Guidebook for Greater London
Sightseeing
It's a great way to spend a late afternoon Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are amazing in the sunset. A real moment to treasure. Best to book in advance and bear in mind that you will need to queue for around 30 minutes. So get there early.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
It's a great way to spend a late afternoon Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are amazing in the sunset. A real moment to treasure. Best to book in advance and bear in mind that you will need to queue for around 30 minutes. So get there early.
Parks & Nature
It's just over a mile away and a nice way to relax for a few hours. Set by the side of the river Thames towards Putney Bridge, it has beautiful botanical and walled gardens. Fulham Palace which was the former home of the Bishops of London and sometimes runs historical tours, is another of its features. There is also a quaint Drawing room cafe and a farmers market some Sundays.
194 locals recommend
Bishop's Park
Bishop's AvenueIt's just over a mile away and a nice way to relax for a few hours. Set by the side of the river Thames towards Putney Bridge, it has beautiful botanical and walled gardens. Fulham Palace which was the former home of the Bishops of London and sometimes runs historical tours, is another of its features. There is also a quaint Drawing room cafe and a farmers market some Sundays.
Getting Around
There is cycle docking station just around the corner where you can hire a cycle. There are also buses from nearby Lillie Road to central London. The journey time is around 39 minutes.
81 locals recommend
Barons Court Station
Palliser RoadThere is cycle docking station just around the corner where you can hire a cycle. There are also buses from nearby Lillie Road to central London. The journey time is around 39 minutes.
Essentials
Amenities include local supermarkets, a post office, pharmacy, dry cleaners, laundry, several coffee shops, a florist and take away food stops. For a much cheaper option North End Road market, provides an array of fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. It can get quite crowded but it is only a 10 minutes walk in the opposite direction and offers an authentic slice of city-living.
7 locals recommend
Fulham Palace Road
Fulham Palace RoadAmenities include local supermarkets, a post office, pharmacy, dry cleaners, laundry, several coffee shops, a florist and take away food stops. For a much cheaper option North End Road market, provides an array of fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. It can get quite crowded but it is only a 10 minutes walk in the opposite direction and offers an authentic slice of city-living.
Food Scene
Whole Food is great for lunch, a quick take way or stocking up. Located both at Fulham Broadway and High Street Kensington this chain offers sushi, salads, noodles, burrito, cakes, cheese, beans, soups and healthy food.
782 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StWhole Food is great for lunch, a quick take way or stocking up. Located both at Fulham Broadway and High Street Kensington this chain offers sushi, salads, noodles, burrito, cakes, cheese, beans, soups and healthy food.
This is a much-loved vegetarian restaurant serving eclectic beautifully presented and generously portioned dishes. Situated on a former art house it has a buzzy yet relaxed vibe, with a friendly, informed service.
46 locals recommend
The Dove at Hammersmith
19 Upper MallThis is a much-loved vegetarian restaurant serving eclectic beautifully presented and generously portioned dishes. Situated on a former art house it has a buzzy yet relaxed vibe, with a friendly, informed service.
Serves delicious Thai food. Amazingly decorated with great service and a hidden garden, just a stones throw from the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Poppy’s 2
Greyhound RoadServes delicious Thai food. Amazingly decorated with great service and a hidden garden, just a stones throw from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Set in the stunning area of Hammersmith, overlooking the Thames, The Old Ship is the offers a drink with a view. There is an extensive outdoor seating area next to the river. A seasonal menu is also available.
52 locals recommend
Old Ship, Hammersmith
25 Upper MallSet in the stunning area of Hammersmith, overlooking the Thames, The Old Ship is the offers a drink with a view. There is an extensive outdoor seating area next to the river. A seasonal menu is also available.
Jak's is a cool, modern, lively bar with live music located in the basement of a huge antique store. It is also a great food scene serving Mediterranean food. Jak's is open from 10am to 12am but tends to be noisy in the evenings.
150 locals recommend
Jak's
533 King's RoadJak's is a cool, modern, lively bar with live music located in the basement of a huge antique store. It is also a great food scene serving Mediterranean food. Jak's is open from 10am to 12am but tends to be noisy in the evenings.
Arts & Culture
Produces provocative, entertaining, popular and elective performances. A great place grab a pint and a bite to eat on its first floor roof terrace.
82 locals recommend
Lyric Hammersmith
King StreetProduces provocative, entertaining, popular and elective performances. A great place grab a pint and a bite to eat on its first floor roof terrace.
This arts and media centre with a cinema, and performance studios, plus a restaurant, bar and cafe. offers a mixed programme of performing art as well as cinema and television. Friendly and polite service.
34 locals recommend
Riverside Studios
101 Queen Caroline StThis arts and media centre with a cinema, and performance studios, plus a restaurant, bar and cafe. offers a mixed programme of performing art as well as cinema and television. Friendly and polite service.