Exploring London’s Hidden Gems: Recommendations for the Missing Boroughs

Hello everyone,

As a lifelong Londoner who has called Lewisham, Southwark, and currently Haringey home, I recently realized that my adventures in the city have only taken me to 28 of its 32 boroughs. There are still a few areas waiting for my exploration, specifically:

• Hillingdon
• Havering
• Barking and Dagenham
• Bexley

These boroughs, often situated at the city’s edges, have yet to be part of my London experience, which is quite surprising given my years here.

I’m planning to dedicate some days over the upcoming weeks to visit each of these boroughs and dive into what they have to offer. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for lovely parks, engaging activities, cozy cafes, delightful restaurants, charming pubs, or even intriguing aspects of local history that I should discover. Your insights would mean a lot to me as I explore these lesser-known parts of our vibrant city!

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!