Buzz·Posted on 4 Sept 201642 Pictures That Prove Walthamstow Is The Best Place To Live In LondonIt's got it all.by Becky BarnicoatBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Where else in London can you explore a neon wonderland like God's Own Junkyard? 2. It's even got a cafe, so you can settle down on a sofa with a coffee or a beer, and soak up the rainbow rays. 3. And when you've got your neon kicks, you can head across the yard to Wild Card Brewery for a craft beer in the sunshine. 4. Or maybe you'd prefer a cocktail at Mother's Ruin Gin Palace? View this photo on Instagram 5. Living in Walthamstow, you're surrounded by nature. You can watch the sunrise over the marshes... 6. ...or cycle through wild flowers. 7. It's packed full of wildlife. 8. And on the other side of Walthamstow, you've got Epping Forest. There's nowhere else like it in autumn. 9. The paths that wind through the ancient beech trees make it feel like something from a fairytale. 10. And then there's the enormous street market, bustling with people. 11. There's always something interesting going on – a music festival, a parade, a street party. View this photo on Instagram 12. Satisfy your cravings for pie, mash, and jellied eels at L. Manze. You'll feel like you've travelled back in time. View this photo on Instagram 13. Or stop for a cuppa at Jesse's cafe. View this photo on Instagram 14. The buttermilk chicken burger at Eat 17 might change your life a little bit. View this photo on Instagram 15. And there's nothing better than spending a a lazy weekend exploring the shops and restaurants on Orford Road in Walthamstow village. View this photo on Instagram 16. You should definitely pop into the world's fanciest Spar – it's got an over-the-top selection of delicious cakes. View this photo on Instagram 17. Seriously, Walthamstow's Spar is so ridiculously, gloriously posh it's got a takeaway pizzeria at the back. View this photo on Instagram 18. And the pizza is yum. View this photo on Instagram 19. The houses in Walthamstow village are picture-postcard perfect. View this photo on Instagram 20. The sweet little 19th-century cottages look like doll's houses. View this photo on Instagram 21. And when you walk past "The Ancient House", with it's higgledy-piggledy roof and beams, it's hard to believe you're still in London. View this photo on Instagram 22. It honestly feels more like you're in the countryside sometimes. View this photo on Instagram 23. There are so many great pubs. The Nag's Head has a massive beer garden, and serves great pizza. View this photo on Instagram 24. The Bell has huge beer garden too, and it's also a great place to hunker down inside by the fire with a roast on a wet day. View this photo on Instagram 25. The Rose and Crown is a proper local which has a THEATRE upstairs where big names like Bridget Christie try out their new sets. View this photo on Instagram 26. And The Queen's Arms do killer steak and chips. View this photo on Instagram 27. As if all that wasn't enough, the beautiful old EMD cinema building is now an amazing bar, Mirth, Marvel and Maud. View this photo on Instagram 28. You can grab a cocktail here while they restore the old cinema and turn it into a brand new entertainment venue. View this photo on Instagram 29. There are endless places to eat good food. The pizzas at Sodo are top notch. 30. And Pinar Kebab have been serving up mouth-wateringly good doner and sis since the '70s. View this photo on Instagram 31. Wood Street Market is a gem – it's full of tiny independent shops selling everything from antique toys to lampshades. View this photo on Instagram 32. There's even a tiny rum bar right at the back, and jerk chicken barbecues on the weekend. View this photo on Instagram 33. The William Morris Museum, set in a stately home in Lloyd Park, do brilliant exhibitions featuring artists like Grayson Perry and Yinka Shonibare. View this photo on Instagram 34. Lloyd Park is a fantastic place to go for a walk or a jog. It's got a picturesque lake. View this photo on Instagram 35. And a beautiful flower garden. View this photo on Instagram 36. And a skate park. View this photo on Instagram 37. And while the Walthamstow Dogs is sadly gone (but not forgotten, RIP). View this photo on Instagram 38. The dogs of Walthamstow live on – Lloyd Park is a brilliant place for dog spots. View this photo on Instagram 39. And Hollow Ponds is great for hounds too. View this photo on Instagram 40. There are tons of independent shops. View this photo on Instagram 41. And incredible street art all over the place. View this photo on Instagram 42. Yep, Walthamstow's the best place to live in London. View this photo on Instagram