed restaurants of Leicester Square or strolling by Buckingham Palace, there are plenty of other amazing places to visit in the city. Here are three of the best overlooked places:

Angel Islington

The first stop on the tube on the Northern Line from Kings Cross, Angel is a bustling hub of creativity, shops, bars and restaurants. Its charming high street is lined both sides with an array of popular eateries and charming independent restaurants, plus there’s several green spaces to sit and enjoy the summer sunshine outside with a coffee. It’s the perfect mix of cosmopolitan and suburban living rolled into one. Whilst there, don’t forget to take s troll down Camden Passage to discover a number of vintage delights and quirky trinkets.

Shoreditch

Home to many of London’s trendy hipsters Shoreditch is an area which are risen through the ranks to become a neighbourhood full with up and coming musicians, artists and entrepreneurs, setting up their own cafes and record stores. The only tourists you’ll find in this neighbourhood are those hunting out a vintage Chanel bag or strolling through Brick Lane Market to find the perfect street food. Great Little Breaks, have some amazing London stays in Shoreditch so you can discover all east London has to offer by staying in the trendy district.

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Brixton

Brixton is another London neighbourhood which has become more popular over the years. Situated in the South of the city and about a 30 minute tube ride from central London, Brixton is often overlooked but has become a cool hangout spot for everyone from foodies to clubbers and artists alike. With a combination of art house and commercial films shown at the cinema and numerous great bands gracing the stage of the O2 Academy and the crazy mix of flavours and tastes on offer at the market it’s definitely worth taking a trip there. Another fun fact, it was home to David Bowie in his youth and you can visit his mural.

These three places are just some of the best and most commonly overlooked areas to visit in London and should added to your list of places to be and stay whilst exploring in the city.