Greenwich and Lewisham are two of the unhappiest places to live in Britain, according to a recent report.
Out of 13 places listed, six were in the capital, with Greenwich and Lewisham ranking seventh and sixth respectively by the Office for National Statistics.
Corby, in Northamptonshire, was rated the unhappiest place to live.
But it’s not all doom and gloom because we have 10 reasons for why these two boroughs are better than some might think.
1. You can visit the oldest park in Britain
Visited by millions of Londoners and tourists every year, Greenwich is the home of the Queen’s House and has been the stage for the 2006 Tour of Britain cycle race and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Its description on Royal Parks’ website reads: “The most historic of all Royal Parks, Greenwich Park dates back to Roman Times and was enclosed in 1433.
“From the statue of General Wolfe, the park offers imperious views across the River Thames all the way to St. Paul’s Cathedral.”
2. It is home to The Old Brewery
A ‘unique and historic pub’ according to its website, it is a stone’s throw away from British clipper ship the Cutty Sark.
It is also set within the grounds of the Old Royal Navy College and offers a variety of British food sourced from across the south east of England.
One customer review on Trip Advisor wrote: “We visited the place on one of the sunny weekends [and] absolutely enjoyed it!
“Stunning fish and chips and burgers, lovely friendly staff! Would definitely recommend to visit when you are in Greenwich.”
3. It has one of Britain’s biggest entertainment venues
Many world renowned artists have performed in The O2 Arena including Rihanna, Jay Z, Chris Martin and Rod Stewart.
The late Prince pulled off 21 consecutive nights at the dome in August 2007, while a Spice Girls reunion gig was its fastest selling show when it sold out in just 38 seconds that same year.
On June 24 last month, the date marked the 10th year since its re-opening under its current name.
4. The largest maritime museum in the world is located in Greenwich
“Explore the history of life on the sea – the adventures, the battles, the bravery and the discoveries – through the vast collection of art and objects at the world’s largest maritime museum,” reads the National Maritime Museum's description on the Royal Maritime Greenwich website.
It is one of four buildings that come under Maritime Greenwich, which is one 1,052 World Heritage Sites listed across the globe by UNESCO.
5. You can take in the sights of the capital on the Emirates Air Line
Opening in 2012, Londoners and tourists can take a cable car journey over the River Thames, from The O2 Arena to the Royal Docks near the ExCeL exhibition centre.
It is the first urban cable car in both the capital and the United Kingdom.
Its description on Guide London reads: “The journey takes up to 10 minutes, rises almost 100 meters, and produces superb views of the London skyline.”
6. Fill your boots at Lewisham Model Market
Every summer the Street Feast at Lewisham Model Market returns and is a huge favourite among locals and people visiting from further afield. There's the chance to tuck into super trendy street food such as Mama’s Jerk and Mother Flipper.
7. One of the most oversubscribed state schools in England is in Lewisham
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College on Pepys Road, New Cross, has been rated ‘outstanding’ in its overall effectiveness since 2008.
Many notable alumni have attended the secondary school, including footballer brothers Bradley and Shaun Wright-Phillips, former England international Scott Parker and singer-songwriter Katy B.
New Cross is also the home of Goldsmiths University, one of the University of London’s 10 higher education institutions.
8. You can visit the award-winning Brockley Market
It won Best Retailer at the Urban Food Awards in 2014, Time Out’s 100 Best Cheap Eats in 2015 and their Love London Awards three years in a row from 2014 to 2016.
Its website reads: “A weekly Saturday market featuring locally sourced produce, Brockley Market has quickly established as one of London’s leading showcases and outlets for artisan and small producers.”
9. You can discover a variety of cultural exhibitions at one of London’s few anthropology museums
Horniman Museum and Gardens is a short distance from Forest Hill railway station and provides a variety of events, displays and exhibitions all year round.
There are several performances ongoing this year until the autumn including Pani, India Unplugged and The Robot Zoo.
For Pani, the website reads: “Explore the complex relationships between people and water in south Asia in this thought-provoking display.”
10. Showcase your creative talents at Lewisham Arthouse
Formerly a Grade II listed library and a popular destination for Goldsmiths students, you can get involved by running a gallery or an event in return for studio space.
Otherwise you can attend a free exhibition or class, including life drawing or botanical illustration.
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