Travels in....Elephant and Castle

Now, I know what you're going to say. "Travel in Elephant and Castle? Are you mad? What's there except a bloody great eyesore of a shopping centre and enough takeaways to feed the entire British Army."

Well, according to this article by the Guardian, you're wrong. Elephant and Castle is now has the coolest music scene in the UK. FACT. Now, I've been unintentionally hanging around Elephant and Castle for some time for the occasional good night out at The Coronet and since reading the Guardian article, I've taken a closer look at some of the venues.

I'm ashamed to admitted I hadn't spent any time at Corsica Studios until earlier this year, and boy, was I missing out. It's an utterly inspiring and diverse venue space, dedicated to cutting-edge creativity and culture. For big beat cravers this patch of South London is also home to the legendary Ministry of Sound nightclub, but it's not only music fans that have something to gain from a trip t'other side of the river.

Elephant and Castle is also building a strong reputation as a leader in London's alternative art scene - with unique exhibitions taking place in reclaimed or run-down shops and of course the London College of Communication showcasing photography work from their recent graduates.

With billions of pounds soon to be spent in regenerating the area, it seems that Elephant and Castle will not be such a well kept secret much longer.