The 5 best neighbourhoods to visit in London

1) Stoke Newington

‘Stokey’, as it is known to locals, has retained its London ‘village’ feel. Centred round the historic Church Street area there are plenty of independent and distinctive shops and restaurants. The area has a strong community character and there are plenty of green spaces to explore too.

Church street in Stoke Newington

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