Dulwich

Dulwich is a relaxed park-filled area in South London. It's full of parks, small cafés and restaurants and child friendly atmosphere. This place seems to be a kind of place where many Londoners decide to raise their kids. Dulwich has that kind of village atmosphere that makes you forget you're actually in London.

Lee River Valley & Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey is not strictly in London. It's just barely in Essex. This little village has an old medieval church and a cute village main street. Right next to it, this time actually in London, is the Lee River Valley, which is one of the greatest nature areas in greater London.