Our thanks go to @londonist, @Tangentical, @lelalondon, @LC-arts and @cappucinocrawl for their thoughts and inspiration.

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Your tips:
 

• Camley Street Natural Park - two unique acres of wild green space right in the heart of London, this innovative and internationally acclaimed reserve is a place for both people and wildlife.
• Castle’s Pie & Mash - popular pie, mash, eels and liquor cafe in Camden Town, established by the Castle family in 1934. A must for those seeking a taste of traditional London cuisine.
• Hampstead Lawn Billiard and Skittle Club - the Freemason Arms in Hampstead is one of two London venues where you can play London skittles (or old English skittles). The skittle alley is tucked away in the pub cellar.
• Yumchaa - the two Camden shops provide a quiet retreat, a great place to meet for tea, have lunch, spend entire afternoons, do some work (there's free WiFi) or do no work
• Cosmo China - a collective of artists hand-decorating bone china in the heart of Bloomsbury.
• Judith Michael and Daughter - brimming with antique and vintage treasures, Judith Michael and Daughter in Primrose Hill is the perfect destination for individual and unique items.

What are your top tips? Tell us in the comments.