Spots

Oldest pub on the Thames — wooden jetty, river view, low ceilings.

London's defining food market — go early Saturday, eat your way around the perimeter.

Borough's smaller, scruffier sibling — railway arches, weekend only.

Foot-only suspension bridge from St Paul's to Tate Modern — the only crossing aligned on St Paul's dome.

Turbine Hall first, top-floor terrace second — the rest is bonus.

Floors 34–52 of The Shard — the highest sky pool in western Europe. Splurge with a river view.

Open-air replica of the original — £5 groundling tickets, rain or shine. April–October main season.

Nick Hytner's post-NT venue by Tower Bridge — flexible auditorium, high-profile programming.

Frank's Cafe rooftop, Bussey Building, Rye Lane — south-London arts' current centre of gravity.