I tried the Orpington Cafe and Record Store - TripAdvisor's top-rated restaurant in Orpington - and it certainly lived up to expectations.

Reshape Fitness - complete with reformer pilates and a juice bar- is set to open in Orpington later this year.

One of the last towns before the green belt and the M25, Orpington in south London offers a quick commute of about 30 minutes into London Bridge and the City, and a peaceful alternative for families ...