Desiree’s guidebook
Sightseeing
You can travel to The Albert Hall on the 52 bus from the end of our road. It is wonderful to see but you can also book a Concert or a Prom. Opposite this building is the Albert Memorial and Hyde Park. You can walk to the Serpentine Gallery or simply walk in Hyde Park. It is beautiful.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadYou can travel to The Albert Hall on the 52 bus from the end of our road. It is wonderful to see but you can also book a Concert or a Prom. Opposite this building is the Albert Memorial and Hyde Park. You can walk to the Serpentine Gallery or simply walk in Hyde Park. It is beautiful.
Amazing to visit Tate Modern. Take the Jubilee line from Willesden Green ( 5 Minute walk) to Southwark. Walk 5 minutes to Tate Modern. Its free but if you want to see a special show ask to borrow my membership card.
Tate Modern Blavatnik Building Viewing Level
Hopton StreetAmazing to visit Tate Modern. Take the Jubilee line from Willesden Green ( 5 Minute walk) to Southwark. Walk 5 minutes to Tate Modern. Its free but if you want to see a special show ask to borrow my membership card.
Hop on the tube at Willesden Green and get off at Green Park. Very easy journey to see wonderful exhibitions- currently David Hockney.
Whilst in this area walk up to Piccadilly Circus- Regent Street and Hamleys (oldest and largest toy shop in the world) and before you leave pop in to Buckingham Palace and walk in St james Park. All 20 minutes from the apartment.
161 locals recommend
Royal Academy of Arts
PiccadillyHop on the tube at Willesden Green and get off at Green Park. Very easy journey to see wonderful exhibitions- currently David Hockney.
Whilst in this area walk up to Piccadilly Circus- Regent Street and Hamleys (oldest and largest toy shop in the world) and before you leave pop in to Buckingham Palace and walk in St james Park. All 20 minutes from the apartment.
Take the tube from Willesden Green to Baker Street ( 12 minutes) and visit Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium. Then wander down Marylebone High Street for wonderful cafes, restaurants and shopping. Regents Park is just across the road from Madame Tussauds.
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadTake the tube from Willesden Green to Baker Street ( 12 minutes) and visit Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium. Then wander down Marylebone High Street for wonderful cafes, restaurants and shopping. Regents Park is just across the road from Madame Tussauds.
Travel on the tube from Willesden Green to Westminster. This station takes you straight to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and walks along the River Thames ( or take a boat).
222 locals recommend
Houses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge StTravel on the tube from Willesden Green to Westminster. This station takes you straight to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and walks along the River Thames ( or take a boat).
Swim, walk, eat.
This is one of my favourite things to do- swim in the pond on Hampstead Heath. The overground train from Kensal Rise ( 15 minute walk or 52 bus) to Hampstead Heath Station takes 10 minutes. Walk a few minutes and you are on the Heath. There are also lots of fabulous cafe's to choose from.
7 locals recommend
Mixed Bathing Pond
Hampstead HeathThis is one of my favourite things to do- swim in the pond on Hampstead Heath. The overground train from Kensal Rise ( 15 minute walk or 52 bus) to Hampstead Heath Station takes 10 minutes. Walk a few minutes and you are on the Heath. There are also lots of fabulous cafe's to choose from.
Food scene
Selfridges on Oxford Street is the most beautiful department Store. Take the Jubilee line from Willesden Green ( 5 Minute walk) and get off at Bond Street ( 15 Minutes) Apart from Selfridges you can shop all along Oxford Street.
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StSelfridges on Oxford Street is the most beautiful department Store. Take the Jubilee line from Willesden Green ( 5 Minute walk) and get off at Bond Street ( 15 Minutes) Apart from Selfridges you can shop all along Oxford Street.
This is a pedestrianised street filled with cafes, shops and restaurants. Take the jubilee line to Bond Street.
27 locals recommend
Saint Christophers Place
Saint Christopher's PlaceThis is a pedestrianised street filled with cafes, shops and restaurants. Take the jubilee line to Bond Street.
Local Italian restaurant 5 minutes from the apartment. Fabulous.
29 locals recommend
Sanzio Restaurant
26 Station ParadeLocal Italian restaurant 5 minutes from the apartment. Fabulous.
The most wonderful place to try a huge variety of food and browse around market stalls.
Take the Jubilee line train to Finchley Road and change to the Metropolitan line. Liverpool Street station is the stop to get off and Spitalfields is a short walk.
117 locals recommend
Spitalfields Market
65 Brushfield StThe most wonderful place to try a huge variety of food and browse around market stalls.
Take the Jubilee line train to Finchley Road and change to the Metropolitan line. Liverpool Street station is the stop to get off and Spitalfields is a short walk.
This bakery is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Delicious to eat in or take out.
GAIL's Bakery Willesden Green
82 Walm LnThis bakery is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Delicious to eat in or take out.
Neighbourhoods
Queen's Park
Lovely park with cafe and children's playground 15 minutes walk.
Portobello Road has a lively market on Saturdays and every day of the week. You can shop for antiques and eat in fabulous cafes and restaurants. Take the 52 bus from the end of our road.
35 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadPortobello Road has a lively market on Saturdays and every day of the week. You can shop for antiques and eat in fabulous cafes and restaurants. Take the 52 bus from the end of our road.
City advice
Getting around
Use the tube with an oyster card or contactless.
Buses are also good and frequent. Travel off peak and its cheaper and less crowded. Head out early for sightseeing.