Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Lots of events take place at Alexandra Palace - they also have an ice-rink & there are great views of London from this location.
330 locals recommend
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace WayLots of events take place at Alexandra Palace - they also have an ice-rink & there are great views of London from this location.
Leisurely stroll along the Thames, enjoy the sights and stop off to eat at one of the many many eateries.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Leisurely stroll along the Thames, enjoy the sights and stop off to eat at one of the many many eateries.
As soon as you walk in you will be inspired by the architecture and wonderful exhibitions. From here walk along the millennium bridge up to St Paul's Cathedral.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideAs soon as you walk in you will be inspired by the architecture and wonderful exhibitions. From here walk along the millennium bridge up to St Paul's Cathedral.
We have seen some amazing exhibitions here - I love the Pre-Raphaelites and the Turner Paintings. Walk from here along the Thames back to Parliament Square.
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankWe have seen some amazing exhibitions here - I love the Pre-Raphaelites and the Turner Paintings. Walk from here along the Thames back to Parliament Square.
Everything Else
Start at Kenwood where you can enjoy a variety of refreshments in Kenwood House and then walk through the Heath up to Hampstead.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
Start at Kenwood where you can enjoy a variety of refreshments in Kenwood House and then walk through the Heath up to Hampstead.
Sightseeing
Great place to explore - start here and either go down to the River Thames and catch a boat to Greenwich or meander up to Leicester Square & eat in Soho.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StGreat place to explore - start here and either go down to the River Thames and catch a boat to Greenwich or meander up to Leicester Square & eat in Soho.
Get to Camden Market early or you will be overwhelmed with tourists. Great to shopping and eating. Fish & chips near the canal is particularly great.
583 locals recommend
Camden Town
Camden High StreetGet to Camden Market early or you will be overwhelmed with tourists. Great to shopping and eating. Fish & chips near the canal is particularly great.
If you come to Regents Park in June to August you will have the opportunity to experience the wonderful delights of the rose garden. The Open Air Theatre is also well worth a visit.
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
If you come to Regents Park in June to August you will have the opportunity to experience the wonderful delights of the rose garden. The Open Air Theatre is also well worth a visit.
Go there at weekends when all the stalls are set up - look for the one-off stalls which sell their own goods rather than the mass produced items.
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StGo there at weekends when all the stalls are set up - look for the one-off stalls which sell their own goods rather than the mass produced items.
If you want to visit a Victorian Conservatory and be amazed by the wonderful trees and plants then go to Kew - overground from Highbury & Islington makes this an easy trip.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
If you want to visit a Victorian Conservatory and be amazed by the wonderful trees and plants then go to Kew - overground from Highbury & Islington makes this an easy trip.
This wonderful wonderful massive garden is a must - awesome and inspirational. The wild garden is our favourite, as well as the fairly new conservatory.
124 locals recommend
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley LaneThis wonderful wonderful massive garden is a must - awesome and inspirational. The wild garden is our favourite, as well as the fairly new conservatory.
Wow this garden in Essex is wonderful - also the restaurant does wonderful home-made food and delicious cakes. About an hour from London - well worth the journey.
30 locals recommend
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton RoadWow this garden in Essex is wonderful - also the restaurant does wonderful home-made food and delicious cakes. About an hour from London - well worth the journey.
One of our favourite museums alongside the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum which are right next door to each other. Go via Piccadilly line.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadOne of our favourite museums alongside the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum which are right next door to each other. Go via Piccadilly line.
Museums in London have free entry. We have been going here for years - still inspired and in awe of the building & artefacts.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetMuseums in London have free entry. We have been going here for years - still inspired and in awe of the building & artefacts.
Shopping
Start at Oxford Circus and then walk up towards Marble Arch stopping along the way at John Lewis and ending at Selfridges and Marks & Spencer.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetStart at Oxford Circus and then walk up towards Marble Arch stopping along the way at John Lewis and ending at Selfridges and Marks & Spencer.
CHANEL FRAGRANCE & BEAUTY
Camden Town
Camden High StreetCamden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlaceFood Scene
Coffee Circus
136 Crouch HillLove their coffee and home-made cakes.
Sumak Restaurant
141 Tottenham LnCats Cafe des Artistes Thai Restaurant
79 Stroud Green RoadSaki
33 Broadway ParadeThe Belash
Tottenham LaneWalking
The Regent's Park
St. James's Park
Hyde Park
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way