What's in Greenwich

It's nice to get out of the city to explore a new part of London every now and then..or at least thats what I think anyway!

Living and working in London, as I have done for the past 6 years, you can get trapped by the familiarity of what you know, the bus route to work, the shops by your house, the bars close to work. London is made up of a collections of small villages, each with it's own personality and atmosphere. Just a hop skip and a jump away from somewhere you know could be an area of the city that is full of exciting new places waiting to be explored.

Visiting the same places can get dull but venturing out into the unknown can be a little daunting too. To guide the average Londoner around the hidden nooks and crannies of the city's limits we have the 'Take me shopping in…' section, where here at the Capital London Guide head office, we open your eyes to the hidden gems that lurk on almost every street in London.

Today we're taking a trip around Greenwich, in all it's historical glory. We’re taking you on a trip to the east, where a shopping trips more of a day out than an exhausting trawl. Check out some of the places below, or pop back to our shopping guide to explore more great places to flash the cash in London.

Next month we are looking for the best places to shopping south of the river. If you think that you could take us there let us know your favorite places to go.