Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Authentic Japanese restaurant with an extensive and affordable menu. What it lacks in space is made up for by the experience! We always leave feeling very full!
59 locals recommend
Eat Tokyo (Notting Hill Gate)
17 Notting Hill GateAuthentic Japanese restaurant with an extensive and affordable menu. What it lacks in space is made up for by the experience! We always leave feeling very full!
Fantastic 'underground' restaurant with opulent Art Deco styling. French style service & food, Cabaret Bar (booking required), American Bar. Good value, great location & feels like a special night out
49 locals recommend
Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StFantastic 'underground' restaurant with opulent Art Deco styling. French style service & food, Cabaret Bar (booking required), American Bar. Good value, great location & feels like a special night out
Busy and very popular canteen style Italian eatery. You will be fighting for a seat in the evening. All the food is delicious and fresh and the atmosphere is buzzing. The queue is for the pizzeria.
52 locals recommend
Princi
135 Wardour StBusy and very popular canteen style Italian eatery. You will be fighting for a seat in the evening. All the food is delicious and fresh and the atmosphere is buzzing. The queue is for the pizzeria.
Great 'oasis' park location! Delicious food by Chef Gary O'Sullivan. Set in a 17th century summer ballroom of the once great Holland House estate - now one of London's most beautiful garden parks.
28 locals recommend
The Belvedere
Abbotsbury RoadGreat 'oasis' park location! Delicious food by Chef Gary O'Sullivan. Set in a 17th century summer ballroom of the once great Holland House estate - now one of London's most beautiful garden parks.
A little bit of Spain in West London, serving traditional, authentic Spanish food and wines. Delicious, fast and friendly - just when you need a break from all that shopping
11 locals recommend
Tapas Revolution
A little bit of Spain in West London, serving traditional, authentic Spanish food and wines. Delicious, fast and friendly - just when you need a break from all that shopping
Italian dishes - Jamie Oliver style. Huge restaurant with a big menu to match. Walking distance from our place.
57 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian Shepherd's Bush
1078 Ariel WayItalian dishes - Jamie Oliver style. Huge restaurant with a big menu to match. Walking distance from our place.
Delicious and DIFFERENT Mexican food in a small, quirky establishment. Try the cactus! Really... cactus. Good place to buy 'Day if the Dead' memorabilia too. Authentic and well-priced tasty food.
74 locals recommend
Taqueria
141-145 Westbourne GroveDelicious and DIFFERENT Mexican food in a small, quirky establishment. Try the cactus! Really... cactus. Good place to buy 'Day if the Dead' memorabilia too. Authentic and well-priced tasty food.
Delicious dim sum and Scottish seafood at the Dorsett Hotel - just down the road
42 locals recommend
Shikumen
58 Shepherd's Bush GrnDelicious dim sum and Scottish seafood at the Dorsett Hotel - just down the road
Delicious food, good service, nice ambiance and decor. Walking distance from 'home' at the Westfield Shopping Mall.
13 locals recommend
Balans, Westfield Shepherds Bush
1034 Ariel WayDelicious food, good service, nice ambiance and decor. Walking distance from 'home' at the Westfield Shopping Mall.
All-day American / French diner. Busy and bustling. Good food and great location. Great for a 'posh' breakfast with a perfect Bloody Mary...
272 locals recommend
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdAll-day American / French diner. Busy and bustling. Good food and great location. Great for a 'posh' breakfast with a perfect Bloody Mary...
Organic and fair trade coffee shop and celebrity-spotting hang-out. Great for people-watching. We have seen Annie Lennox here a few times... Right opposite 'The Electric' too, so more celebs there...
75 locals recommend
Coffee
214 Portobello RdOrganic and fair trade coffee shop and celebrity-spotting hang-out. Great for people-watching. We have seen Annie Lennox here a few times... Right opposite 'The Electric' too, so more celebs there...
A 'Very British' Thai restaurant - in Notting Hill Gate! What more could you want? Fabulous pub setting decorated to the MAX inside and out - probably London's most famous Thai restaurant.
152 locals recommend
The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetA 'Very British' Thai restaurant - in Notting Hill Gate! What more could you want? Fabulous pub setting decorated to the MAX inside and out - probably London's most famous Thai restaurant.
Delicious Portuguese custard tarts and more - plus one of the best browsing streets in London: fashion boutiques, bric-a-brac, antiques, street food, independent shops - walking distance too!
16 locals recommend
Café O'Porto
62A Golborne RdDelicious Portuguese custard tarts and more - plus one of the best browsing streets in London: fashion boutiques, bric-a-brac, antiques, street food, independent shops - walking distance too!
Stylish modern wine bar and restaurant which attracts a 'media' crowd. You never know who you might spot as it is right next to the BBC
Davy's at White City
Stylish modern wine bar and restaurant which attracts a 'media' crowd. You never know who you might spot as it is right next to the BBC
Inventive seasonal Italian cuisine and fine wines in an airy riverside location with outdoor dining. An institution! If you like Italian food - this is one of the best in London. Not cheap - a treat!
150 locals recommend
The River Café
Rainville RoadInventive seasonal Italian cuisine and fine wines in an airy riverside location with outdoor dining. An institution! If you like Italian food - this is one of the best in London. Not cheap - a treat!
Head Chef Brett Graham has earned 2 Michelin stars for his upscale, modern fine dining mecca. Great wine and of course, delicious food.
288 locals recommend
The Ledbury
127 Ledbury RdHead Chef Brett Graham has earned 2 Michelin stars for his upscale, modern fine dining mecca. Great wine and of course, delicious food.
Yotam Ottolenghi's self-named bakery/cafe/take-away/foodie place. This is the original. Ready made food options to take away - or be lucky to get one of the few tables.
202 locals recommend
Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi's self-named bakery/cafe/take-away/foodie place. This is the original. Ready made food options to take away - or be lucky to get one of the few tables.
An all-day townhouse set across four floors so you can drink, dine and relax. Head Chef Jon Pollard comes from Soho House, and the food is worthy of the name: classic grill house-style dishes using outstanding British produce. An absolute must-have is the chipotle chicken wings, maple-smoked for that beautiful sweet and (obviously) smoky combination. The beef is aged in-house for 39 days or more, causing an explosion of maximum tenderness and flavour. These guys are masters!
16 locals recommend
West Thirty Six
36 Golborne RoadAn all-day townhouse set across four floors so you can drink, dine and relax. Head Chef Jon Pollard comes from Soho House, and the food is worthy of the name: classic grill house-style dishes using outstanding British produce. An absolute must-have is the chipotle chicken wings, maple-smoked for that beautiful sweet and (obviously) smoky combination. The beef is aged in-house for 39 days or more, causing an explosion of maximum tenderness and flavour. These guys are masters!
Entertainment & Activities
Old-fashioned theatre-style cinema. We love it because Tuesday nights are so cheap £3.50 per ticket! And cheap = full, which makes the atmosphere great. You can also take your food & drinks inside
46 locals recommend
The Coronet Theatre
103 Notting Hill GateOld-fashioned theatre-style cinema. We love it because Tuesday nights are so cheap £3.50 per ticket! And cheap = full, which makes the atmosphere great. You can also take your food & drinks inside
Updated Edwardian cinema and bar with very comfortable seats and unique atmosphere
402 locals recommend
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello RdUpdated Edwardian cinema and bar with very comfortable seats and unique atmosphere
London's oldest (but refurbished) spa, with pools, steam rooms, sauna, gym, physiotherapy, personal training, fitness class studios. Marble walls, crystal chandeliers, Grade II listed building. Nice!
13 locals recommend
Porchester Centre
Porchester RoadLondon's oldest (but refurbished) spa, with pools, steam rooms, sauna, gym, physiotherapy, personal training, fitness class studios. Marble walls, crystal chandeliers, Grade II listed building. Nice!
Really wonderful independent cinema right near the Notting Hill Gate tube station. Incredible period interior, very comfortable seats, lovely staff and a great bar! Plus, they show really good movies!
90 locals recommend
Gate Picturehouse
87 Notting Hill GateReally wonderful independent cinema right near the Notting Hill Gate tube station. Incredible period interior, very comfortable seats, lovely staff and a great bar! Plus, they show really good movies!
Excellent aquarium - huge tanks containing all sorts of sea life. Well organised and easy to reach / surrounded by other points of interest.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadExcellent aquarium - huge tanks containing all sorts of sea life. Well organised and easy to reach / surrounded by other points of interest.
Huge screen 3D cinema - the biggest in Britain. Watching a film here is a completely immersive experience and the programme ranges from the latest IMAX blockbusters to world-class alternative content and educational presentations. Conveniently located in Waterloo - easy to reach by public transport
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
Huge screen 3D cinema - the biggest in Britain. Watching a film here is a completely immersive experience and the programme ranges from the latest IMAX blockbusters to world-class alternative content and educational presentations. Conveniently located in Waterloo - easy to reach by public transport
British Film Institute. Part of the South Bank arts venue. Learn about film history, watch films etc.
109 locals recommend
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdBritish Film Institute. Part of the South Bank arts venue. Learn about film history, watch films etc.
One of the world's most famous sporting arenas. Football is the main sport played here, but the filed also hosts American Football and athletics. One of the venues for the 2012 Olympic Games and an important live music stadium.
337 locals recommend
Wembley Stadium
One of the world's most famous sporting arenas. Football is the main sport played here, but the filed also hosts American Football and athletics. One of the venues for the 2012 Olympic Games and an important live music stadium.
The home of cricket. World level matches and a cricket museum. A must for any fan.
159 locals recommend
Lord's Cricket Ground
Saint John's Wood RoadThe home of cricket. World level matches and a cricket museum. A must for any fan.
World-renowned waxwork museum featuring accurate representations of the famous and infamous from historical and contemporary times. Try to get a queue-jumping ticket in advance from tube station kiosks and other ticket outlets as the line is usually VERY long, especially at weekends and school holidays.
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWorld-renowned waxwork museum featuring accurate representations of the famous and infamous from historical and contemporary times. Try to get a queue-jumping ticket in advance from tube station kiosks and other ticket outlets as the line is usually VERY long, especially at weekends and school holidays.
Home to the famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships. There's a tennis museum and you can explore the grounds and soak up the very special atmosphere. Hallowed ground for tennis fans. The tournament takes place at the end of June / 1st week of July
94 locals recommend
All England Lawn Tennis Club Centre Court
Church RoadHome to the famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships. There's a tennis museum and you can explore the grounds and soak up the very special atmosphere. Hallowed ground for tennis fans. The tournament takes place at the end of June / 1st week of July
The main venue for international and other important rugby matches in London. Also used as a live music venue for rock & pop concerts.
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdThe main venue for international and other important rugby matches in London. Also used as a live music venue for rock & pop concerts.
Shopping
Fantastic all-weather shopping mall with everything you need - right on our doorstep! Major high street shops, plus 'The Village' which has many designer stores. Also, huge cinema, restaurants, banks
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayFantastic all-weather shopping mall with everything you need - right on our doorstep! Major high street shops, plus 'The Village' which has many designer stores. Also, huge cinema, restaurants, banks
The famous Portobello Road Market is a short walk, bus or tube ride from our place. Different daily. Food markets, bric-a-brac, antiques & collectables, vintage clothing, street food, pubs & cafes.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StThe famous Portobello Road Market is a short walk, bus or tube ride from our place. Different daily. Food markets, bric-a-brac, antiques & collectables, vintage clothing, street food, pubs & cafes.
Great place to source fresh produce from around the world. Especially good for Afro/Caribbean fruits and vegetables which might be hard to find in supermarkets. Excellent for cheap household items
82 locals recommend
Shepherd's Bush Market station
Great place to source fresh produce from around the world. Especially good for Afro/Caribbean fruits and vegetables which might be hard to find in supermarkets. Excellent for cheap household items
Apple White City
Ariel WayApple Store - can't live without it
John White framers. Bought a fantastic poster or antique map from Portobello Road? Get it framed professionally, affordably and locally at John White's. Ask for Leanne - she'll look after you.
J White Framing
491 Latimer RdJohn White framers. Bought a fantastic poster or antique map from Portobello Road? Get it framed professionally, affordably and locally at John White's. Ask for Leanne - she'll look after you.
Fabulous 'secret' garden nursery nestled between lovely houses near the Little Venice canal area. Since 1851...
67 locals recommend
Clifton Nurseries
5A Clifton VillasFabulous 'secret' garden nursery nestled between lovely houses near the Little Venice canal area. Since 1851...
Early-morning flower and plant market which takes over an entire street in the East-End of London. Go for affordable plants and fresh flowers, breathe in the scent of exotic blooms and foliage, have coffee and croissants at one of the many cafes, find treasures and unusual things to buy in the boutique-style shops which line the street. Get there early and send the whole morning there for the best experience, although for best bargains you might want to hang around until the end...
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadEarly-morning flower and plant market which takes over an entire street in the East-End of London. Go for affordable plants and fresh flowers, breathe in the scent of exotic blooms and foliage, have coffee and croissants at one of the many cafes, find treasures and unusual things to buy in the boutique-style shops which line the street. Get there early and send the whole morning there for the best experience, although for best bargains you might want to hang around until the end...
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful, huge open space right near our home. It's a 'natural' but managed parkland, open all year to the public for walking, sunbathing, bird-spotting, jogging, kite-flying and relaxing.
40 locals recommend
Wormwood Scrubs
This is a beautiful, huge open space right near our home. It's a 'natural' but managed parkland, open all year to the public for walking, sunbathing, bird-spotting, jogging, kite-flying and relaxing.
One of the most beautiful parks in the world. BIG variety. Huge open spaces, small intimate manicured formal gardens, a zoo, tennis courts, boating lake, ponds, magnificent display of trees and plants
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
One of the most beautiful parks in the world. BIG variety. Huge open spaces, small intimate manicured formal gardens, a zoo, tennis courts, boating lake, ponds, magnificent display of trees and plants
Beautiful, wild, open space with a wonderful native bird population in a natural habitat reserve. You can reach this peaceful place from our place by bus (direct) or on the tube.
117 locals recommend
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth WalkBeautiful, wild, open space with a wonderful native bird population in a natural habitat reserve. You can reach this peaceful place from our place by bus (direct) or on the tube.
Outdoor swimming in one of London's biggest open green spaces. There's a women-only pond, men's pond (read: 'very gay', but straight-friendly!) and a mixed pond. Sunbathe, relax & swim in fresh water
Highgate Circuit
Highgate CircuitOutdoor swimming in one of London's biggest open green spaces. There's a women-only pond, men's pond (read: 'very gay', but straight-friendly!) and a mixed pond. Sunbathe, relax & swim in fresh water
Fabulous and varied park for weekend strolling with Japanese garden, tennis courts, cafe and high-end Belvedere restaurant. A great walk-through route to reach Kensington High Street too!
14 locals recommend
Holland Park Gardens
Holland Park GardensFabulous and varied park for weekend strolling with Japanese garden, tennis courts, cafe and high-end Belvedere restaurant. A great walk-through route to reach Kensington High Street too!
Peaceful stroll or cycle along the canal tow-path which takes you all the way in to Regents Park Zoo, Camden Town & Islington beyond. Perfectly flat - the water makes beautiful reflections of the sky
6 locals recommend
Paddington Branch
Peaceful stroll or cycle along the canal tow-path which takes you all the way in to Regents Park Zoo, Camden Town & Islington beyond. Perfectly flat - the water makes beautiful reflections of the sky
Perfect location for a walk along the River Thames. Really beautiful and serene. A great get-away from the busy London streets.
10 locals recommend
Barnes Bridge station
The TerracePerfect location for a walk along the River Thames. Really beautiful and serene. A great get-away from the busy London streets.
London's greatest secret walled garden. Paid entry keeps the masses out. Inside discover the 2nd oldest botanical garden in UK (1673). 4 acres of tranquil & educational surroundings. Picnic or cafe?
91 locals recommend
Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital RdLondon's greatest secret walled garden. Paid entry keeps the masses out. Inside discover the 2nd oldest botanical garden in UK (1673). 4 acres of tranquil & educational surroundings. Picnic or cafe?
Best explored by car or bike because it's BIG! Spot free-roaming deer in one of Henry VIII's favourite hunting grounds. Hunting NOT allowed these days, but picnics and relaxing encouraged.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Best explored by car or bike because it's BIG! Spot free-roaming deer in one of Henry VIII's favourite hunting grounds. Hunting NOT allowed these days, but picnics and relaxing encouraged.
Beautiful, tranquil canal area of London. Access the canal-side walk near to 'home' and walk / cycle all the way into the heart of the city via Little Venice, Regent's Park and Camden Town. Year-round
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveBeautiful, tranquil canal area of London. Access the canal-side walk near to 'home' and walk / cycle all the way into the heart of the city via Little Venice, Regent's Park and Camden Town. Year-round
Part of the beautiful canal system of West London. Great for relaxing walks as an alternative route 'into town' avoiding the roads
17 locals recommend
Paddington Basin
Part of the beautiful canal system of West London. Great for relaxing walks as an alternative route 'into town' avoiding the roads
Nice local park with three well-kept outdoor tennis courts.
33 locals recommend
Kensington Memorial Park
Saint Mark's RoadNice local park with three well-kept outdoor tennis courts.
Beautiful and relaxing Japanese garden with waterfall, ponds and interesting plant species.
117 locals recommend
Kyoto Garden
Holland Park AvenueBeautiful and relaxing Japanese garden with waterfall, ponds and interesting plant species.
Beautiful central London park connecting bustling Piccadilly to Buckingham Palace and The Mall - a must-visit place on your London walking itinerary.
183 locals recommend
Green Park
Green ParkBeautiful central London park connecting bustling Piccadilly to Buckingham Palace and The Mall - a must-visit place on your London walking itinerary.
Essentials
Great local shop right across the road from our place. Very friendly staff and the quality and variety of fresh food is surprisingly good for a 'local' shop. Open early and late, 7 days a week.
23 locals recommend
Nisa Local
Gunnersbury LaneGreat local shop right across the road from our place. Very friendly staff and the quality and variety of fresh food is surprisingly good for a 'local' shop. Open early and late, 7 days a week.
Saint Charles Urgent Care Centre
Exmoor StreetUrgent Care & Walk-in Health Centre
Urgent Care Centre - 24-hrs a day, 7 days a week. Walking distance from 'home'. Health & Medical walk-in clinics too.
20 locals recommend
Hammersmith Hospital
72 Du Cane RdUrgent Care Centre - 24-hrs a day, 7 days a week. Walking distance from 'home'. Health & Medical walk-in clinics too.
Greetings cards, stamps, postcards, stationery, post office - open on Saturday mornings too! Starbucks is right next door too!
Media Village Post Office
Greetings cards, stamps, postcards, stationery, post office - open on Saturday mornings too! Starbucks is right next door too!
Great for good quality food and groceries shopping. Excellent selection of wines and fresh produce.
242 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Ariel WayGreat for good quality food and groceries shopping. Excellent selection of wines and fresh produce.
Everything Else
Fantastic indoor tennis centre and world-calss climbing wall for year-round sporting. 8 indoor acrylic (like Oz open) + 2 floodlit outdoor synthetic clay courts. Gay tennis group on Sunday afternoons.
21 locals recommend
Westway Sports & Fitness Centre
1 Crowthorne RdFantastic indoor tennis centre and world-calss climbing wall for year-round sporting. 8 indoor acrylic (like Oz open) + 2 floodlit outdoor synthetic clay courts. Gay tennis group on Sunday afternoons.
Created in 1759, the gardens celebrated their 250th anniversary in 2009. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the world's largest collection of living plants. Great in all weather conditions - magical!
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Created in 1759, the gardens celebrated their 250th anniversary in 2009. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the world's largest collection of living plants. Great in all weather conditions - magical!
Relax & unwind at one of London's oldest authentic spa facilities. Steam rooms, hot rooms, cold plunge, Turkish baths. Beauty treatments such as seaweed wraps and massage. Don't expect new perfection.
41 locals recommend
The Porchester Pub
88 Bishop's Bridge RdRelax & unwind at one of London's oldest authentic spa facilities. Steam rooms, hot rooms, cold plunge, Turkish baths. Beauty treatments such as seaweed wraps and massage. Don't expect new perfection.
Huge Victorian (founded 1886) exhibition and show complex. Trade shows, consumer events, antique fairs, art fairs.
133 locals recommend
Olympia London
Hammersmith RoadHuge Victorian (founded 1886) exhibition and show complex. Trade shows, consumer events, antique fairs, art fairs.
Sightseeing
Follow Regents Canal towpath walk from just up the road from our house all the way into 'town' through local neighbourhoods and Regent's Park. Pass through Little Venice and London Zoo. Cycle or walk
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveFollow Regents Canal towpath walk from just up the road from our house all the way into 'town' through local neighbourhoods and Regent's Park. Pass through Little Venice and London Zoo. Cycle or walk
A beautiful old bridge with stunning views of the River Thames year-round. Easily accessible from Hammersmith, walk along the river bank to discover fantastic gastro pubs, beautiful homes and nature
71 locals recommend
Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith BridgeA beautiful old bridge with stunning views of the River Thames year-round. Easily accessible from Hammersmith, walk along the river bank to discover fantastic gastro pubs, beautiful homes and nature
Beautiful & large park to explore and stroll / skate around. So many things: fountains, statues, monuments, views, wild areas, formal gardens. Within half-an-hours' walk from our place too, or tube it
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensBeautiful & large park to explore and stroll / skate around. So many things: fountains, statues, monuments, views, wild areas, formal gardens. Within half-an-hours' walk from our place too, or tube it
Deep relaxation in the marvellous Wembley Temple - a shrine to Hindu deities. A magnificent hand-carved Indian limestone structure housing a perfectly calm & tranquil space for meditation & reflection
Shri Vallabh Nidhi Mandir - Ealing Road
Ealing RoadDeep relaxation in the marvellous Wembley Temple - a shrine to Hindu deities. A magnificent hand-carved Indian limestone structure housing a perfectly calm & tranquil space for meditation & reflection
Paintings, archaeology and artefacts tracing the history of the Palace site from prehistoric times. Something to do on a rainy day, or after a nice stroll along the River Thames
134 locals recommend
Fulham Palace
Bishop's AvenuePaintings, archaeology and artefacts tracing the history of the Palace site from prehistoric times. Something to do on a rainy day, or after a nice stroll along the River Thames
Iconic parliament buildings on the river Thames. History, architecture, intrigue, scandal and the heart of the British political world. A must-see building for photo opportunities as part of your walk along the Thames. Includes 'Big Ben' - the bell housed in side the clock tower now known as the Elizabeth Tower.
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
Iconic parliament buildings on the river Thames. History, architecture, intrigue, scandal and the heart of the British political world. A must-see building for photo opportunities as part of your walk along the Thames. Includes 'Big Ben' - the bell housed in side the clock tower now known as the Elizabeth Tower.
Glide gracefully into the air above London's famous River Thames and catch far-reaching views in all directions beyond the city limits. Evening rides on this huge wheel are just as good as daytimes - choose between twinkling lights of central London or a breathtaking landmark-spotting daylight 'trip'.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Glide gracefully into the air above London's famous River Thames and catch far-reaching views in all directions beyond the city limits. Evening rides on this huge wheel are just as good as daytimes - choose between twinkling lights of central London or a breathtaking landmark-spotting daylight 'trip'.
Explore a grand royal house where Queen Victoria, Diana Princess of Wales and other nobility lived. See the collection of royal fashion (clothing) up-close. Richly decorated rooms, oozing with history and fascinating stories. Set in the lovely Kensington Gardens and easy to reach with public transport.
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensExplore a grand royal house where Queen Victoria, Diana Princess of Wales and other nobility lived. See the collection of royal fashion (clothing) up-close. Richly decorated rooms, oozing with history and fascinating stories. Set in the lovely Kensington Gardens and easy to reach with public transport.
No trip to London is complete without visiting Buckingham Palace - the Queen's official London residence and state entertaining venue. In summer months it is possible to pay for a tour inside, but even when it's closed the photo opportunities in front of the famous gates are a must!
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
No trip to London is complete without visiting Buckingham Palace - the Queen's official London residence and state entertaining venue. In summer months it is possible to pay for a tour inside, but even when it's closed the photo opportunities in front of the famous gates are a must!
Street famous for its antique markets, street fashion, second-hand good and collectables. Plenty of places to refresh yourself with food and drink. Wander around the stalls and permanent shops - lots of quirky one-off things to see. Also farmer's market type of fruit & veg / artisan bread and olives etc. Vintage heaven from clothing to bed linens, furniture to vinyl records. Look out for celebrities relaxing at The Electric.
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadStreet famous for its antique markets, street fashion, second-hand good and collectables. Plenty of places to refresh yourself with food and drink. Wander around the stalls and permanent shops - lots of quirky one-off things to see. Also farmer's market type of fruit & veg / artisan bread and olives etc. Vintage heaven from clothing to bed linens, furniture to vinyl records. Look out for celebrities relaxing at The Electric.