Waterloo Station

London's busiest station is a hub of activity at all hours of the day. The gateway to London from the south and south-west, Waterloo is also a major transport hub for commuters living within in south-west London.

There's a broad choice of popular shops for picking up basics like Boots, Marks and Spencer, WH Smith and charming branch of the independent bookshop chain Foyles. For beauty and gifts check out shops like Oliver Bonas, Lush and Hotel Chocolat and for fashion Accessorize and FatFace are great choices.

Up on the balcony, drop into Marugame for the best Japanese udon bowls, made fresh while you wait, find a balcony seat at the Benugo cafe and watch the hustle and bustle below and settle in for food and drinks at the contemporary pub and kitchen Victory which opens for breakfast from 8am.

For sandwiches, pasties, bakes, doughnuts, coffees and other takeaway fast food favourites there's plenty of choice from all the biggest chains including Delice de France, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Pret a Manger, Krispy Creme, McDonald's, Pure, Burger King, Starbucks, Wasabi, Gregg's and Costa Coffee.