Guidebook for Greater London
Parks & Nature
Kensington Palace, hire a bicycle, Albert Memorial, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk, Winter Wonderland, hire a rowing boat on The Serpentine Lake, The Serpentine Gallery,
664 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Palace, hire a bicycle, Albert Memorial, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk, Winter Wonderland, hire a rowing boat on The Serpentine Lake, The Serpentine Gallery,
Hyde Park
Speakers Corner, Hire a bicycle, Winter Wonderland, Italian Gardens
Food Scene
Byron
341 Upper StGreat burger menu for families
Family run organic restaurant. Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options. Serving a variety of culinary delights from the Middle East, Mediterranean and around the world, all freshly prepared on the premises. Eat in or take away. Bread cooked on the premises in clay oven.
Jakobs
20 Gloucester RdFamily run organic restaurant. Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options. Serving a variety of culinary delights from the Middle East, Mediterranean and around the world, all freshly prepared on the premises. Eat in or take away. Bread cooked on the premises in clay oven.
Indian rest... It's been there since 1983 and is popular with both locals and tourists... and you will also see a few famous individuals on occasion. Eat in or take away staff are friendly and helpful.
11 locals recommend
Memories of India Kensington
18 Gloucester RdIndian rest... It's been there since 1983 and is popular with both locals and tourists... and you will also see a few famous individuals on occasion. Eat in or take away staff are friendly and helpful.
take your laptop and just have a coffee, or have breakfast, lunch or dinner. A few outside tables and sunny in the afternoon. Open until 11pm and popular with locals.
32 locals recommend
Coco Momo Kensington
25 Gloucester Rdtake your laptop and just have a coffee, or have breakfast, lunch or dinner. A few outside tables and sunny in the afternoon. Open until 11pm and popular with locals.
From the best chocolate tart to tasty baguettes and of course croissants, you can't beat this French patisserie and it is just around the corner and has a few tables outside - sunny in the afternoon. Opens at 7am.
23 locals recommend
Paul Gloucester Road
73 Gloucester RdFrom the best chocolate tart to tasty baguettes and of course croissants, you can't beat this French patisserie and it is just around the corner and has a few tables outside - sunny in the afternoon. Opens at 7am.
Formal dining, an old favourite of local residents it has been there for so long it is an institution!
44 locals recommend
Daphne's
112 Draycott AveFormal dining, an old favourite of local residents it has been there for so long it is an institution!
In the heart of Chelsea on the Kings Road, restaurant, clothing shop, coffee shop and more. 20 mins walk from apartment or take a taxi (5 mins)
305 locals recommend
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdIn the heart of Chelsea on the Kings Road, restaurant, clothing shop, coffee shop and more. 20 mins walk from apartment or take a taxi (5 mins)
Essentials
Plastic bags are charged for so take some from the cupboard in the kitchen.
124 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
128 Gloucester RdPlastic bags are charged for so take some from the cupboard in the kitchen.
open 24/7. take plastic bags (from kitchen cupboard) as they charge per bag.
1048 locals recommend
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park Rdopen 24/7. take plastic bags (from kitchen cupboard) as they charge per bag.
Arts & Culture
Free admission to most exhibits. It was my favourite place when I was a kid and remains my favourite building in London in terms of architecture. Pop up ice rink in winter months. 5 restaurants / sandwich / coffee shops including The T. rex Grill. Check their website - you can book late evening events / tours
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadFree admission to most exhibits. It was my favourite place when I was a kid and remains my favourite building in London in terms of architecture. Pop up ice rink in winter months. 5 restaurants / sandwich / coffee shops including The T. rex Grill. Check their website - you can book late evening events / tours
On the south bank of the River Thames, visit the gallery, then take a stroll along the riverside for fabulous views and places to eat.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideOn the south bank of the River Thames, visit the gallery, then take a stroll along the riverside for fabulous views and places to eat.
Direct on Piccadilly line from Gloucester Road tube. A must see for art fans. Take a stroll along Piccadilly, home to Fortnum & Mason or head East towards Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Regents street with Xmas lights is just around the corner.
161 locals recommend
Royal Academy of Arts
PiccadillyDirect on Piccadilly line from Gloucester Road tube. A must see for art fans. Take a stroll along Piccadilly, home to Fortnum & Mason or head East towards Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Regents street with Xmas lights is just around the corner.
Fabulous for Kids, you can spend the whole day between here, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. They are all within 3 mins walk of each other.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadFabulous for Kids, you can spend the whole day between here, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. They are all within 3 mins walk of each other.
Free admission for permanent exhibits. Worlds' largest museum of decorative arts and design. grab a coffee / sandwich in the beautiful courtyard when you need a rest. Walking distance from my apartment. Check out their website for live music event evenings.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadFree admission for permanent exhibits. Worlds' largest museum of decorative arts and design. grab a coffee / sandwich in the beautiful courtyard when you need a rest. Walking distance from my apartment. Check out their website for live music event evenings.
Sightseeing
Direct on Circle line from Gloucester Road tube to ST JAMES STATION or on Piccadilly line to GREEN PARK STATION (lovely walk through Green Park). Home to the Queen and Royal Family. Book a tour (seasonal). Watch the changing of the guard. Also, Queens Gallery is just next door to the Palace. Great sandwich shops, brunch and lunch places nearby.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Direct on Circle line from Gloucester Road tube to ST JAMES STATION or on Piccadilly line to GREEN PARK STATION (lovely walk through Green Park). Home to the Queen and Royal Family. Book a tour (seasonal). Watch the changing of the guard. Also, Queens Gallery is just next door to the Palace. Great sandwich shops, brunch and lunch places nearby.
Direct on District line line from Gloucester Road tube to TOWER HILL STATION. Historic castle. Book to see the Crown Jewels, beefeaters, Tower Bridge.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Direct on District line line from Gloucester Road tube to TOWER HILL STATION. Historic castle. Book to see the Crown Jewels, beefeaters, Tower Bridge.
Direct on tube from Gloucester Road (Piccadilly line to WESTMINSTER STATION) Photo opportunity for all. Book tickets online to visit the Houses of Parliament (security checks in place so make sure the contents of your bags are appropriate).
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
Direct on tube from Gloucester Road (Piccadilly line to WESTMINSTER STATION) Photo opportunity for all. Book tickets online to visit the Houses of Parliament (security checks in place so make sure the contents of your bags are appropriate).
Go on a clear day for fantastic views of the whole of London. Book in advance. Lots of places to eat along the riverside.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Go on a clear day for fantastic views of the whole of London. Book in advance. Lots of places to eat along the riverside.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StFabulous views on clear days. Book tickets in advance.
Fabulous views especially at night. You can see St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, The Shard and many other landmarks from here.
46 locals recommend
Waterloo Bridge
Fabulous views especially at night. You can see St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, The Shard and many other landmarks from here.
Direct to HOLBORN TUBE STATION on Piccadilly Line from Gloucester Road. Home to incredible antiquities, art and artefacts from around the world. Free admission to all.
92 locals recommend
British Museum (Stop W)
Direct to HOLBORN TUBE STATION on Piccadilly Line from Gloucester Road. Home to incredible antiquities, art and artefacts from around the world. Free admission to all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar within The Gore Hotel, popular with locals. Opens until 1am Mon - Sat (10:30 Sundays). This is where in 1968 the release of The Rolling Stones’ new album Beggar’s Banquet was celebrated at a rambunctious party at Bar 190 - check out the photos of their shenanigans from that very night on the walls. The Hotel also has a Bistro which serves pre theatre meals - perfect for the Royal Albert Hall which is 2 mins walk from here. Also fine dining restaurant in basement.
190 Queen's Gate
190 Queen's GateBar within The Gore Hotel, popular with locals. Opens until 1am Mon - Sat (10:30 Sundays). This is where in 1968 the release of The Rolling Stones’ new album Beggar’s Banquet was celebrated at a rambunctious party at Bar 190 - check out the photos of their shenanigans from that very night on the walls. The Hotel also has a Bistro which serves pre theatre meals - perfect for the Royal Albert Hall which is 2 mins walk from here. Also fine dining restaurant in basement.
The Blue Bar
Wilton PlaceRomantic bar inside Berkeley Hotel. Limited seating so call ahead.
Restaurant, bar or just for coffee. On the famous Sloane Square. tube direct to SLOANE SQUARE STATION on district / circle lines from Gloucester Road. From here walk down Kings Road for great high street fashion brands, or Sloane Street for Designer Labels.
138 locals recommend
Haines of Sloane Square
Sloane SquareRestaurant, bar or just for coffee. On the famous Sloane Square. tube direct to SLOANE SQUARE STATION on district / circle lines from Gloucester Road. From here walk down Kings Road for great high street fashion brands, or Sloane Street for Designer Labels.
Shopping
less than 15 mins walk from my apartment. or 2 tube stops away on piccadilly line to KNIGHTSBRIDE STATION. It is the most famous department store in the world.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rdless than 15 mins walk from my apartment. or 2 tube stops away on piccadilly line to KNIGHTSBRIDE STATION. It is the most famous department store in the world.
Direct tube link from Gloucester Road to KNIGHTSBRIDGE STATION. All of the top designer brands under one roof. And fabulous restaurants / bars / coffee shops on 5th floor.
260 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeDirect tube link from Gloucester Road to KNIGHTSBRIDGE STATION. All of the top designer brands under one roof. And fabulous restaurants / bars / coffee shops on 5th floor.