Guidebook for London
Food Scene
I LOVE food.... you'll find a list of places I have eaten at here; if I recommend it, it means I rate it highly!
Great sized portions, super friendly staff! One of my favourite restaurants in Camden
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Andy’s Greek Taverna
23 Pratt St.Great sized portions, super friendly staff! One of my favourite restaurants in Camden
Vegan restaurant in Camden; the Sri Lankan sweet Potato curry is to die for. Often visit just for this dish!
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Mildred's
200 Pentonville RdVegan restaurant in Camden; the Sri Lankan sweet Potato curry is to die for. Often visit just for this dish!
Amazing Indian, at really great prices. Be warned, however, that this restaurant does not allow alcohol on the premises!
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Khans Restaurant
24 Brixton Water LnAmazing Indian, at really great prices. Be warned, however, that this restaurant does not allow alcohol on the premises!
Wonderful breakfasts, often doing great deals on tea and scones! One of my favourite places in Hampstead; you really feel like you are in a tiny village somewhere!
The Hampstead Tea Rooms and Restaurant
9 S End RdWonderful breakfasts, often doing great deals on tea and scones! One of my favourite places in Hampstead; you really feel like you are in a tiny village somewhere!
Cheese lovers heaven! Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious!
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The Cheese Bar
Chalk Farm RoadCheese lovers heaven! Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious!
If you enjoy Lobster (or burgers!) this is the place for you. They do not take reservations, so just show up.
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Burger & Lobster Soho
36-38 Dean StIf you enjoy Lobster (or burgers!) this is the place for you. They do not take reservations, so just show up.
AMAZING SHRIMP! A little pricey, but worth a visit if you enjoy seafood. I always go for the boat trash and the shrimp to share... you will get messy!
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
13 Coventry StAMAZING SHRIMP! A little pricey, but worth a visit if you enjoy seafood. I always go for the boat trash and the shrimp to share... you will get messy!
My favourite takeout for fish and chips, the restaurant is nothing special but the fish and chips are proper. Try a saveloy!
Marathon
87 Chalk Farm RdMy favourite takeout for fish and chips, the restaurant is nothing special but the fish and chips are proper. Try a saveloy!
Gourmet burgers, of all kinds. I actually enjoy the vegetarian burger here, although there is a lot on offer in a super cosy restaurant setting. Great for lunch or dinner!
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Haché Burgers Camden
24 Inverness StGourmet burgers, of all kinds. I actually enjoy the vegetarian burger here, although there is a lot on offer in a super cosy restaurant setting. Great for lunch or dinner!
Authentic Tapas restaurant in the heart of Camden Town. Check out the specials board for great deal on Paella!
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Jamon Jamon
38 ParkwayAuthentic Tapas restaurant in the heart of Camden Town. Check out the specials board for great deal on Paella!
Really reasonably priced pizza opposite Kentish Town West Tube station.
561 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketReally reasonably priced pizza opposite Kentish Town West Tube station.
Amazing sushi restaurant, with a nightly 'buffet' menu. Great value, attentive friendly staff and good quality sushi with great views over Camden Lock.
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Salsa! Soho
96 Charing Cross RoadAmazing sushi restaurant, with a nightly 'buffet' menu. Great value, attentive friendly staff and good quality sushi with great views over Camden Lock.
An amazing offering of different foods, very busy around lunchtime.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetAn amazing offering of different foods, very busy around lunchtime.
Japanese style restaurant tucked away down in a basement in Covent Garden, hard to find but worth it. The set menu is a great deal and I believe they do bottomless prosecco on the weekend brunches!
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Flesh & Buns Covent Garden
41 Earlham StJapanese style restaurant tucked away down in a basement in Covent Garden, hard to find but worth it. The set menu is a great deal and I believe they do bottomless prosecco on the weekend brunches!
Awesome fried breakfasts but also proper tea; quite nice to grab a pot and watch the world go by!
Truly Scrumptious
67-68 Chalk Farm RdAwesome fried breakfasts but also proper tea; quite nice to grab a pot and watch the world go by!
Melissa Artisan Patisserie
88 Camden High StreetAmazing baked goods in a relaxed bakery
Mainly go in for drinks, if you are feeling adventurous try a Pisco sour! The food is OK, and they quite often have entertainment!
Bar Gansa London
2 Inverness StMainly go in for drinks, if you are feeling adventurous try a Pisco sour! The food is OK, and they quite often have entertainment!
Fatburger
10 Jamestown RdFast food burger joint. But.... so good!
Expensive, but great steaks. Beautiful riverfront views, great way to finish a day in Richmond park!
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Gaucho Richmond
RiversideExpensive, but great steaks. Beautiful riverfront views, great way to finish a day in Richmond park!
Legendary ice cream, many choices when it comes to flavouring although personally I am a sucker for the toffee crunch!
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Marine Ices
61 Chalk Farm RdLegendary ice cream, many choices when it comes to flavouring although personally I am a sucker for the toffee crunch!
Great for breakfast, Italian style delicatessen on the way to Primrose Hill.
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Molly's
28 Clifton RdGreat for breakfast, Italian style delicatessen on the way to Primrose Hill.
Close to home, great for coffee and cake. Quirky little place under the railway arches.
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The Fields Beneath
52a Prince of Wales RdClose to home, great for coffee and cake. Quirky little place under the railway arches.
All you can eat shrimp... I will say no more! Booking recommended on an all you can eat night, but great quality food and a good atmosphere!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Easy Bar BQ & Crabshack
12 Maiden LnAll you can eat shrimp... I will say no more! Booking recommended on an all you can eat night, but great quality food and a good atmosphere!
For the more adventurous eater, this place has some amazing offerings. Try Zebra, Crocodile, Ostrich and Springbok! The King Shaka Game Board is a little pricey, but absolutely delicious!
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Shaka Zulu
Chalk Farm RoadFor the more adventurous eater, this place has some amazing offerings. Try Zebra, Crocodile, Ostrich and Springbok! The King Shaka Game Board is a little pricey, but absolutely delicious!
Delicious cakes and pastries - conveniently close to the Heath. Stock up for a day on the heath!
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Euphorium - Hampstead Heath
45 S End RdDelicious cakes and pastries - conveniently close to the Heath. Stock up for a day on the heath!
Fishmonger by day, cosy seafood restaurant by night. Deliciously fresh fruit de mer, and plenty of oceanic offerings! Reservations mandatory every night, as they get very busy!
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Prawn on the Lawn
294 St Paul's RdFishmonger by day, cosy seafood restaurant by night. Deliciously fresh fruit de mer, and plenty of oceanic offerings! Reservations mandatory every night, as they get very busy!
Amazing Pizzeria, always busy. AMAZING toppings on offer!
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Homeslice Fitzrovia
52 Wells StAmazing Pizzeria, always busy. AMAZING toppings on offer!
Fantastic local pizzeria, recommended to me by an Italian friend as his favourite place for pizza. I would agree wholeheartedly!
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Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdFantastic local pizzeria, recommended to me by an Italian friend as his favourite place for pizza. I would agree wholeheartedly!
Gorgeous Greek restaurant on the way to Primrose Hill; great for dinner or brunch al fresco in the summer.
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Lemonia
89 Regent's Park RdGorgeous Greek restaurant on the way to Primrose Hill; great for dinner or brunch al fresco in the summer.
Awesome little Greek restaurant a short walk away. Delicious and wholesome food, pleasant service and to not too bad on the wallet either! The Moussaka and the meat skewers are amazing!
Karavas
87-88 Plender StAwesome little Greek restaurant a short walk away. Delicious and wholesome food, pleasant service and to not too bad on the wallet either! The Moussaka and the meat skewers are amazing!
Michelin star restaurant serving Gastronomic delights and wines. Not cheap, but definitely an experience for a true foodie!
Seven Park Place by William Drabble
7-8 Park PlMichelin star restaurant serving Gastronomic delights and wines. Not cheap, but definitely an experience for a true foodie!
Amazing Greek restaurant serving main meals and Greek fast food and coffee. The Gyros are to die for and possibly the most authentic I have had outside of Greece!
Yamas Greek Cuisine
42 Camden High StAmazing Greek restaurant serving main meals and Greek fast food and coffee. The Gyros are to die for and possibly the most authentic I have had outside of Greece!
Amazing Indian cuisine off of Camden High Street. Sample delicacies from the entire Indian subcontinent. Very authentic, reasonably priced and incredibly good quality!
Chai Thali
19 Mandela StAmazing Indian cuisine off of Camden High Street. Sample delicacies from the entire Indian subcontinent. Very authentic, reasonably priced and incredibly good quality!
Awesome Greek style bakery, serving feta and spinach pie, brioche cakes, coffees and a plethora of amazing foods. Also, conveniently close to home making it a great spot for breakfast!
Taste of Greece
59 Marchmont StAwesome Greek style bakery, serving feta and spinach pie, brioche cakes, coffees and a plethora of amazing foods. Also, conveniently close to home making it a great spot for breakfast!
AMAZING tapas, daily specials and wonderful staff in an informal setting. Absolutely delicious and highly, highly recommended!
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Barrafina
26-27 Dean StAMAZING tapas, daily specials and wonderful staff in an informal setting. Absolutely delicious and highly, highly recommended!
Great spot for Brunch! OTT decor, fabulous staff and if you can get a seat in the window a great spot for people watching! Conveniently located in the heart of Soho, a great place to start a day of shopping in the West End with a glass of Prosecco and some Eggs in Hell!
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Balans Soho, No.34
34 Old Compton StGreat spot for Brunch! OTT decor, fabulous staff and if you can get a seat in the window a great spot for people watching! Conveniently located in the heart of Soho, a great place to start a day of shopping in the West End with a glass of Prosecco and some Eggs in Hell!
Amazing Vegan Junk food in an informal setting within the famous Stables Market; the Dirty Dog and the saboteur burger are to die for!
Rudy's Dirty Vegan Diner
729-731 Camden Lock PlaceAmazing Vegan Junk food in an informal setting within the famous Stables Market; the Dirty Dog and the saboteur burger are to die for!
What The Pitta Camden
89-91 Bayham StThe most amazing vegan kebabs and gyros!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bars, clubs and everything in between - the places you might find yourself after dark!
Get there early and enjoy the two for one cocktails. Really vibrant atmosphere, and they make a bloody good martini!
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Fifty Five Bar
31 Jamestown RdGet there early and enjoy the two for one cocktails. Really vibrant atmosphere, and they make a bloody good martini!
Friday night cheese until 4am! Cheap (for London) drinks, and pretty decent venue in the heart of the city.
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Heaven
Villiers StreetFriday night cheese until 4am! Cheap (for London) drinks, and pretty decent venue in the heart of the city.
Lockfront location, decent priced food and drink menu. Pretty good if you are out of inspiration.
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The Ice Wharf
28B Jamestown RdLockfront location, decent priced food and drink menu. Pretty good if you are out of inspiration.
Beautiful old tudor style pub in Hampstead, with a lovely garden - great on a summers day!
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The Garden Gate
14 GreaterBeautiful old tudor style pub in Hampstead, with a lovely garden - great on a summers day!
Great little bar, AMAZING Sunday roasts! Can be pretty lively of an evening too.
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The Lock Tavern | Camden
35 Chalk Farm RdGreat little bar, AMAZING Sunday roasts! Can be pretty lively of an evening too.
Great Cocktails, amazing happy hour, real awesome vibe. And some of the cocktails are insane! You haven't lived till you've drunk from a tiny bath with a duck floating in it!
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London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue
224a Shaftesbury AveGreat Cocktails, amazing happy hour, real awesome vibe. And some of the cocktails are insane! You haven't lived till you've drunk from a tiny bath with a duck floating in it!
For those who want to dance till the sun comes up, this is the place for you . . . a little pricey, and always full of tourists but the sound system is amazing, and there are often some awesome DJs on the decks.
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Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StFor those who want to dance till the sun comes up, this is the place for you . . . a little pricey, and always full of tourists but the sound system is amazing, and there are often some awesome DJs on the decks.
Awesome nightclub, with some great electronic music until the early hours. Looks are deceptive - it might not look much from the outside, but inside there are three floors of music!
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Egg London Nightclub
5-13 Vale RoyalAwesome nightclub, with some great electronic music until the early hours. Looks are deceptive - it might not look much from the outside, but inside there are three floors of music!
Really quirky gay bar; Barbie dolls wrapped in vines on the ceiling, the whole place can be described as 'kitsch'. Go on a Saturday night for a little dance to some 80s styles!
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The Friendly Society
79 Wardour StReally quirky gay bar; Barbie dolls wrapped in vines on the ceiling, the whole place can be described as 'kitsch'. Go on a Saturday night for a little dance to some 80s styles!
Local bar, for local people. If you want to get away from the crowds at Camden Lock this is the go to place. Lovely beer garden, and great selection of drinks.
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The Pembroke Castle
150 Gloucester AveLocal bar, for local people. If you want to get away from the crowds at Camden Lock this is the go to place. Lovely beer garden, and great selection of drinks.
Brewery, stumbling distance from home! Amazing IPAs and great brewery bar. I believe you can also take tours of the brewery!
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Camden Brewery Bar
55-59 Wilkin Street MewsBrewery, stumbling distance from home! Amazing IPAs and great brewery bar. I believe you can also take tours of the brewery!
Local pub with local vibes, often showing an array of sports across different scenes. Can be quiet during the daytime, so a nice place to stop for a quick lunch.
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The Earl of Camden
55 ParkwayLocal pub with local vibes, often showing an array of sports across different scenes. Can be quiet during the daytime, so a nice place to stop for a quick lunch.
The pub downstairs basically; a well known live music venue with live acts most nights!
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The Fiddlers Elbow
1 Malden RdThe pub downstairs basically; a well known live music venue with live acts most nights!
A five minute walk from the flat, the legendary Camden Roundhouse is well known for hosting some global legends. Check the billboard to see what is on.
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Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadA five minute walk from the flat, the legendary Camden Roundhouse is well known for hosting some global legends. Check the billboard to see what is on.
Great location, on the upper level of Camden Market in a very old building. Great for a quiet drink in the day but can be quite lively on weekend evenings!
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Lockside Camden
75-89 Camden Lock PlaceGreat location, on the upper level of Camden Market in a very old building. Great for a quiet drink in the day but can be quite lively on weekend evenings!
Really quirky bar... feels like going down a rabbit warren! Warm and cosy when the weather is not so great!
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Waxy O'Connor's
14-16 Rupert StReally quirky bar... feels like going down a rabbit warren! Warm and cosy when the weather is not so great!
Gay bar with great happy hour for cocktails; Jaffa cake martinis are to die for! Lively of an evening, quiet during the daytime.
Rupert Street
50 Rupert StGay bar with great happy hour for cocktails; Jaffa cake martinis are to die for! Lively of an evening, quiet during the daytime.
Always lively in the evenings, Salsa classes and a real buzzing atmosphere. One of the few places that is open until the early hours on a Sunday night!
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Salsa! Soho
96 Charing Cross RoadAlways lively in the evenings, Salsa classes and a real buzzing atmosphere. One of the few places that is open until the early hours on a Sunday night!
Visited one evening at Christmas time as everywhere else was full. Amazing Martinis, decent prices.
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GNH Bar
Pancras RoadVisited one evening at Christmas time as everywhere else was full. Amazing Martinis, decent prices.
Amazing, huge outside terrace! Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon!
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Edinboro' Castle
57 Mornington TerraceAmazing, huge outside terrace! Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon!
Great place for a Martini, quite lively after dark!
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Dirty Martini Covent Garden
11-12 Russell StGreat place for a Martini, quite lively after dark!
Great happy hour deals on everything from pints to prosecco!
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Simmons Bar | Mornington Crescent
7 Camden High StGreat happy hour deals on everything from pints to prosecco!
Old style bar, right on the Regents canal in Little Venice. Theatre upstairs, bar downstairs with a pretty decent menu. Sunday roasts here are amazing!
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The Diner Soho
18 Ganton StOld style bar, right on the Regents canal in Little Venice. Theatre upstairs, bar downstairs with a pretty decent menu. Sunday roasts here are amazing!
Lovely canalside pub, with a great menu. Attracts quite a local crowd, which is lovely if you want to escape the crowds of Camden!
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Engineer
65 Gloucester AveLovely canalside pub, with a great menu. Attracts quite a local crowd, which is lovely if you want to escape the crowds of Camden!
Local pub, set over two stories with outside seating on the street and the upper terrace. Lovely fireplace in the winter. Local crowd, so do not expect the crowds of Camden.
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The Grafton
20 Prince of Wales RdLocal pub, set over two stories with outside seating on the street and the upper terrace. Lovely fireplace in the winter. Local crowd, so do not expect the crowds of Camden.
Amazing nightspot, in an old printing factory. Raw industrial feel with electronic music until sunrise. Moderately priced drinks for a nightclub and an amazing venue.
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Printworks Londres
Surrey Quays RoadAmazing nightspot, in an old printing factory. Raw industrial feel with electronic music until sunrise. Moderately priced drinks for a nightclub and an amazing venue.
Huge, multi room nightclub showcasing international talent in techno, trance and electronic music.
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Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StHuge, multi room nightclub showcasing international talent in techno, trance and electronic music.
Shopping
You should not miss the iconic Camden Market, it is an amazing place - a real rabbit warren of stalls. Visit on a weekday when it is less crowded!
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Mercado de Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlYou should not miss the iconic Camden Market, it is an amazing place - a real rabbit warren of stalls. Visit on a weekday when it is less crowded!
Huge shopping mall, with a huge selection of shops and eateries.
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Westfield Shopping Centre
Huge shopping mall, with a huge selection of shops and eateries.
Entertainment & Activities
Self confessed adrenaline junkie - if you love theme parks, you will love this place. Easily accessible from here (Overground to Richmond, national rail to Staines - around 60 mins door to door!)
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Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadSelf confessed adrenaline junkie - if you love theme parks, you will love this place. Easily accessible from here (Overground to Richmond, national rail to Staines - around 60 mins door to door!)
Great place to spend a sunny day. Get there early if it is hot to avoid queuing, and to get a good spot!
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Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadGreat place to spend a sunny day. Get there early if it is hot to avoid queuing, and to get a good spot!
For those with young children, this is a must visit! Lots of attractions aimed at little adventurers, and easily accessible by train. The park itself is also walking distance from the station at Chessington.
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Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Leatherhead RoadFor those with young children, this is a must visit! Lots of attractions aimed at little adventurers, and easily accessible by train. The park itself is also walking distance from the station at Chessington.
Take a tour through the darker side of London, and explore our gruesome past. From Henry VII, to Sweeny Todd and Jack the Ripper - they more or less cover it all. Book in advance during school holidays, as it can be very busy.
NOT for small children though, as it can be a little frightening!
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The London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadTake a tour through the darker side of London, and explore our gruesome past. From Henry VII, to Sweeny Todd and Jack the Ripper - they more or less cover it all. Book in advance during school holidays, as it can be very busy.
NOT for small children though, as it can be a little frightening!
The Aquarium is right on the south bank of the Thames, and is a great little sealife centre with lots of different examples of marine lifes, including a pretty impressive collection of sharks! Get there early, or book in advance particularly in the school holidays!
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SEA LIFE Centre London Acuario
Westminster Bridge RoadThe Aquarium is right on the south bank of the Thames, and is a great little sealife centre with lots of different examples of marine lifes, including a pretty impressive collection of sharks! Get there early, or book in advance particularly in the school holidays!
This is a long way from London, but we often drive here for a weekend (we are annual pass holders, so just hire a car and go for a couple of days) but hosts some of the most intense rides and attractions in the UK, all set in the grounds and woodland surrounding a beautiful country manor.
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Alton Towers
Farley LaneThis is a long way from London, but we often drive here for a weekend (we are annual pass holders, so just hire a car and go for a couple of days) but hosts some of the most intense rides and attractions in the UK, all set in the grounds and woodland surrounding a beautiful country manor.
Local Odeon cinema - really cheap weekday prices!
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Odeon Camden
14 The ParkwayLocal Odeon cinema - really cheap weekday prices!
Sadly for 2017 the iconic capsized purple cow where the action usually takes place has moved residence to the North of England, however there is still a great vibe at the Underbelly festival. Just off of the South Bank, there are plenty of food and drink options here and you may want to check the Box office to see what shows are on offer. We recently saw briefs, which I can only describe as a high flying, acrobatic drag show (AMAZING) but there are many things happening here all throughout the summer.
Underbelly Festival
Sadly for 2017 the iconic capsized purple cow where the action usually takes place has moved residence to the North of England, however there is still a great vibe at the Underbelly festival. Just off of the South Bank, there are plenty of food and drink options here and you may want to check the Box office to see what shows are on offer. We recently saw briefs, which I can only describe as a high flying, acrobatic drag show (AMAZING) but there are many things happening here all throughout the summer.
Sightseeing
The view from the top of the hill is something that all visitors MUST see! Don't look round till you get to the top!
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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadThe view from the top of the hill is something that all visitors MUST see! Don't look round till you get to the top!
Take a stroll through the iconic Camden market; once an old horse hospital in the Victorian times, it is a now bustling market. The Hungarian food stall have some delicious offerings!
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Camden Stables Market
Take a stroll through the iconic Camden market; once an old horse hospital in the Victorian times, it is a now bustling market. The Hungarian food stall have some delicious offerings!
Beautiful streets, set on the canal. Absolutely stunning neighbourhood - take the waterbus from Camden lock, or if the weather is good walk the entire canal!
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Little Venice
6 Warwick AveBeautiful streets, set on the canal. Absolutely stunning neighbourhood - take the waterbus from Camden lock, or if the weather is good walk the entire canal!
For a different view over London why not take the cable car from North Greenwich over the Thames?
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Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley WayFor a different view over London why not take the cable car from North Greenwich over the Thames?
Another vantage point over the city from Parliament Hill; great on a clear day!
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Mirador de Parliament Hill
Another vantage point over the city from Parliament Hill; great on a clear day!
For a somewhat new viewpoint of the city try the view from the Shard; a little pricey and must be booked in advance but it is a pretty spectacular view! Apparently you can get drinks up there now as well...! worth going around sunset for the best of both; daytime and nighttime views!
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Vista desde The Shard
32 London Bridge StFor a somewhat new viewpoint of the city try the view from the Shard; a little pricey and must be booked in advance but it is a pretty spectacular view! Apparently you can get drinks up there now as well...! worth going around sunset for the best of both; daytime and nighttime views!
Quire far out of town, but in my opinion one of the most beautiful castles I have ever visited. Spend the day exploring Windsor, there are some real quaint little places to explore!
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Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlQuire far out of town, but in my opinion one of the most beautiful castles I have ever visited. Spend the day exploring Windsor, there are some real quaint little places to explore!
Take a stroll along the South Bank for some great photo opportunities, start at Westminster Bridge and meander along the river all the way to Tower Bridge. Cafes, bars and entertainment all the way along with great views!
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South Bank
Take a stroll along the South Bank for some great photo opportunities, start at Westminster Bridge and meander along the river all the way to Tower Bridge. Cafes, bars and entertainment all the way along with great views!
Beautiful rose gardens in the heart of Regents Park.
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Jardines de la Reina Mary
Chester RoadBeautiful rose gardens in the heart of Regents Park.
Not London, but a short train ride away to Canterbury (St. Pancras to Canterbury is about 60 mins). This old cathedral town is charming in every way, with beautiful old cobbled streets and lots of wonderful little shops!
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsNot London, but a short train ride away to Canterbury (St. Pancras to Canterbury is about 60 mins). This old cathedral town is charming in every way, with beautiful old cobbled streets and lots of wonderful little shops!
The ultimate high end shopping destination, worth a visit for the general architecture (Harrods is also known as the Knightsbridge Palace) and the interior is really quite exquisite. Check out the food halls for the culinary delights on offer, grab a champagne at the champagne bar and wait till after dark to see the thousands of light bulbs that illuminate the exterior of the building,
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe ultimate high end shopping destination, worth a visit for the general architecture (Harrods is also known as the Knightsbridge Palace) and the interior is really quite exquisite. Check out the food halls for the culinary delights on offer, grab a champagne at the champagne bar and wait till after dark to see the thousands of light bulbs that illuminate the exterior of the building,
If being surrounded by tall buildings is your bag, head over to Canada Square in Canary wharf. Some of London's most iconic buildings are gathered here (Canada tower, Citibank) and the photo ops are pretty cool.
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8 Canada Square
If being surrounded by tall buildings is your bag, head over to Canada Square in Canary wharf. Some of London's most iconic buildings are gathered here (Canada tower, Citibank) and the photo ops are pretty cool.
Famous the world over, the Tower bridge is a must see if it is your first time in London! A great starting point for a stroll along the south bank taking in the views as you go.
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Tower Bridge Rd
Tower Bridge RoadFamous the world over, the Tower bridge is a must see if it is your first time in London! A great starting point for a stroll along the south bank taking in the views as you go.
Visit the tower of London for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Crown Jewels (or the ghost of Anne Boleyn - one of Henry VIII's wives who was imprisoned here before being beheaded!) Good for history buffs!
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Torre de Londres
Visit the tower of London for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Crown Jewels (or the ghost of Anne Boleyn - one of Henry VIII's wives who was imprisoned here before being beheaded!) Good for history buffs!
A spectacular, white domed building in the heart of the City of London, that spectacularly remained intact throughout WW2 - even when buildings surrounded it were gutted! A beautiful, iconic building.
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Catedral de San Pablo
A spectacular, white domed building in the heart of the City of London, that spectacularly remained intact throughout WW2 - even when buildings surrounded it were gutted! A beautiful, iconic building.
Big Ben, the name of the great bell within the Elizabeth tower, and the Houses of Parliament are another must see for all first timers in London. The home of British Politics, with a long reaching history.
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Big Ben
Big Ben, the name of the great bell within the Elizabeth tower, and the Houses of Parliament are another must see for all first timers in London. The home of British Politics, with a long reaching history.
Famous the world over as the place where British Royal ceremonies take place (Christenings, weddings, funerals). A spectacular building with a rich history.
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Abadía de Westminster
20 Deans YdFamous the world over as the place where British Royal ceremonies take place (Christenings, weddings, funerals). A spectacular building with a rich history.
Nelsons Column, the famous column immortalising vice-admiral Horatio Nelson, sits in Trafalgar Square. Another iconic landmark.
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Nelson's Column
Nelsons Column, the famous column immortalising vice-admiral Horatio Nelson, sits in Trafalgar Square. Another iconic landmark.
An odd iconic area, mostly because of the TV screens offering 24/7 advertisements that more or less every tourist would recognise. Why? We do not know... I guess it is just like the times square of London!
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusAn odd iconic area, mostly because of the TV screens offering 24/7 advertisements that more or less every tourist would recognise. Why? We do not know... I guess it is just like the times square of London!
Why visit Buckingham Palace? Because you are in London, and it would be rude not to drop in on the Queen!
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Palacio de Buckingham
Why visit Buckingham Palace? Because you are in London, and it would be rude not to drop in on the Queen!
The residence of the Prime Minister of the UK, You can no longer go onto the street (for obvious reasons!) as it is gated off and under constant armed guard. You can, however, catch a glimpse of that famous door from Whitehall!
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10 Downing St
10 Downing StreetThe residence of the Prime Minister of the UK, You can no longer go onto the street (for obvious reasons!) as it is gated off and under constant armed guard. You can, however, catch a glimpse of that famous door from Whitehall!
A short train ride out of London will bring you to Rochester in the Medway towns. A well preserved, historical town famed for it's annual Dickens festival . Cobbled streets, a castle and a cathedral make this a really nice day out.
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Catedral de Rochester
A short train ride out of London will bring you to Rochester in the Medway towns. A well preserved, historical town famed for it's annual Dickens festival . Cobbled streets, a castle and a cathedral make this a really nice day out.
Parks & Nature
Massive, beautiful park with swimming ponds and walking trails and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Great place to spend a sunny Sunday!
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Hampstead Heath
Massive, beautiful park with swimming ponds and walking trails and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Great place to spend a sunny Sunday!
Visit Greenwich park for another panoramic view over London, with views over the o2 and docklands. After dark you can see the laser from the observatory that marks where GMT begins.
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Observatorio Real de Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueVisit Greenwich park for another panoramic view over London, with views over the o2 and docklands. After dark you can see the laser from the observatory that marks where GMT begins.
Beautiful, sprawling park complete with wild deer!
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Parque de Richmond
Beautiful, sprawling park complete with wild deer!
For a real surreal experience, why not try swimming in the ponds at Hampstead? It is what it says it is; a pond!
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Mixed Bathing Pond
For a real surreal experience, why not try swimming in the ponds at Hampstead? It is what it says it is; a pond!
Again, not strictly speaking London, but a short train ride from Victoria will take you to the quaint little seaside town of Brighton - one of my favourite places to spend a sunny day! Take a stroll along the pier, browse through the shops in town or just lounge on the pebble beach enjoying some fish and chips!
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Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveAgain, not strictly speaking London, but a short train ride from Victoria will take you to the quaint little seaside town of Brighton - one of my favourite places to spend a sunny day! Take a stroll along the pier, browse through the shops in town or just lounge on the pebble beach enjoying some fish and chips!
Essentials
Morrisons
Large local grocery store.
Sainsbury's Local
76-77 Chalk Farm RdThis convenience store is directly at the bottom of the building. Super convenient and open late. They also do some super pleasant baked goods if you get there early enough in the morning!
Marmara Supermarket
7 Malden RdThis convenience store is directly at the bottom of the building. Super convenient and open late. They also do some super pleasant baked goods if you get there early enough in the morning!
Great beauty & massage centre, at reasonable prices. Absolutely recommend Veronica for a deep tissue massage!
Siam Body and Soul
33 Chalton StGreat beauty & massage centre, at reasonable prices. Absolutely recommend Veronica for a deep tissue massage!