Seven Dials is close to Covent Garden yet it seems far removed from the crowds of tourists. This funky, laid-back neighbourhood, which includes Earlham Street, Monmouth Street, Neal Street, Neals Yard and Shorts Gardens, has unique shops and vintage clothing stores that offer something different from the usual high street fare. You’ll also find plenty of charming cafes, pubs and restaurants to whet your appetite. At the centre of it all is the Sundial Pillar, a monument topped by sundials.