Here are five secret places to explore to discover a different side of London, away from the crowds of tourists. Planning a trip to London? Here are some articles to help you prepare for your stay ...

Once a medieval church, this quiet ruin in central London is now an ivy covered public garden full of beauty and history.

Maltby Street Market is a must-visit destination for London's foodies - and it's right by the famous Bermondsey Beer Mile.

It didn’t work, but London still got an architectural treasure in the process — Two Temple Place. In 1891, Astor had had enough of his native America, declaring “the newspapers make the ...

One follower wrote: "Lovely places. Thank you for sharing ... "Thank you darling - wish you were in London in August so we could go to these hidden gems together." ...

If you’re looking for a hidden gem in London, Nunhead’s Victorian allure and village charm might just be the perfect find. It is number 10 in the top 20 best secret villages to live in.

Away from the tourist hotspots of the Tower of London or the National Gallery ... The user writes: "A secret place where you can sit in among beautiful plants and trees and have a great coffee.

London’s hidden theatres. Photo credit ... It was refurbished and reopened in 2011, solidifying its place in London’s theatre scene. Hosting debut productions before they move to bigger ...

War is a machine serviced by countless places, parts and people ... He created a building of hidden tunnels and unexpected doorways. A century passed with little to report, until 1940, when a secret ...

It possesses a village feel that is hard to find in London ... There’s so much magic in places like these, where discovering new cheeses is like uncovering a new secret. And let’s be honest ...