What is your favorite thing to do in London that most tourists don't go do/go to?

Question

What is your favorite thing to do in London that most tourists don't go do/go to?

Answer 1

My flat in Streatham is my favourite place.

Tourists do not tend to pop round.

Answer 2

Hampstead Heath

Highgate (including the cemetery)

Answer 3

When in London my usual goal is to stay off the beaten path and avoid the overly touristy areas. When you do this you start to experience "real" London and what it's like to be a local. I believe most areas south of the Thames are underrated and deserve a visit. The Clapham area in zone 2 is nice and I stumbled upon a great little theatre pub near the Clapham North tube station, it's called the Landor Theatre.

In addition to the South of the city I enjoy Greenwich. Yes, to some this is still a tourist area, but I think you get away from the American tourists and people who are trying to see London frantically in a short time, those folks won't leave zone 1. Greenwich is absolutely beautiful, has some lovely markets and wonderful places to eat. It's also easily accessible by the Docklands Light Rail.

Answer 4

Yeah Greenwich is lovely, great Tapas/seafood restaurant there called San Miguels (i think). or if you're brave to italian pizzeria in Catford...its a horrible area but i used to eat there all the time. Brick Lane is also pretty good for curries and markets, still fairly touristy though, but way better than hanging around Topshop Oxford Circus. Theres loads of comedy nights around Soho too

Answer 5

the cream fields festival DO IT