Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
The famous London nightclub - check out the website for event details; www.ministryofsound.com
197 locals recommend
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StThe famous London nightclub - check out the website for event details; www.ministryofsound.com
London art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideLondon art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
www.shakespearesglobe.com/
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
www.shakespearesglobe.com/
London's museum of international contemporary design.
www.designmuseum.org
330 locals recommend
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StLondon's museum of international contemporary design.
www.designmuseum.org
Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room, created in 1951.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room, created in 1951.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Live music venue. Check out what is going on and book tickets in advance. www.coronettheatre.co.uk
26 locals recommend
Constancia
52 Tanner StLive music venue. Check out what is going on and book tickets in advance. www.coronettheatre.co.uk
The BFI exists to promote greater understanding and appreciation of, and access to, film and moving image culture in the UK.
www.bfi.org.uk
109 locals recommend
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdThe BFI exists to promote greater understanding and appreciation of, and access to, film and moving image culture in the UK.
www.bfi.org.uk
The Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre.
www.oldvictheatre.com
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutThe Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre.
www.oldvictheatre.com
The Young Vic is a theatre on the Cut, located near the South Bank, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors.
www.youngvic.org
112 locals recommend
Young Vic
66 The CutThe Young Vic is a theatre on the Cut, located near the South Bank, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors.
www.youngvic.org
The oldest amateur playhouse in London with a bar and two performance spaces.
53 locals recommend
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington CausewayThe oldest amateur playhouse in London with a bar and two performance spaces.
Sightseeing
The museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth.
www.iwm.org.uk
461 locals recommend
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadThe museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth.
www.iwm.org.uk
Be sure to catch the iconic London sight; Tower Bridge is a must see. If you're lucky you might catch it opening for river traffic. Visit the exhibition and the engine room. www.towerbridge.org.uk
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadBe sure to catch the iconic London sight; Tower Bridge is a must see. If you're lucky you might catch it opening for river traffic. Visit the exhibition and the engine room. www.towerbridge.org.uk
1000 Years of history which have shaped Britain can be discovered within one of the most iconic buildings in the world; the Houses of Parliament.
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
1000 Years of history which have shaped Britain can be discovered within one of the most iconic buildings in the world; the Houses of Parliament.
Visit or even just see from the outside this beautiful Abbey where Prince William married Kate that is steeped in English history. www.westminster-abbey.org
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdVisit or even just see from the outside this beautiful Abbey where Prince William married Kate that is steeped in English history. www.westminster-abbey.org
The Monument is a stone Roman Doric column in the City of London, near the northern end of London Bridge, which commemorates the Great Fire of London.
www.themonument.info/
107 locals recommend
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish Street HillThe Monument is a stone Roman Doric column in the City of London, near the northern end of London Bridge, which commemorates the Great Fire of London.
www.themonument.info/
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London
www.parliament.uk/bigben
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London
www.parliament.uk/bigben
If you fancy seeing the Crown Jewels; this is the place to go. Have a look at the website and see their top 10 things to do at the Tower. www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
If you fancy seeing the Crown Jewels; this is the place to go. Have a look at the website and see their top 10 things to do at the Tower. www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the south banks of the River Thames. The best place to see amazing views of Houses of Parliament and London.
www.londoneye.com
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the south banks of the River Thames. The best place to see amazing views of Houses of Parliament and London.
www.londoneye.com
Explore HMS Belfast's nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond.
www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast
195 locals recommend
HMS Belfast
Explore HMS Belfast's nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond.
www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast
St Paul's is a lasting monument to the glory of God and a symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city of London and the United Kingdom.
www.stpauls.co.uk/
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's is a lasting monument to the glory of God and a symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city of London and the United Kingdom.
www.stpauls.co.uk/
30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gerkin is situated on the former site of The Baltic Exchange. At 180 metres tall, it is the second tallest building in the City of London
www.30stmaryaxe.com
Saint Mary Axe
Saint Mary Axe30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gerkin is situated on the former site of The Baltic Exchange. At 180 metres tall, it is the second tallest building in the City of London
www.30stmaryaxe.com
Covent Garden is the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and many famous theatres.
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StCovent Garden is the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and many famous theatres.
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.
Buckingham Palace Rd
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.
Changing the Guard will take place at Buckingham Palace, check the website for time.
www.royal.gov.uk
120 locals recommend
Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StChanging the Guard will take place at Buckingham Palace, check the website for time.
www.royal.gov.uk
A major arts and cultural centre with a year-round programme of large-scale contemporary exhibitions and events including London's biggest ice rink (Nov - Feb).
www.somersethouse.org.uk
217 locals recommend
Somerset House
StrandA major arts and cultural centre with a year-round programme of large-scale contemporary exhibitions and events including London's biggest ice rink (Nov - Feb).
www.somersethouse.org.uk
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. Includes information on services, music, visitor centre and refectory.
www.cathedral.southwark.anglican.org
33 locals recommend
Southwark Cathedral
London BridgeMother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. Includes information on services, music, visitor centre and refectory.
www.cathedral.southwark.anglican.org
We never get tired of a stroll around Borough Market. Taste cheeses, paella, brownies or have lunch from one of the many stalls. Open Thurs-Sat. www.boroughmarket.org.uk
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetWe never get tired of a stroll around Borough Market. Taste cheeses, paella, brownies or have lunch from one of the many stalls. Open Thurs-Sat. www.boroughmarket.org.uk
The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture.
www.britishmuseum.org
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture.
www.britishmuseum.org
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dickens Inn is an 18th Century pub, providing views of St Katherine Docks, a vibrant Marina in the heart of historic London. www.dickensinn.co.uk www.skdocks.co.uk
70 locals recommend
The Dickens Inn
Saint Katharine's WayThe Dickens Inn is an 18th Century pub, providing views of St Katherine Docks, a vibrant Marina in the heart of historic London. www.dickensinn.co.uk www.skdocks.co.uk
The George, or George Inn, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London. Shakespeare and Dickens drank there.
45 locals recommend
George
Borough High StreetThe George, or George Inn, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London. Shakespeare and Dickens drank there.
Stroll down Lower Marsh for the lunch market and spend an evening in lively Cubana, a vibrant bar serving cocktails and tapas (featured in One Day). www.cubana.co.uk
51 locals recommend
Cubana
48 Lower MarshStroll down Lower Marsh for the lunch market and spend an evening in lively Cubana, a vibrant bar serving cocktails and tapas (featured in One Day). www.cubana.co.uk
The Rockingham Arms
119 Newington Causewaycheap food and drink.
Traditional British Public House. Bill and Margaret are the friendly owners and this pub caters to regular locals.
127 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
251 Tooley StTraditional British Public House. Bill and Margaret are the friendly owners and this pub caters to regular locals.
Food Scene
This road has two great Latin American cafes - Distriandina and Chatica. We prefer Chatica but it doesn't show up on this map! Have fresh coffee, Colombian breakfast, papas rellanos and empanadas.
DistriAndina
6 Elephant RdThis road has two great Latin American cafes - Distriandina and Chatica. We prefer Chatica but it doesn't show up on this map! Have fresh coffee, Colombian breakfast, papas rellanos and empanadas.
Nandos Restaurant. Great Peri Peri Chicken. 2 minutes away from the apartment.
68 locals recommend
Nando's
58-60 Notting Hill GateNandos Restaurant. Great Peri Peri Chicken. 2 minutes away from the apartment.
Great Colombian coffee, breakfast and they serve freshly squeezed orange juice. Go and practice your Spanish if you fancy.
14 locals recommend
La Chatica Café
2 Elephant RdGreat Colombian coffee, breakfast and they serve freshly squeezed orange juice. Go and practice your Spanish if you fancy.
Quirky cafe with tasty breakfast options and a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
The Electric Elephant Cafe
186A Crampton StQuirky cafe with tasty breakfast options and a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
Everything Else
The BFI IMax Cinema, with the biggest screen in Britain is in nearby Waterloo. See what's on and book tickets online www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
The BFI IMax Cinema, with the biggest screen in Britain is in nearby Waterloo. See what's on and book tickets online www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax
Essentials
Elephant and Castle Pub
119 Newington CausewaySupermarket.
Opens 7am - 10 pm.
www.tesco.co.uk
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston StSupermarket
Open 7 am - mid night.
www.sainsburys.co.uk