Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Great fun with live music. Every night of the week has a different theme. Worth booking in advance.
83 locals recommend
Big Easy, Kings Road Chelsea
332-334 King's RdGreat fun with live music. Every night of the week has a different theme. Worth booking in advance.
Superb top-end food with incredible views over London. Try and get there for sunset if possible.
You will definitely need to book many weeks in advance, but worth it if you can.
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateSuperb top-end food with incredible views over London. Try and get there for sunset if possible.
You will definitely need to book many weeks in advance, but worth it if you can.
Great food, superb views, very conveniently located. You won't leave the restaurant hungry!
22 locals recommend
STEAX AND THE CITY
Great food, superb views, very conveniently located. You won't leave the restaurant hungry!
Parks & Nature
Just around the corner. Great for kids, walks, sports, and a bit of peace and quiet. Such a diverse range of possibilities so close to the apartment.
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadJust around the corner. Great for kids, walks, sports, and a bit of peace and quiet. Such a diverse range of possibilities so close to the apartment.
Forget you are in London as you walk past hundreds of beautiful deer and much more.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Forget you are in London as you walk past hundreds of beautiful deer and much more.
Just beautiful and worth a trip down if the weather is good and time allows.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadJust beautiful and worth a trip down if the weather is good and time allows.
Central London is almost unique for having so many fantastic green spaces. This is as worth visiting as any and perfect for combining with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
268 locals recommend
St. James's Park Station
Central London is almost unique for having so many fantastic green spaces. This is as worth visiting as any and perfect for combining with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
Very beautiful Japanese Garden to enjoy as well as the rest of this fantastic London spot.
839 locals recommend
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceVery beautiful Japanese Garden to enjoy as well as the rest of this fantastic London spot.
If it is Christmas, be sure to visit Winter Wonderland (which you can see from the balcony). Lots going on in summer too, but often a little crowded.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
If it is Christmas, be sure to visit Winter Wonderland (which you can see from the balcony). Lots going on in summer too, but often a little crowded.
Not London's best park, but excellently situated next to Buckingham Palace.
183 locals recommend
Green Park
Green ParkNot London's best park, but excellently situated next to Buckingham Palace.
Essentials
Large, fantastic supermarket less than a minute walk from the front door.
Only thing to note is that it does not open in the morning on a Sunday.
323 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareLarge, fantastic supermarket less than a minute walk from the front door.
Only thing to note is that it does not open in the morning on a Sunday.
Getting Around
Easy to get anywhere from Vauxhall. Great link for trains, underground, bikes, boats, walking, and getting to London's two main airports (Heathrow and Gatwick).
98 locals recommend
Vauxhall station
Easy to get anywhere from Vauxhall. Great link for trains, underground, bikes, boats, walking, and getting to London's two main airports (Heathrow and Gatwick).
Sightseeing
The Houses of Parliament with Big Ben is one of the most iconic building sets in the world. It is also walking distance from the apartment and a must see for anyone coming to London.
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
The Houses of Parliament with Big Ben is one of the most iconic building sets in the world. It is also walking distance from the apartment and a must see for anyone coming to London.
Iconic and with some of the best views in London. Worth a trip around if time allows.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Iconic and with some of the best views in London. Worth a trip around if time allows.
Hidden in central London, this is one of the most beautiful parks of the city. Well worth a visit and good to tie in with a trip to Borough Market and the Shard.
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayHidden in central London, this is one of the most beautiful parks of the city. Well worth a visit and good to tie in with a trip to Borough Market and the Shard.
No trip to London is complete without seeing Buckingham Palace. If you can time it to see the 'Changing of the Guard', and better still 'Trooping the Colour' it will be even more of a bonus.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
No trip to London is complete without seeing Buckingham Palace. If you can time it to see the 'Changing of the Guard', and better still 'Trooping the Colour' it will be even more of a bonus.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the England Football Team, FA Cup Final, and now several NFL regular season games.
337 locals recommend
Wembley Stadium
Home of the England Football Team, FA Cup Final, and now several NFL regular season games.
The Home of Rugby.
Come to watch the England Rugby Team, the London 7s tournament, various significant club matches, and occasional NFL regular season games. Easy to get to from central London.
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdThe Home of Rugby.
Come to watch the England Rugby Team, the London 7s tournament, various significant club matches, and occasional NFL regular season games. Easy to get to from central London.
Canopy exploring just a few minutes from the apartment in central London.
42 locals recommend
Go Ape Battersea
Canopy exploring just a few minutes from the apartment in central London.
Walk through Battersea Park and enjoy some family fun on this new crazy golf course.
39 locals recommend
Putt in the Park
Albert Bridge RoadWalk through Battersea Park and enjoy some family fun on this new crazy golf course.
Home of the 2012 Olympic Athletics, now now West Ham Football Club, if you want to travel to East London and you like sports, this is a must!
191 locals recommend
London Stadium
Home of the 2012 Olympic Athletics, now now West Ham Football Club, if you want to travel to East London and you like sports, this is a must!
Wimbledon, the home of tennis!
If you are in London during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships (end of June to early July), it is worth the queue for the strawberries and cream... and tennis... you can enjoy inside.
94 locals recommend
All England Lawn Tennis Club Centre Court
Church RoadWimbledon, the home of tennis!
If you are in London during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships (end of June to early July), it is worth the queue for the strawberries and cream... and tennis... you can enjoy inside.
Arts & Culture
Tate Britain
MillbankJust a walk from the apartment and well worth a visit.
Possibly the best museum in the world. Along with most of London's other museums, it is also free.
Occasionally the museum puts on evening events and live music, worth checking to see if anything is going on in this regard.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadPossibly the best museum in the world. Along with most of London's other museums, it is also free.
Occasionally the museum puts on evening events and live music, worth checking to see if anything is going on in this regard.
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadSuperb free museum. Great for all ages.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkEnjoy Shakespeare as it is supposed to be seen!
Few better places for anyone history and culture lovers to explore on a sunny day. The Palace is accompanied by a wonderful hedge maze and gardens. It is also next to Bushy Park which is lovely place for a long summer walk.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayFew better places for anyone history and culture lovers to explore on a sunny day. The Palace is accompanied by a wonderful hedge maze and gardens. It is also next to Bushy Park which is lovely place for a long summer walk.