Greenwich

The park and the river make a real difference to daily life — it doesn't feel like inner London. The market is good for a weekend browse. The main drawback is the tourist crowds around the centre at weekends.

Lovely for a family day out — park, boats, history, the lot. The DLR and river boat make it easy to reach. Parking is difficult, so I'd always come in by public transport.

Quieter and greener than where I live now, with a real village feel near the park. Some users say the centre gets too touristy, and they have a point, but step back from the market and it's calm.