Caz’s guidebook
Sightseeing
From the top of the hill there are magnificent views of London. The heath is a great place for a walk, with plenty of things to see, and lots of local dogs!
At the top of the Heath is Kenwood house, as used in the filming of Notting Hill.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
From the top of the hill there are magnificent views of London. The heath is a great place for a walk, with plenty of things to see, and lots of local dogs!
At the top of the Heath is Kenwood house, as used in the filming of Notting Hill.
Food scene
Famous Camden Market has lots to offer - amazing food stalls and plenty of shopping
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlFamous Camden Market has lots to offer - amazing food stalls and plenty of shopping
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketGreat sourdough pizza, right across from the tube station
A very cool gastropub, serving excellent food and drinks in a wonderful cosy atmosphere.
In the summer there is a great garden to enjoy a drink or two in!
35 locals recommend
The Lion And Unicorn
42-44 Gaisford StA very cool gastropub, serving excellent food and drinks in a wonderful cosy atmosphere.
In the summer there is a great garden to enjoy a drink or two in!
Neighbourhoods
Our local neighbourhood is friendly and colourful, with lots of pubs and restaurants.
It has great travel connections, only 15 minutes to Oxford Circus. It's also easy to get the train directly from Gatwick Airport.
29 locals recommend
Kentish Town
Our local neighbourhood is friendly and colourful, with lots of pubs and restaurants.
It has great travel connections, only 15 minutes to Oxford Circus. It's also easy to get the train directly from Gatwick Airport.
City advice
Book before you go
Buy a Visitor Oyster Card
If you plan on travelling via public transport you can buy a Visitor Oyster card before you leave home.
That way you are ready to travel right away and don't have to wait in line at the station.
Buy here - https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/visitor-oyster-card
Getting around
Download the "Citymapper" app
Citymapper is an invaluable app for getting around London.
It tells you the quickest way to get to any London location, and includes bus and train arrival times, Uber times, and the cost of your journey.
Download here: https://citymapper.com/london?lang=en