Brixton's Electric Avenue got its name for being the first market street in London to be lit with electric lights. Today, the avenue is a diverse and eclectic food market, mostly specialising in African and Caribbean cuisine. Apart from the food, the area attracts bargain hunters in search of cameras, audio equipment, all manner of household goods, hair and beauty products and services, wigs, fishmongers, butchers, bakers, fruit and flower shops — you name it. Brixton Village is a covered arcaded area of the market that brims with quirky shops, fruit and vegetable stands, and a plethora of cafés and restaurants. Brixton Academy is an iconic venue that hosts some of the biggest rock and pop acts in the world. The venue was originally opened as a theatre and cinema called the Astoria, but has since evolved into a concert venue: Madonna, Sex Pistols and The Smiths have all performed here.

The Kipling Garden is considered one of the best-kept gardens in England. Throughout the years, it has consistently earned a high-status award, the Green Flag, for its exemplary and well-maintained horticultural gardens. It was named after Rudyard Kipling, a famous writer who had once lived in the area.

This is another option for a day of extreme fun for the whole family: here, you will have the chance to see majestic polar bears, tigers and pandas in real life. Wear comfortable shoes, and grab something to eat and a blanket for a picnic.

See London from a different angle by taking a cruise along the famous River Thames. Glide by some of London’s top attractions from Westminster to Greenwich, and listen to the entertaining live commentary as you pass sights such as the Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.