Gary's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walking distance 3 minutes
Damian Hirst Newport Street art gallery is my next door neighbour & quite literally just around the corner. Turn left out of the main entrance to the apartment block onto Old Paradise Street & follow the road. Newport Street is just before the railway bridge.
Six exhibition spaces restaurant bar & shop
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00.
Exhibitions of work from Damien Hirsts own collection. Also includes works from other renowned artists worldwide.
(Gallery is sometimes temporarily closed when changing exhibitions). Entry to the gallery is free
If the restaurant (Pharmacy 2 ) is open pop in - you’re going to love its quirky pharmacy themed design
62 locals recommend
Newport Street Gallery
9 Newport StWalking distance 3 minutes
Damian Hirst Newport Street art gallery is my next door neighbour & quite literally just around the corner. Turn left out of the main entrance to the apartment block onto Old Paradise Street & follow the road. Newport Street is just before the railway bridge.
Six exhibition spaces restaurant bar & shop
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00.
Exhibitions of work from Damien Hirsts own collection. Also includes works from other renowned artists worldwide.
(Gallery is sometimes temporarily closed when changing exhibitions). Entry to the gallery is free
If the restaurant (Pharmacy 2 ) is open pop in - you’re going to love its quirky pharmacy themed design
Lambeth Palace built in the year 1435 & home to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Lambeth Palace is a 5-6 minute walk away. Turn left onto Old Paradise Street & follow the road under the railway bridge turning right onto Lambeth High Street. Cross at the crossing & Lambeth Palace (The Garden Cafe ) is in front of you.Saint Mary at Lambeth Church is on the left (now the Garden Museum) Lambeth palace Is one of the few medieval buildings left in London. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Crypt, Guard Room, Chapel & the library.
All tours must be booked in advance
Behind Lambeth Palace (entrance along Lambeth Road ) is Archbishops Park a green and pleasant open space.
Perfect for a relaxing spot of Lunch in the Summertime
37 locals recommend
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace built in the year 1435 & home to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Lambeth Palace is a 5-6 minute walk away. Turn left onto Old Paradise Street & follow the road under the railway bridge turning right onto Lambeth High Street. Cross at the crossing & Lambeth Palace (The Garden Cafe ) is in front of you.Saint Mary at Lambeth Church is on the left (now the Garden Museum) Lambeth palace Is one of the few medieval buildings left in London. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Crypt, Guard Room, Chapel & the library.
All tours must be booked in advance
Behind Lambeth Palace (entrance along Lambeth Road ) is Archbishops Park a green and pleasant open space.
Perfect for a relaxing spot of Lunch in the Summertime
Lambeth Bridge - A 5-6 minute walk away. Cross the bridge & you are immediately in the Borough of Westminster. A great photo opportunity & this is the area most of the political TV news broadcasts are recorded with the Houses of Parliament in the background
9 locals recommend
Lambeth Bridge
Lambeth RoadLambeth Bridge - A 5-6 minute walk away. Cross the bridge & you are immediately in the Borough of Westminster. A great photo opportunity & this is the area most of the political TV news broadcasts are recorded with the Houses of Parliament in the background
A 10 minute walk from the apartment on Lambeth Road. ( just past the 3 stags gastropub -recommended for a bite to eat )
Offers Recreations of trenches tanks, planes, armoured vehicles missiles, uniforms & equipment used throughout the ages.
Other exhibitions show WW2 bomb shelters a 1940s interior of a house
The horrors of War ( Holocaust exhibition ) & man’s inhumanity to man.
Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
461 locals recommend
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadA 10 minute walk from the apartment on Lambeth Road. ( just past the 3 stags gastropub -recommended for a bite to eat )
Offers Recreations of trenches tanks, planes, armoured vehicles missiles, uniforms & equipment used throughout the ages.
Other exhibitions show WW2 bomb shelters a 1940s interior of a house
The horrors of War ( Holocaust exhibition ) & man’s inhumanity to man.
Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
The London Eye is situated on London’s South Bank beside the River Thames within a 15 minute stroll of the apartment. It’s a dynamic area at the heart of London’s cultural scene.
The Southbank centre, National Theatre, & BFI film theatre are all World class art venues. The riverside walkway is lined with trees, restaurants, & eateries, historic pubs, & performing street entertainers & it is the site of frequent fairs & events throughout the year.
Sightseers admire iconic landmarks like Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey & Saint Pauls Cathedral from the London Eye .Boats can be taken from the Millennium Pier (to the right of the London Eye) to Tower Bridge & historic Greenwich. You can even catch a concert by taking a boat to the Millennium Dome.
For those thrill seekers wanting an adrenaline rush I recommend Thames Rockets. London’s fastest River Thames speedboat experience. Seeing over 20 iconic London landmarks & sights as you go all out, speeding down the Thames.
It’s a real adventure !
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The London Eye is situated on London’s South Bank beside the River Thames within a 15 minute stroll of the apartment. It’s a dynamic area at the heart of London’s cultural scene.
The Southbank centre, National Theatre, & BFI film theatre are all World class art venues. The riverside walkway is lined with trees, restaurants, & eateries, historic pubs, & performing street entertainers & it is the site of frequent fairs & events throughout the year.
Sightseers admire iconic landmarks like Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey & Saint Pauls Cathedral from the London Eye .Boats can be taken from the Millennium Pier (to the right of the London Eye) to Tower Bridge & historic Greenwich. You can even catch a concert by taking a boat to the Millennium Dome.
For those thrill seekers wanting an adrenaline rush I recommend Thames Rockets. London’s fastest River Thames speedboat experience. Seeing over 20 iconic London landmarks & sights as you go all out, speeding down the Thames.
It’s a real adventure !
The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament from the South Bank of the River Thames. The view from Albert Embankment (South side ) is quite literally a 5 to 6 minute walk away. Build in 1860 & home to HM UK Government.
Guided tours can be booked online
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament from the South Bank of the River Thames. The view from Albert Embankment (South side ) is quite literally a 5 to 6 minute walk away. Build in 1860 & home to HM UK Government.
Guided tours can be booked online
Free Entry
Tate Britain art gallery. Cross Lambeth Bridge turn left onto Millbank & continue. The Tate is on the left a 15 minute walk away. Free entrance & exhibiting art works from 1545 to the present day. Open daily from 10am to 6pm
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankFree Entry
Tate Britain art gallery. Cross Lambeth Bridge turn left onto Millbank & continue. The Tate is on the left a 15 minute walk away. Free entrance & exhibiting art works from 1545 to the present day. Open daily from 10am to 6pm
A 20 minute stroll from the apartment.
Westminster Bridge approaching the Houses of Parliament The Elizabeth Tower / Big Ben.
Guided Tours of Parliament including the House of Commons & House of Lords can be booked online
29 locals recommend
Westminster Bridge
A 20 minute stroll from the apartment.
Westminster Bridge approaching the Houses of Parliament The Elizabeth Tower / Big Ben.
Guided Tours of Parliament including the House of Commons & House of Lords can be booked online
A 20/ 25 minute walk
Westminster Bridge will take you to Parliament Square.
In the square itself are numerous statues of dignitaries.
Vintage Red phone boxes can be found on the right of the square with a view of Big Ben behind offering a typically English photo opportunity. Westminster Abbey is on the left & Whitehall on the right towards Downing Street Horse Guards Parade & Trafalgar Square
10 Downing St
10 Downing StreetA 20/ 25 minute walk
Westminster Bridge will take you to Parliament Square.
In the square itself are numerous statues of dignitaries.
Vintage Red phone boxes can be found on the right of the square with a view of Big Ben behind offering a typically English photo opportunity. Westminster Abbey is on the left & Whitehall on the right towards Downing Street Horse Guards Parade & Trafalgar Square
The Horse Guards Parade ground was originally the courtyard in the middle of Henry VIII's Royal Palace of Whitehall. At the front (on Whitehall) entrance of Horse Guards Parade, you will see members of the Household Cavalry, who are there to protect the official entrance to St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace.
This is a wonderful photo opportunity & highly recommended
25 / 30 minutes walking distance
120 locals recommend
Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StThe Horse Guards Parade ground was originally the courtyard in the middle of Henry VIII's Royal Palace of Whitehall. At the front (on Whitehall) entrance of Horse Guards Parade, you will see members of the Household Cavalry, who are there to protect the official entrance to St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace.
This is a wonderful photo opportunity & highly recommended
25 / 30 minutes walking distance
Nelson’s column was built in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The 5.5m sandstone statue of Nelson stands on top of a 46m solid Dartmoor granite column. Nelson faces south looking towards the Admiralty, with the Mall on his right flank, where Nelson's ships are represented on the top of each flagpole.
The square pedestal at the foot of the column is decorated with four bronze panels cast from captured French guns. They depict Nelson's victories at the Battles of Cape St Vincent, Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. The four lions guarding the base of the column were added in 1867, 25 years after the statue was erected.
31 minutes walking distance
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Nelson’s column was built in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The 5.5m sandstone statue of Nelson stands on top of a 46m solid Dartmoor granite column. Nelson faces south looking towards the Admiralty, with the Mall on his right flank, where Nelson's ships are represented on the top of each flagpole.
The square pedestal at the foot of the column is decorated with four bronze panels cast from captured French guns. They depict Nelson's victories at the Battles of Cape St Vincent, Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. The four lions guarding the base of the column were added in 1867, 25 years after the statue was erected.
31 minutes walking distance
The National Gallery founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
Open daily 10am - 6pm Fridays until 9pm ( Currently ticketed as limiting entry numbers - all visits must be booked.
Some gallery’s are free entry
31 minutes walking distance
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareThe National Gallery founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
Open daily 10am - 6pm Fridays until 9pm ( Currently ticketed as limiting entry numbers - all visits must be booked.
Some gallery’s are free entry
31 minutes walking distance
Walk through Admiralty Arch which will take you on to Pall Mall towards Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.
Explore the magnificent State Rooms which are open to visitors for 10 weeks each summer (22 July – 2 October 2022) and on selected dates during winter and spring.
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Monday Wednesday Friday & Sunday
Daily throughout the Summer 11am ( 10am on Sundays )
There is no guard ceremony in very wet weather
During the ceremony, the new guard takes over the formal duty of protecting the Queen from the old guard. The guards wear their full dress uniform of red tunics & black bearskin caps & music is played by regimental bands.
A must see throughout the Summer
Walking distance 35 minutes
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Walk through Admiralty Arch which will take you on to Pall Mall towards Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of The Queen, the focus of national and royal celebrations as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony.
Explore the magnificent State Rooms which are open to visitors for 10 weeks each summer (22 July – 2 October 2022) and on selected dates during winter and spring.
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Monday Wednesday Friday & Sunday
Daily throughout the Summer 11am ( 10am on Sundays )
There is no guard ceremony in very wet weather
During the ceremony, the new guard takes over the formal duty of protecting the Queen from the old guard. The guards wear their full dress uniform of red tunics & black bearskin caps & music is played by regimental bands.
A must see throughout the Summer
Walking distance 35 minutes
Free Entry / book free entry on the Tate Modern website ( some exhibitions are paid entry )
Following the the River Thames on the South Bank with its hotels bars shops & restaurants we come to Tate Modern (around a 20 minute walk from the London Eye)
Originally the Bankside Power Station converted in 1994 opened in 2000 retaining much of its original character. It’s now home to international modern & contemporary art in London
Walk distance 30 minutes
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideFree Entry / book free entry on the Tate Modern website ( some exhibitions are paid entry )
Following the the River Thames on the South Bank with its hotels bars shops & restaurants we come to Tate Modern (around a 20 minute walk from the London Eye)
Originally the Bankside Power Station converted in 1994 opened in 2000 retaining much of its original character. It’s now home to international modern & contemporary art in London
Walk distance 30 minutes
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays.
A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Located on the bank of the River Thames - 5 minutes walk from Tate Modern
Walking distance 35 minutes
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays.
A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Located on the bank of the River Thames - 5 minutes walk from Tate Modern
Walking distance 35 minutes
Following the River Thames further we come to a full size reconstruction of the Golen Hinde a galleon captained by Francis Drake in his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. She was originally known as Pelican, but Drake renamed her mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden hind.
Tours are available & tickets can be purchase online
Walking distance 30 minutes
51 locals recommend
Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetFollowing the River Thames further we come to a full size reconstruction of the Golen Hinde a galleon captained by Francis Drake in his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. She was originally known as Pelican, but Drake renamed her mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden hind.
Tours are available & tickets can be purchase online
Walking distance 30 minutes
Just beyond the Golden Hind we come to Borough Market
Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in the Borough of Southwark, It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.
A must for foodies with stalls selling culinary dishes from around the World
If it looks familiar - many scenes from the film Bridget Jones diary were shot here (look for the door of her apartment block just under the railway bridge on the road that runs through the market )
Most definitely worth a visit
Open Daily 10-6pm ( closes 2pm Sunday )
walking distance 35 minutes
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetJust beyond the Golden Hind we come to Borough Market
Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in the Borough of Southwark, It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.
A must for foodies with stalls selling culinary dishes from around the World
If it looks familiar - many scenes from the film Bridget Jones diary were shot here (look for the door of her apartment block just under the railway bridge on the road that runs through the market )
Most definitely worth a visit
Open Daily 10-6pm ( closes 2pm Sunday )
walking distance 35 minutes
From Borough Market good views can be seen of the Shard. It’s hard to miss at 310 metres & 72 floors
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano,
Incorporating Office space the Shangri La. Hotel & three restaurants all with panoramic views.
Open daily - A view from the Shard booking online from £25pp
Walking distance 35 minutes
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StFrom Borough Market good views can be seen of the Shard. It’s hard to miss at 310 metres & 72 floors
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano,
Incorporating Office space the Shangri La. Hotel & three restaurants all with panoramic views.
Open daily - A view from the Shard booking online from £25pp
Walking distance 35 minutes
Leaving Borough market but keeping on the South side if the River views can be seen of the Tower of London on the opposite bank.
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames .As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat.
The site covers 12 acres
Built: White Tower: 1078; Inner Ward: 1190.
If you intend to visit - take a guided tour with one of the Beefeaters. ( Yeomen Warders) They are much more informative & amusing than the pre- recorded.
The Crown Jewels are not to be missed ! A word of advice - see them as soon as entering the complex as left until later in the afternoon the queues can easily build up,
A large complex with a lot to see so expect to stay for a morning or afternoon ( 3-4 hours minimum )
Walking distance 55 minutes
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Leaving Borough market but keeping on the South side if the River views can be seen of the Tower of London on the opposite bank.
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames .As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat.
The site covers 12 acres
Built: White Tower: 1078; Inner Ward: 1190.
If you intend to visit - take a guided tour with one of the Beefeaters. ( Yeomen Warders) They are much more informative & amusing than the pre- recorded.
The Crown Jewels are not to be missed ! A word of advice - see them as soon as entering the complex as left until later in the afternoon the queues can easily build up,
A large complex with a lot to see so expect to stay for a morning or afternoon ( 3-4 hours minimum )
Walking distance 55 minutes
From the high-level Walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floor.
Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms.
Open Daily 10-6pm booking online
Walking distance 50 minutes
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadFrom the high-level Walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floor.
Follow in the footsteps of the unsung heroes of Tower Bridge. Uncover their stories and soak in the atmosphere of the working Bridge in one of London's true hidden gems: the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms.
Open Daily 10-6pm booking online
Walking distance 50 minutes
Opposite the Tate Modern we have the Millennium pedestrian bridge which will take you to Saint Pauls Cathedral
The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London. Its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world.
Open Daily 8.30 - 4.30 Closed Sunday for sightseeing but open for regular Church services
Admission Charges ( Book online )
Walking distance 39 minutes
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Opposite the Tate Modern we have the Millennium pedestrian bridge which will take you to Saint Pauls Cathedral
The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London. Its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world.
Open Daily 8.30 - 4.30 Closed Sunday for sightseeing but open for regular Church services
Admission Charges ( Book online )
Walking distance 39 minutes
Free Entry - Timed reservations & booking in advance on the Sky Garden website
Closest Underground Station Is Monument
The famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London's most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace. Sky Garden also houses restaurants Darwin Brasserie, Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill and Sky Pod Bar.
Know as the Walkie Talkie because of the concave shape of the building on one side, for a period of up to two hours a day the sun would bounce off of it like a mirror, with temperatures of up to 117C recorded on the streets below.
The developers even had to pay damages to one car owner after the vehicle's bodywork melted under the ray.
Another nearby shop suffered a scorched doormat, and a reporter even managed to fry an egg in a frying pan set on the ground under the ‘death ray’.
The controversy led to the building being dubbed the ‘walkie scorchie’ and the ‘fryscraper’ by those with a good eye for a pun.
The problem at the Walkie Talkie building was soon fixed with an awning installed on the side of the tower.
Most definitely worth a visit
Walking distance 45 minutes
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Free Entry - Timed reservations & booking in advance on the Sky Garden website
Closest Underground Station Is Monument
The famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London's most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace. Sky Garden also houses restaurants Darwin Brasserie, Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill and Sky Pod Bar.
Know as the Walkie Talkie because of the concave shape of the building on one side, for a period of up to two hours a day the sun would bounce off of it like a mirror, with temperatures of up to 117C recorded on the streets below.
The developers even had to pay damages to one car owner after the vehicle's bodywork melted under the ray.
Another nearby shop suffered a scorched doormat, and a reporter even managed to fry an egg in a frying pan set on the ground under the ‘death ray’.
The controversy led to the building being dubbed the ‘walkie scorchie’ and the ‘fryscraper’ by those with a good eye for a pun.
The problem at the Walkie Talkie building was soon fixed with an awning installed on the side of the tower.
Most definitely worth a visit
Walking distance 45 minutes
Leicester Square is the location of nationally significant cinemas such as the Odeon Leicester Square, Empire, Leicester Square, which are often used for film premieres The nearby Prince Charles Cinema is known for its screenings of cult films and marathon film runs.
1.6 miles / 38 minutes walking distance
319 locals recommend
Leicester Square
Leicester Square is the location of nationally significant cinemas such as the Odeon Leicester Square, Empire, Leicester Square, which are often used for film premieres The nearby Prince Charles Cinema is known for its screenings of cult films and marathon film runs.
1.6 miles / 38 minutes walking distance
Just beyond Leicester Square is Piccadilly Circus famous for its neon signs, different displays and the Eros fountain located in the middle of this road junction, which is now one of the city’s top landmarks.
The area offers a variety of cinemas, theatres, shops and restaurants, including famous traditional English pubs.
This square is one of the liveliest areas in London and one of the main areas to go out partying. In the vicinity, there are many places offering discounts and drinks at some of the bars and clubs in Piccadilly Circus.
The epicentre of leisure
Piccadilly Circus is synonymous with leisure and entertainment. Crowded at all hours of the day, we recommend visiting this square during the evening, when the brightly lit advertisements adorning the buildings brighten the intersection, giving it a unique appearance.
1.8 miles / 38 minutes walking distance
423 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusJust beyond Leicester Square is Piccadilly Circus famous for its neon signs, different displays and the Eros fountain located in the middle of this road junction, which is now one of the city’s top landmarks.
The area offers a variety of cinemas, theatres, shops and restaurants, including famous traditional English pubs.
This square is one of the liveliest areas in London and one of the main areas to go out partying. In the vicinity, there are many places offering discounts and drinks at some of the bars and clubs in Piccadilly Circus.
The epicentre of leisure
Piccadilly Circus is synonymous with leisure and entertainment. Crowded at all hours of the day, we recommend visiting this square during the evening, when the brightly lit advertisements adorning the buildings brighten the intersection, giving it a unique appearance.
1.8 miles / 38 minutes walking distance
A shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
A must see during the Summer months & during the festive Christmas season
1.7 miles / 36 minutes walking distance
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StA shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
A must see during the Summer months & during the festive Christmas season
1.7 miles / 36 minutes walking distance
Food scene
Chinatown is bordering Soho to its north and west, Theatreland to the south and east. The enclave currently occupies the area in and around Gerrard Street.
It’s home to numerous Chinese restaurants & shops & has a local Chinese community. More of a street than a town but still worth a visit particularly if you like Chinese food
1.8 miles - 38 minutes walking distance
138 locals recommend
Chinatown
Gerrard StreetChinatown is bordering Soho to its north and west, Theatreland to the south and east. The enclave currently occupies the area in and around Gerrard Street.
It’s home to numerous Chinese restaurants & shops & has a local Chinese community. More of a street than a town but still worth a visit particularly if you like Chinese food
1.8 miles - 38 minutes walking distance
The energetic streets of Soho, in the West End, feature a variety of dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Dean, Frith, Beak, and Old Compton streets are the epicentre of activity day and night, and long-running Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is also here. Theatre-goers head to Shaftesbury Avenue, while shoppers bustle around Carnaby, Oxford and Regent street.
Old Compton Street is London’s premiere gay street with numerous bars & eateries.
Always busy day & night
576 locals recommend
Soho
The energetic streets of Soho, in the West End, feature a variety of dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Dean, Frith, Beak, and Old Compton streets are the epicentre of activity day and night, and long-running Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is also here. Theatre-goers head to Shaftesbury Avenue, while shoppers bustle around Carnaby, Oxford and Regent street.
Old Compton Street is London’s premiere gay street with numerous bars & eateries.
Always busy day & night
Literally a 5 minute walk away & opposite Lambeth Palace. This lovely little pier side Cafe has one of the best views from the South Bank of the House of Parliament & Big Ben. Simple & inexpensive food their full English Breakfast really is a great start to the day. A real gem - Try it I’m sure you won’t be disappointed
Lambeth Pier
Literally a 5 minute walk away & opposite Lambeth Palace. This lovely little pier side Cafe has one of the best views from the South Bank of the House of Parliament & Big Ben. Simple & inexpensive food their full English Breakfast really is a great start to the day. A real gem - Try it I’m sure you won’t be disappointed