'I went to Greenwich High Street: One of the UK’s loveliest’

The Times described the borough as being “fiercely proud of its heritage and protective of its independent retailers”.

So, we headed to Greenwich to find out what makes it so special.

It is a pleasure to see that there are indeed lots of independent businesses in Greenwich – it was a breath of fresh air not to see a Pret everywhere I looked for a change.

Greenwich (Image: Emma Fradgley)

For example, there is an artisan French bistro and deli called Champagne and Fromage which was very popular with lots of people inside.

Across the road from there was Lokanta, a Turkish bar and grill with a rating of four and a half stars on Tripadvisor.

Or, two shops over from Lokanta is Black Eye, a coffee and brunch spot that is a hit with locals with a whopping five stars in Tripadvisor.

One reviewer said: “It has amazing breakfasts with fresh, high quality ingredients cooked to perfection.

Greenwich (Image: Emma Fradgley)

“It is a lovely environment and relaxed atmosphere.”

Greenwich market is also brimming with independent retailers selling their goods from food to jewellery to antiques.

According to The Times, one of the gems of Greenwich is the “indie shopping” you can find at Beadoir where they sell beads and handmade jewellery.

Another is Mr Humbug if you are looking for an old-fashioned sweet shop in the borough.

Greenwich (Image: Emma Fradgley)

The Times recommends l’Hexagone for “the whiffiest cheeses outside of France”.

Being close to the river gives visitors the perfect opportunity to grab an Uber boat and head along the river Thames to see the sights of London from the water and then arrive in the lovely high street.

You can tap in, as you would on the tube, at North Greenwich or Greenwich pier and head all the way along to Putney if you choose or stop nearer to central London to do some sight-seeing.

It’s not just the shopping in Greenwich that makes the area so busy, it is also home to numerous Bridgerton filming locations which people come from far and wide to visit.

For example, the iconic Queen’s House which you can combine with a visit to the beautiful and leafy Greenwich Park.

Ranger's House, Greenwich (Image: Emma Fradgley)

There is also Rangers House on the other side of Greenwich Park, which is the home of the Bridgerton family themselves in the hit series.

I was awestruck when I saw it, as a Bridgerton fan myself I could not believe this was on south east London’s doorstep.

Of course, there is the Cutty Sark.

The Cutty Sark is a legendary 19th century ship that used to bring tea back from China at record breaking speeds.

The ship can be found in the heart of Greenwich, just around the corner from the renowned Greenwich market.

It is absolutely breath taking to see in real life and I could not believe this massive ship was just a stone’s throw from the already stunning high street.

There are numerous pubs throughout Greenwich to enjoy a pint at – whether you are looking for something traditional, quirky or modern it’s all there.