Cool Areas to Visit in London (That You've Never Heard Of)

Forget London Bridge, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square... those areas are super-touristy, crowded, and don't show the character of London. In this video I'm taking you to three areas in London where Londoners enjoy spending time, and that show you the side of the city that is full of character and diverse.

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[scousebusters]

Upper street in Islington is great for Bars and restaurants too. It’s not far from Kings Cross, so if you haven’t been there Jess check it out. It’s so good someone has come to London and is embracing what our city is all about.

[triumphbonnt]

Our family just returned from a trip to Italy via a brief stop over in London. Watched a number of your videos prior to the trip and found them extremely helpful in getting the 'lay of the land' in London. We visited a number of cool places on and off the typical tourist destinations. All of us are very keen on returning to London for a longer duration so that we can see more of the places that you have highlighted in your videos. One trip can be solely for the purpose of mastering the Underground and learning how to efficiently get around! Thanks again.

[RoamaroundAndy]

As an English travel vlogger this made me very ashamed that I’ve never been to London. Fantastic video, very informative.

[miskamysa]

I've been in London for almost 3 years, can't believe I've never visited such lovely spots! Thanks for recommending those <3

[ryebowen]

This video is getting me so excited for my solo trip next year in the spring!

[jasoncrobar]

I did visit Brixton a couple of years ago. Fantastic market. Just a great neighbourhood, overall. Still, I think one of my favourite areas to visit would be Muswell Hill. Highgate is lovely, as well. Just a great part of London to walk around & enjoy. Toff's of Muswell Hill, right at the Fortis Green Rd / Muswell Hill Broadway roundabout, has the best fish & chips I've ever had, anywhere! I'd recommend taking the Tube & bus to get there, and walking downhill back to Highgate to work off the food! Maybe drop in to the Angel Inn for a drink - recommended especially to any Monty Python fans. Graham Chapman was a regular there, and there's a blue plaque on the wall in his memory.

[chuck]

Useful tips all easily accessible and not expensive either to wine dine and socialise. Exmouth market is a good suggestion. I would also advise Hampstead for a change of scenery and Fitzrovia or neighbouring Bloombsury for a bit of laid back culture, history and some nice eateries and pubs.

[stellastarr]

Awesome video Jess! 👏👏 i visited London in August and one of my friends who lives there suggested we had lunch at Caravan, Exmouth market. Such a cool place for lunch, coffee, drinks and the street food is amazing! There are also some beautiful independent shops. Glad that you mentioned it in your video.

[vikem]

i lived in London almost 3 years, but i still discover many new places where i´ve never been.Thank you :)

[laineesays]

Brixton Market and Brixton Village are my hidden gems as I used to live in that area. Definitely worth a visit!

[NatsuMatto]

Super late to comment on your video, but I just found your channel today. My girlfriend and I were in London over last Christmas week, and we had a great time going to Camden market and THEN slipping down to the canal and walking along the banks all the way to the zoo! Quite a walk, but worth it.

[georgeallman]

We were in London in early July 2022. We are planning a return trip from Florida and appreciate your help.

[zzzzz]

Just returned from London, we've stayed near Spitalfields market, on Brick Lane street, and it's a very cool and safe area, very nice buildings nearby and very close to the city center. We really hope that we'll be back in London soon! :)

[Simulacra]

Leather Lane market on a weekday lunchtime is similar to Exmouth Market and only 10 minutes walk away. Lots of great food vendors there too! It's only a two minute walk from Farringdon station or Chancery Lane station. Great video!

[TheMusicianTom]

Clerkenwell has lots of places to visit. Smithfield market, the Charterhouse, Barbican centre with lake, knights of St John, great pubs

[rafthejaf]

Check out Bloomsbury farmers market in Torrington Square every Thursday. A great combo of fresh and cooked hot food with around 40 stalls. Just between SOAS and Birkbeck colleges and only a five minute walk away from the British museum!

[zaklinailic]

I been all of them week ago. My first time in London. Thanx for the videos. I look all of them. You help me a lott. Big kiss from Slovenia~Ljubljana🥰💋

[sunnyr]

Born and bred Londoner (Hackney). I still live here. Aside from London Fields and broadway market. There’s Dalston (cool bars), Hackney Central (pop ups), Hackney Wick (breweries) and of course Shoreditch (for a night out - quite touristy though). Upper street, in Islington is lovely too

[DexterGamingOnYT]

Greenwich has a great market and is close to the O2 you can visit the cuttys sark and us the old Thames foot tunnel recommend the mitre pub for live music and food. also if you go to Eltham you can find the palace of Henry the VIII plus there’s the Eltham grill and further along is the Avery built in the Victorian period by an American trade investor found at Avery hill
Crystal Palace Park has a lot of history with some Egyptian artefacts on the grounds of the ruins.

[garygatter]

When you are on Columbia Road flower market don't miss Jack Garcia's coffee shop, amazing pastries and brilliant coffee but incredibly busy so get there before 9