Putney

Ready? Set. Go. Putney may be the starting point of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, but happy hour continues long after spectators leave its riverside terraces. Just 10km from central London, it’s all greenspaces, good-time bars and community vibes. Criss-cross Putney Heath’s woodland, walk the Thames Path, join a rowing class or explore Lacy Road’s indie shops and cafés.