Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
One of our favourite parks- a beautiful Japanese gardens designed and donated by the government of Kyoto
117 locals recommend
Kyoto Garden
Holland Park AvenueOne of our favourite parks- a beautiful Japanese gardens designed and donated by the government of Kyoto
Walk along the "embassy street" on "Kensington Palace Gardens" (it runs along side Kensington Gardens) to visit Kensington Palace and start the Kensington Gardens walk!
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensWalk along the "embassy street" on "Kensington Palace Gardens" (it runs along side Kensington Gardens) to visit Kensington Palace and start the Kensington Gardens walk!
Local natural history museum in an amazing Victorian style building
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadLocal natural history museum in an amazing Victorian style building
Start the Saturday at Notting Hill, and walk up Portobello Rd for the famous Portobello markets for food and antiques
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StStart the Saturday at Notting Hill, and walk up Portobello Rd for the famous Portobello markets for food and antiques
Use this small gallery as an excuse to visit Chelsea. Walk down Kings Road to experience Chelsea/Kensington living. When done, walk up Sloane Street and arrive at the end at Harrods (Knightsbridge)
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdUse this small gallery as an excuse to visit Chelsea. Walk down Kings Road to experience Chelsea/Kensington living. When done, walk up Sloane Street and arrive at the end at Harrods (Knightsbridge)
Often missed by tourists, but very recommended! It is 15 pounds for entry but one sight that I think is worth paying for. An amazing botanical gardens that was set up many hundreds of years ago.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Often missed by tourists, but very recommended! It is 15 pounds for entry but one sight that I think is worth paying for. An amazing botanical gardens that was set up many hundreds of years ago.
Get off at Paddington station and start the "canal walk" from here. Go north-east along the canals, past Regents Park and stop your 1.5 hour walk at the famous Camden Markets for a market lunch
395 locals recommend
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveGet off at Paddington station and start the "canal walk" from here. Go north-east along the canals, past Regents Park and stop your 1.5 hour walk at the famous Camden Markets for a market lunch
Good food markets - great end to the canal walk starting at Little Venice (or Regents Park)
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlGood food markets - great end to the canal walk starting at Little Venice (or Regents Park)
Hampstead Heath
If you have time, a good day to see North London
London's largest and oldest food market under London Bridge. Get off at Monument tube and walk across London Bridge here for lunch if you are exploring the "city" area (ie, the business district)
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetLondon's largest and oldest food market under London Bridge. Get off at Monument tube and walk across London Bridge here for lunch if you are exploring the "city" area (ie, the business district)
Famous london landmark. Start here or finish here if you are exploring Soho/ChinaTown/Theatre District. Try getting off at Embankment tube - it's a 7 minute walk.
252 locals recommend
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetFamous london landmark. Start here or finish here if you are exploring Soho/ChinaTown/Theatre District. Try getting off at Embankment tube - it's a 7 minute walk.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StNYC chain for organic / health foods
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdBiggest supermarket nearby - has all the essentials
Boots
Pharmacy and other essentials
Food Scene
Royal China Queensway
13 QueenswayRecommended local chinese in a multicultural neighbourhood
10 Greek Street
10 Greek StOur favourite Greek in Soho
Koya Soho
50 Frith StOur recommended "cheap eat" Japanese noodle bar in Soho
If you want to visit "East London", come here for cheap but famous Indian/Pakistani food - part of what London is famous for. Come early to avoid the queues!
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StIf you want to visit "East London", come here for cheap but famous Indian/Pakistani food - part of what London is famous for. Come early to avoid the queues!
Copita
27 D'Arblay StOur favourite Soho restaurant - Spanish tapas
Shopping
Our favourite department store in London (trendier than Harrods)
24 locals recommend
Selfridges (Stop BU) station
Our favourite department store in London (trendier than Harrods)
A visit to London is not complete without a visit to Harrods. Don't miss the art gallery.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdA visit to London is not complete without a visit to Harrods. Don't miss the art gallery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StOne of London and the world's most famous super-clubs
The Mandrake Hotel
20-21 Newman StOur favourite bar/venue in London