Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens.
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens.
The 28 bus from around the corner on North End Road will take you there in 15 minutes (get off at Kensington Church St.)
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Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensKensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens.
The 28 bus from around the corner on North End Road will take you there in 15 minutes (get off at Kensington Church St.)
Visit the houses of Parliament & Big Ben.
The District line will take you there in 15 minutes (get off at Westminster).
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Palace of Westminster
Visit the houses of Parliament & Big Ben.
The District line will take you there in 15 minutes (get off at Westminster).
Stunning 700 year old building - the coronation church of England.
Take the 15 minute tube ride from West Ken. to Westminster.
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Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdStunning 700 year old building - the coronation church of England.
Take the 15 minute tube ride from West Ken. to Westminster.
Head eastbound on the District line from West Kensington to South Kensington (just 7 mins. Exit: Thurloe St.)
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Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadHead eastbound on the District line from West Kensington to South Kensington (just 7 mins. Exit: Thurloe St.)
Artefacts and interactives chronicle London's turbulent history from pre-Roman to modern times.
District line from West Ken. will take you to Mansion House in 23 mins. (Exit: Queen Victoria St.)
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonArtefacts and interactives chronicle London's turbulent history from pre-Roman to modern times.
District line from West Ken. will take you to Mansion House in 23 mins. (Exit: Queen Victoria St.)
Trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and Treetop Walkway.
District line at West Ken. to Kew Gardens in just 14 mins. (Exit: North Rd/West Park Road).
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and Treetop Walkway.
District line at West Ken. to Kew Gardens in just 14 mins. (Exit: North Rd/West Park Road).
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters. Good restaurants at Duke of York Square.
District line from West Ken. to Sloane Square in 9 mins.
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Saatchi Gallery
King's RdUp-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters. Good restaurants at Duke of York Square.
District line from West Ken. to Sloane Square in 9 mins.
The world's greatest museum of art and design.
District line from West Kensington to South Kensington in just 7 minutes. Exit: Thurloe Place and walk 4 mins.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe world's greatest museum of art and design.
District line from West Kensington to South Kensington in just 7 minutes. Exit: Thurloe Place and walk 4 mins.
Enjoy panoramic views from the walkways, situated 45 metres above the Thames.
Take the District line from West Kensington to Tower Hill (27 mins). Walk 9 mins to Tower Bridge.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadEnjoy panoramic views from the walkways, situated 45 metres above the Thames.
Take the District line from West Kensington to Tower Hill (27 mins). Walk 9 mins to Tower Bridge.
Take the District line from West Kensington to St. James's Park (13 mins). Exit: Petty France and walk 9 mins.
Or Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Hyde Park Corner (10 mins) and walk 11 mins.
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Buckingham Palace
Take the District line from West Kensington to St. James's Park (13 mins). Exit: Petty France and walk 9 mins.
Or Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Hyde Park Corner (10 mins) and walk 11 mins.
A public space & tourist attraction in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
Take the Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Leicester Square. Exit:1, then 5 mins walk
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
A public space & tourist attraction in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
Take the Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Leicester Square. Exit:1, then 5 mins walk
Notting Hill captivates visitors with its unique charm. Portobello Market, Notting Hill Carnival, and the Notting Hill movie are highlights.
The 28 bus will take you to Westbourne Park Station.
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Notting Hill
Notting Hill captivates visitors with its unique charm. Portobello Market, Notting Hill Carnival, and the Notting Hill movie are highlights.
The 28 bus will take you to Westbourne Park Station.
The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation.
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Richmond Park
The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation.
Shopping
The world's most famous department store.
Approx. 15 minutes from the door.
Take the Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Knightbridge (8 minute tube ride).
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe world's most famous department store.
Approx. 15 minutes from the door.
Take the Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Knightbridge (8 minute tube ride).
A short walk from the flat or the 28 bus from North End Road.
A shopping hub with many stylish restaurants and bars on offer. It can be can be less crowded here than in the West End.
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High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetA short walk from the flat or the 28 bus from North End Road.
A shopping hub with many stylish restaurants and bars on offer. It can be can be less crowded here than in the West End.
An upmarket department store situated in central London. Famous for Afternoon Tea!!
Take the Piccadilly line (eastbound) from Barons Court to Piccadilly Circus (14 mins). Then 4 mins walk.
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyAn upmarket department store situated in central London. Famous for Afternoon Tea!!
Take the Piccadilly line (eastbound) from Barons Court to Piccadilly Circus (14 mins). Then 4 mins walk.
Large shopping centre offering a mix of high street and designer stores. Dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, children's entertainment and cinema.
Just a 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayLarge shopping centre offering a mix of high street and designer stores. Dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, children's entertainment and cinema.
Just a 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride.
Whole Foods Market Inc. is an American supermarket chain specializing in organic food.
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Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StWhole Foods Market Inc. is an American supermarket chain specializing in organic food.
Arts & Culture
One of my favourites!
An entertainment & commercial district, running alongside the River Thames.
Lots to do & see with attractions, restaurants and bars.
West Ken. to Embankment is just 17 mins
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South Bank
One of my favourites!
An entertainment & commercial district, running alongside the River Thames.
Lots to do & see with attractions, restaurants and bars.
West Ken. to Embankment is just 17 mins
Music and entertainment venue.
Take the District line from West Kensington to South Kensington in just 7 minutes (Exit 4), then walk 5 minutes.
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadMusic and entertainment venue.
Take the District line from West Kensington to South Kensington in just 7 minutes (Exit 4), then walk 5 minutes.
Formerly and still commonly known as Hammersmith Odeon. One of the best concert venues in the UK
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Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StFormerly and still commonly known as Hammersmith Odeon. One of the best concert venues in the UK
Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnMusic venue by Shepherds Bush Green
Entertainment & Activities
For a full day of fun.
Piccadilly (Eastbound) from Barons Court to Leicester Sq. (16 mins), change to Northern Line (Northbound) to Camden Town (9 mins). Then 16 min walk to Outer Circle Regents Park.
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ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleFor a full day of fun.
Piccadilly (Eastbound) from Barons Court to Leicester Sq. (16 mins), change to Northern Line (Northbound) to Camden Town (9 mins). Then 16 min walk to Outer Circle Regents Park.
Museum with life-size wax replicas of famous & historic icons.
Take Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Green Park (12 mins) and take Jubilee line to Baker Street (4 mins). Then just 2 mins walk.
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Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadMuseum with life-size wax replicas of famous & historic icons.
Take Piccadilly line from Barons Court to Green Park (12 mins) and take Jubilee line to Baker Street (4 mins). Then just 2 mins walk.
All the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals.
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Vue Cinema London - Westfield (Shepherd's Bush)
WestfieldAll the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals.
Everything Else
Olympia is an Exhibition Centre, event space and conference centre in West Kensington. Approx. 5 minute walk from the flat (just off Hammersmith Road).
Check out:
http://olympia.london/whatson
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Hammersmith
72 Blythe RoadOlympia is an Exhibition Centre, event space and conference centre in West Kensington. Approx. 5 minute walk from the flat (just off Hammersmith Road).
Check out:
http://olympia.london/whatson
Food Scene
The Roof Gardens are spectacular and open to the public to visit for free (call in advance). Or dine: Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos.
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Kensington Roof Gardens
The Roof Gardens are spectacular and open to the public to visit for free (call in advance). Or dine: Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos.
Modern European food. Chiswick.
Take the District line from West Kensington to Turnham Green (8 mins). 6 minutes walk.
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La Trompette
3-7 Devonshire RdModern European food. Chiswick.
Take the District line from West Kensington to Turnham Green (8 mins). 6 minutes walk.
Established local curry house serving dishes from around India, with a takeaway & delivery service.
44 Blythe Rd, West Kensington. Phone: 020 7602 9333
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Karma
44 Blythe RdEstablished local curry house serving dishes from around India, with a takeaway & delivery service.
44 Blythe Rd, West Kensington. Phone: 020 7602 9333
Chez Abir Lebanese Restaurant
34 Blythe RdFamily run Lebanese.
Blythe Road
Good food and wine.
Take the 28 bus from around the corner on North End Road to Sheffield Terrace. Walk 2 minutes to Kensington Church Street.
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The Kensington Wine Rooms
127-129 Kensington Church StGood food and wine.
Take the 28 bus from around the corner on North End Road to Sheffield Terrace. Walk 2 minutes to Kensington Church Street.
Friendly service and yummy breakfast! This has been a regular of ours for many years.
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Cafe Continente
62 North End RdFriendly service and yummy breakfast! This has been a regular of ours for many years.
Thai staples, modern fusion dishes and plenty of seafood options in an easygoing, intimate venue.
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Kanna
127A Hammersmith RdThai staples, modern fusion dishes and plenty of seafood options in an easygoing, intimate venue.
Grill-orientated Argentine restaurant also serving Italian and fish dishes
Argentine Steakhouse Toro Dorado
87 Hammersmith RdGrill-orientated Argentine restaurant also serving Italian and fish dishes
The Melody Restaurant at St. Paul's Hotel is a fine Dining Restaurant in London Hammersmith
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The Melody
153 Hammersmith RdThe Melody Restaurant at St. Paul's Hotel is a fine Dining Restaurant in London Hammersmith
Modern, French-style spot for gourmet coffees and pastries, plus sandwiches, salads and cakes.
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L'Elysée Artisan Cafe
93 Hammersmith RdModern, French-style spot for gourmet coffees and pastries, plus sandwiches, salads and cakes.
Colourful wall plates adorn this homely, family-run restaurant serving traditional Spanish tapas.
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Los Molinos
127 Shepherds Bush RdColourful wall plates adorn this homely, family-run restaurant serving traditional Spanish tapas.
Rustic-style neighbourhood restaurant for traditional Italian mains, pasta dishes and regional wine.
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Pentolina
71 Blythe RdRustic-style neighbourhood restaurant for traditional Italian mains, pasta dishes and regional wine.
Stylish contemporary restaurant with framed art, for imaginative, high-end Modern European cuisine.
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Kitchen W8
11-13 Abingdon RdStylish contemporary restaurant with framed art, for imaginative, high-end Modern European cuisine.
The Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
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The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie
96 Kensington High StThe Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
Sweet and savoury thin Dutch pancakes plus poffertje sweet desserts served in rustic setting.
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My Old Dutch
131-132 High HolbornSweet and savoury thin Dutch pancakes plus poffertje sweet desserts served in rustic setting.
Innovative Indian dishes served in book-lined former Victorian library with downstairs cocktail bar.
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The Cinnamon Club
Great Smith StreetInnovative Indian dishes served in book-lined former Victorian library with downstairs cocktail bar.
The Gate vegetarian restaurant is one of London's most successful vegetarian restaurants since 1989. Serving guests with healthy, fresh, inventive and eclectic vegetarian and vegan food in a high-ceilinged room with light-wood furnishings.
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The Dove at Hammersmith
19 Upper MallThe Gate vegetarian restaurant is one of London's most successful vegetarian restaurants since 1989. Serving guests with healthy, fresh, inventive and eclectic vegetarian and vegan food in a high-ceilinged room with light-wood furnishings.
Inventive seasonal Italian cuisine and fine wines in an airy riverside location with outdoor dining.
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The River Café
Rainville RoadInventive seasonal Italian cuisine and fine wines in an airy riverside location with outdoor dining.
Smart, bright pub with nostalgic furnishings and a pantry selling artisan produce and cook books.
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The Hampshire (Bar, Restaurant & Lounge)
225-227 King StSmart, bright pub with nostalgic furnishings and a pantry selling artisan produce and cook books.
Chapter Coffee Roasters
137 North End RdGreat coffee!
Good for breakfast, pastries and cakes and more.
Essentials
Brook Green Farmers Market:
Every Saturday - 10am - 3pm
Addison Primary School, Bolingbroke Road entrance, W14 0DT.
Brook Green Market & Kitchen selling the finest organic & free range produce.
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Brook Green
Brook GreenBrook Green Farmers Market:
Every Saturday - 10am - 3pm
Addison Primary School, Bolingbroke Road entrance, W14 0DT.
Brook Green Market & Kitchen selling the finest organic & free range produce.
Sainsbury's Local
105-109 Salusbury RdFor bread, milk and much more