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An invaluable guide to making the urban environment your own playground, developed in association with the NISSAN QASHQAI - 100% Urban Proof. Every fortnight we'll be inviting you to submit your tip on a suggested topic, and the best tip submitted will receive a TomTom One GB V3 In Car Satellite Navigation system.
Urban art
Forget tagging and hastily sprayed graffiti – the urban environment provides a concrete canvas for a new breed of artist. There are dozens of examples of great street art out there. Know the location of a Banksy? Seen something equally eye-catching on a wall, bridge or building? Then share it by uploading your top tip
Add New TipWhen Sir Laurence Olivier lent his name and energies to the National Theatre on London's Southbank - he kindly insisted that EVERY PERFORMANCE thereafter at...
Posted By theglyn on 2008-08-07
Stokes Croft in Bristol is home to some of Bansky's older works of art. Head down Gloucester Road and keep your eyes peeled....
Posted By NdG on 2008-06-05
Urban adventure
Some people like cavorting in the countryside or picnicking in the park. Others get their kicks in the city. Maybe you know of a great skateboard park. Maybe you’ve seen some amazing mountain bike action take place near your home. Or maybe you know of a great climbing wall. Do you have a favourite place to go for an urban adventure? Then share it with the big wide world.
Urban shops
The urban environment can be great for encouraging specialist retailers. Do you know somewhere to shop that’s unlike anywhere else? Let us know where to pick up something totally unique.
Urban trivial pursuit
We all know what happened at Peterloo or the Traitor’s Gate, but do you know any little-known historical titbits from your urban area? Let us in on the secret with a weblink and postcode.
Urban relics
Every city has its forgotten relics: secret spots they forgot to build over, like old bomb shelters, disused railway stations, little-known ruins and the like. Do you know any? Don’t forget to leave us a link plotting where your relic is.
Urban oases
Do you have a favourite retreat from urban life, somewhere with cafes, bars, a boating lake or a sandpit?
Getting from A to B
Urban transport can make or break your day. If you know a shortcut that saves you valuable minutes, share it with others