Guidebook for Greater London
Sightseeing
The Duke of York Column is a monument in London, England, to Prince Frederick, Duke of York, the second eldest son of King George III. The designer was Benjamin Dean Wyatt. It is sited where Regent Street meets The Mall, a purposefully wide endpoint of Regent Street known as Waterloo Place and Gardens, in between the two terraces of Carlton House Terrace and their tree-lined squares. The three very wide flights of steps down to The Mall adjoining are known as the Duke of York Steps. The column was completed in December 1832 and the statue of the Duke of York, by Sir Richard Westmacott, was raised on 10 April 1834
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Duke Of York Column
The Duke of York Column is a monument in London, England, to Prince Frederick, Duke of York, the second eldest son of King George III. The designer was Benjamin Dean Wyatt. It is sited where Regent Street meets The Mall, a purposefully wide endpoint of Regent Street known as Waterloo Place and Gardens, in between the two terraces of Carlton House Terrace and their tree-lined squares. The three very wide flights of steps down to The Mall adjoining are known as the Duke of York Steps. The column was completed in December 1832 and the statue of the Duke of York, by Sir Richard Westmacott, was raised on 10 April 1834
Commissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate Queen Victoria's death, and designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch stands majestically at the North east end of The Mall.
This Grade I listed curved stone building has three arches and links The Mall to Trafalgar Square, adjoining the Old Admiralty Building. A Latin inscription along the top reads:
: ANNO : DECIMO : EDWARDI : SEPTIMI : REGIS :
: VICTORIÆ : REGINÆ : CIVES : GRATISSIMI : MDCCCCX :
(In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910)
Also take a look behind the Arch, where you will see a huge WW2 Fortress called The Citadel.
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Arco del Almirantazgo
The MallCommissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate Queen Victoria's death, and designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch stands majestically at the North east end of The Mall.
This Grade I listed curved stone building has three arches and links The Mall to Trafalgar Square, adjoining the Old Admiralty Building. A Latin inscription along the top reads:
: ANNO : DECIMO : EDWARDI : SEPTIMI : REGIS :
: VICTORIÆ : REGINÆ : CIVES : GRATISSIMI : MDCCCCX :
(In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910)
Also take a look behind the Arch, where you will see a huge WW2 Fortress called The Citadel.
The Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits.
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The Mall
The MallThe Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits.
The Cenotaph is a war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Its origin is in a temporary structure erected for a peace parade following the end of the First World War, and after an outpouring of national sentiment it was replaced in 1920 by a permanent structure and designated the United Kingdom's official national war memorial.
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The Cenotaph
WhitehallThe Cenotaph is a war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Its origin is in a temporary structure erected for a peace parade following the end of the First World War, and after an outpouring of national sentiment it was replaced in 1920 by a permanent structure and designated the United Kingdom's official national war memorial.
Horse Guards is official ceremonial entrance to St James's and Buckingham Palace and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment who provide troops for The Queen's Life Guard.
A royal guard has been kept here since 1660 when the original Guard House of the old Palace of Whitehall was on this site. The Palace of Whitehall, the largest palace in Europe at that time, was destroyed by fire in 1698 and replaced by the present Horse Guards building in 1753.
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The Royal Horseguards
2 Whitehall CtHorse Guards is official ceremonial entrance to St James's and Buckingham Palace and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment who provide troops for The Queen's Life Guard.
A royal guard has been kept here since 1660 when the original Guard House of the old Palace of Whitehall was on this site. The Palace of Whitehall, the largest palace in Europe at that time, was destroyed by fire in 1698 and replaced by the present Horse Guards building in 1753.
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761[4] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House.
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Palacio de Buckingham
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761[4] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House.
Dean's Yard, Westminster, comprises most of the remaining precincts of the former monastery of Westminster, not occupied by the Abbey buildings. It is known to members of Westminster School as Green, and referred to without an article. It is a large gated quadrangle, closed to public traffic, surrounding a green upon which Westminster School pupils have legal rights to play football (they have some claim to have invented the modern game). Until the seventeenth century the Green was a third of its present size, since to the south stood the Queen's Scholars' dormitory, which was in monastic times the granary: its stones still support Church House.
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Deans Yard
20 Dean's YardDean's Yard, Westminster, comprises most of the remaining precincts of the former monastery of Westminster, not occupied by the Abbey buildings. It is known to members of Westminster School as Green, and referred to without an article. It is a large gated quadrangle, closed to public traffic, surrounding a green upon which Westminster School pupils have legal rights to play football (they have some claim to have invented the modern game). Until the seventeenth century the Green was a third of its present size, since to the south stood the Queen's Scholars' dormitory, which was in monastic times the granary: its stones still support Church House.
A unique art deco mansion in a medieval setting. Built for millionaires, Eltham Palace reflects the glamour and allure of 1930s fashionable society.
Stunning interiors and furnishings reflect a masterpiece of design, and combine the cutting-edge designs of ocean-liner style, with French-influenced art deco.
The mansion's backdrop is a royal palace from Tudor times, with a magnificent Great Hall, the childhood home of Henry VIII.
The 19 acres of beautiful gardens blend 1930s and medieval features, including London's oldest working bridge over the moat.
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Eltham Palace
A unique art deco mansion in a medieval setting. Built for millionaires, Eltham Palace reflects the glamour and allure of 1930s fashionable society.
Stunning interiors and furnishings reflect a masterpiece of design, and combine the cutting-edge designs of ocean-liner style, with French-influenced art deco.
The mansion's backdrop is a royal palace from Tudor times, with a magnificent Great Hall, the childhood home of Henry VIII.
The 19 acres of beautiful gardens blend 1930s and medieval features, including London's oldest working bridge over the moat.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Check on line as for times and dates as it varies throughout the year. The changing of the guards is a wonderful historic display dating back hundreds of years
Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry, later becoming an important military headquarters
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Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StCheck on line as for times and dates as it varies throughout the year. The changing of the guards is a wonderful historic display dating back hundreds of years
Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry, later becoming an important military headquarters
Be amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as 'Number 1 London'. This beautiful Georgian building was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815. Revel in one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens, as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain.
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Apsley House
149 PiccadillyBe amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as 'Number 1 London'. This beautiful Georgian building was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815. Revel in one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens, as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain.
The neighbourhood parish church where Shakespeare prayed while brother Edmund rang the bells. The Southwark Church dates back to 1207. Though the site has had a church for a t least a thousand years and inhabitants for 2000.
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The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Southwark, London,
The neighbourhood parish church where Shakespeare prayed while brother Edmund rang the bells. The Southwark Church dates back to 1207. Though the site has had a church for a t least a thousand years and inhabitants for 2000.
London's most touristic square got its name from the fancy ruffled shirts - Picadils -made in the neighbourhood long ago. in the late 20th century the square veered toward the gimmicky and tack look - look no further than the gargantuan Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. But it's trending back.
Until a couple of years ago, this was a famously busy traffic circle, with cars and big red buses spinning around the tipsy- but- perfectly balanced Eros statue in the centre. Now-though still packed with cars- it's also a packed people zone.
At night when the neon pulses, the 20-foot-high video ads paint the classic Georgian facades in a rainbow of colors. Black cabs honk and tourists crowd.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusLondon's most touristic square got its name from the fancy ruffled shirts - Picadils -made in the neighbourhood long ago. in the late 20th century the square veered toward the gimmicky and tack look - look no further than the gargantuan Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. But it's trending back.
Until a couple of years ago, this was a famously busy traffic circle, with cars and big red buses spinning around the tipsy- but- perfectly balanced Eros statue in the centre. Now-though still packed with cars- it's also a packed people zone.
At night when the neon pulses, the 20-foot-high video ads paint the classic Georgian facades in a rainbow of colors. Black cabs honk and tourists crowd.
The South Bank of the Thames is a thriving arts and cultural centre, tied together by the riverfront Jubilee Walkway.
This riverside path is a popular pub-crawling, pedestrian promenade that stretches along the South Bank. offering grand views of the Houses of Parliament and St. Pauls on a sunny day this is the place to see Londoners out strolling. The walkway hugs the river all the way down to Tower Bridge and beyond
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South Bank
The South Bank of the Thames is a thriving arts and cultural centre, tied together by the riverfront Jubilee Walkway.
This riverside path is a popular pub-crawling, pedestrian promenade that stretches along the South Bank. offering grand views of the Houses of Parliament and St. Pauls on a sunny day this is the place to see Londoners out strolling. The walkway hugs the river all the way down to Tower Bridge and beyond
15 Miles up the Thames from downtown, the 500 year old palace of Henry VIII .
Actually it was originally the palace of his minister Cardinal Wolsey. When Wolsey a clever man, realised Henry VIII was experiencing a little palace envy, he gave the mansion to his king.
The Tudor Palace was also home to Elizabeth I and Charles I. Sections were updated by Christopher Wren for William and Mary. The stately palace over looks the thames and includes some fine Tudor rooms, including a Great Hall with a magnificent hammer-beam ceiling.
The train takes around 2.5 hours from London Waterloo.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way15 Miles up the Thames from downtown, the 500 year old palace of Henry VIII .
Actually it was originally the palace of his minister Cardinal Wolsey. When Wolsey a clever man, realised Henry VIII was experiencing a little palace envy, he gave the mansion to his king.
The Tudor Palace was also home to Elizabeth I and Charles I. Sections were updated by Christopher Wren for William and Mary. The stately palace over looks the thames and includes some fine Tudor rooms, including a Great Hall with a magnificent hammer-beam ceiling.
The train takes around 2.5 hours from London Waterloo.
Leicester (LESS-ter) Square is a small park surrounded by glitzy cinema houses. It sits smack in the middle of the theatre district-ground zero for London's enticing offerings or flashy musicals, intimate plays starring big-name actors and much more. Here is the entertainment centre of London., a statue of Shakespeare looks out, as if pondering the quote chiseled into his pedestal. "There is no darkness but ignorance". Charlie Chaplin facing the bard, was a Londoner, the child of music-hall performers.
The squares movie theatres are famous for hosting red-carpet movie premieres. When Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie or Brad Pritt needs a publicity splash it'll likely be here.
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Leicester Street
Leicester StreetLeicester (LESS-ter) Square is a small park surrounded by glitzy cinema houses. It sits smack in the middle of the theatre district-ground zero for London's enticing offerings or flashy musicals, intimate plays starring big-name actors and much more. Here is the entertainment centre of London., a statue of Shakespeare looks out, as if pondering the quote chiseled into his pedestal. "There is no darkness but ignorance". Charlie Chaplin facing the bard, was a Londoner, the child of music-hall performers.
The squares movie theatres are famous for hosting red-carpet movie premieres. When Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie or Brad Pritt needs a publicity splash it'll likely be here.
Today Whitehall is chocked with traffic, but imagine the effect the broad street must have had to out-of-towners a century ago. In your horse-drawn carriage, you'd clop along the tree-lined boulevard past well dressed lords and ladies, dodging street urchins.
Whitehall is now the most important street in Britain, lined with the ministries of finance, treasury and so on.
The black ornamental arrowheads topping the iron fences were once colourfully painted. In 1861 Queen Victoria ordered them all painted black when he beloved Prince Albert (The only one who called her Vickie) died.
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Whitehall
WhitehallToday Whitehall is chocked with traffic, but imagine the effect the broad street must have had to out-of-towners a century ago. In your horse-drawn carriage, you'd clop along the tree-lined boulevard past well dressed lords and ladies, dodging street urchins.
Whitehall is now the most important street in Britain, lined with the ministries of finance, treasury and so on.
The black ornamental arrowheads topping the iron fences were once colourfully painted. In 1861 Queen Victoria ordered them all painted black when he beloved Prince Albert (The only one who called her Vickie) died.
Famous for it fountains and statues. Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Famous for it fountains and statues. Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
Horse Guards Parade in London is a parade ground near Whitehall used for royal parades and ceremonies.
Every morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place at Horse Guards Parade (11:00 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 Sunday).
The annual Trooping of The Colour, where the troops are presented to The Queen, takes place at Horse Guards Parade.
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Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StHorse Guards Parade in London is a parade ground near Whitehall used for royal parades and ceremonies.
Every morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place at Horse Guards Parade (11:00 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 Sunday).
The annual Trooping of The Colour, where the troops are presented to The Queen, takes place at Horse Guards Parade.
Arts & Culture
St Martin-in-the-Fields is an architectural jewel sitting at the corner of one of the world’s most famous squares. It’s a place of encounter between God and humanity, the wealthy and the destitute, culture and commerce. We welcome you into the warmth of this vibrant community.
Classical concerts are often held at St Martins, They also have a cafe in the crypt. Check out on line to see what is on.
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Iglesia de San Martín en los Campos
Trafalgar SquareSt Martin-in-the-Fields is an architectural jewel sitting at the corner of one of the world’s most famous squares. It’s a place of encounter between God and humanity, the wealthy and the destitute, culture and commerce. We welcome you into the warmth of this vibrant community.
Classical concerts are often held at St Martins, They also have a cafe in the crypt. Check out on line to see what is on.
Discover the rooms where Winston Churchill and his Cabinet sheltered during World War 2 on a tour of the Churchill War Rooms in London. See artifacts of war, and experience the wartime bunker, left just as it was during the days of the Blitz.
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Salas de Guerra de Churchill
King Charles StreetDiscover the rooms where Winston Churchill and his Cabinet sheltered during World War 2 on a tour of the Churchill War Rooms in London. See artifacts of war, and experience the wartime bunker, left just as it was during the days of the Blitz.
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
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La Galería Nacional
Trafalgar SquareThe National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is one of the most unusual Museums in London. It is in quite an amazing location - in the attic of an English Baroque church which was used as a Herb Garret, and later on converted into an Operating Theatre in the 19th century
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El Museo del Antiguo Teatro de Operaciones y Herb Garret
9a St Thomas StThe Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is one of the most unusual Museums in London. It is in quite an amazing location - in the attic of an English Baroque church which was used as a Herb Garret, and later on converted into an Operating Theatre in the 19th century
Standing on Whitechapel High Street is the Whitechapel Gallery. Founded in 1901, the gallery was one of London’s first publicly funded exhibition spaces, and over the years has hosted some of the world’s most significant artists. Picasso’s Guernica was displayed at the gallery on its first and only trip to the UK, and big names including Pollock, Rothko, Gilbert & George and Frida Kahlo had their first introduction to London audiences in Whitechapel. The gallery remains one of London’s premier players in the contemporary art scene, hosting regular retrospective and modern, multimedia exhibitions. One not to be missed for lovers of all things art.
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Galería Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StStanding on Whitechapel High Street is the Whitechapel Gallery. Founded in 1901, the gallery was one of London’s first publicly funded exhibition spaces, and over the years has hosted some of the world’s most significant artists. Picasso’s Guernica was displayed at the gallery on its first and only trip to the UK, and big names including Pollock, Rothko, Gilbert & George and Frida Kahlo had their first introduction to London audiences in Whitechapel. The gallery remains one of London’s premier players in the contemporary art scene, hosting regular retrospective and modern, multimedia exhibitions. One not to be missed for lovers of all things art.
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
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Museo Británico
Great Russell StreetHuge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Museo de Historia Natural
Cromwell RoadThe Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum
The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually.
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Museo de Ciencias
Exhibition RoadThe Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually.
The world's greatest museum of art and design.The V&A's collections are unrivalled in their diversity. Explore historical and contemporary art and design, including works of art from many of the world's richest cultures. Admission free.
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Museo Victoria y Alberto
Cromwell RoadThe world's greatest museum of art and design.The V&A's collections are unrivalled in their diversity. Explore historical and contemporary art and design, including works of art from many of the world's richest cultures. Admission free.
The Design Museum is a museum in Kensington, London, which covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. The museum operates as a registered charity, and all funds generated by ticket sales aid the museum in curating new exhibitions
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Museo del Diseño
224-238 Kensington High StThe Design Museum is a museum in Kensington, London, which covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. The museum operates as a registered charity, and all funds generated by ticket sales aid the museum in curating new exhibitions
This impressive museum covers the wars of the last century-- from World War 1 Biplanes, to the rise of fascism, to Montgomery's Africa campaign, to the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, The trouble in Northern Ireland, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorism. Rather than glorify war, the museum encourages an understanding of the history of modern warfare and the wartime experience, including the effect it has on everyday lives of the people back home.
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Museos de Guerra Imperiales
Lambeth RoadThis impressive museum covers the wars of the last century-- from World War 1 Biplanes, to the rise of fascism, to Montgomery's Africa campaign, to the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, The trouble in Northern Ireland, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and terrorism. Rather than glorify war, the museum encourages an understanding of the history of modern warfare and the wartime experience, including the effect it has on everyday lives of the people back home.
The British Library is the UK’s national library.
Sir John Ritblat: Treasures of the British Library Gallery is 'The holy grail for history buffs' - Time Out. Magna Carta, Lindisfarne Gospels, Jane Austen's notebook, handwritten lyrics by the Beatles, Leonardo da Vinci's notebook and Nizami's Five Poems are just a few of the Treasures you can see.
Every year the British Library hosts a range of exhibitions, some of which are free. Coming up, journey to where magic and myth began with our Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition or celebrate the sound archive with a free exhibition dedicated to taking time to listen.
Enjoy the lively programme of talks, courses, Lates and family events.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library is the UK’s national library.
Sir John Ritblat: Treasures of the British Library Gallery is 'The holy grail for history buffs' - Time Out. Magna Carta, Lindisfarne Gospels, Jane Austen's notebook, handwritten lyrics by the Beatles, Leonardo da Vinci's notebook and Nizami's Five Poems are just a few of the Treasures you can see.
Every year the British Library hosts a range of exhibitions, some of which are free. Coming up, journey to where magic and myth began with our Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition or celebrate the sound archive with a free exhibition dedicated to taking time to listen.
Enjoy the lively programme of talks, courses, Lates and family events.
Step back in time and explore the life and literature of England's national poet William Shakespeare. In ode to the Bard, Shakespeares Globe presents Shakespearean plays with respect of old conventions. Check the Globe's event calendar while you're in town to catch a play in authentic recreated surrounds.
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Teatro Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkStep back in time and explore the life and literature of England's national poet William Shakespeare. In ode to the Bard, Shakespeares Globe presents Shakespearean plays with respect of old conventions. Check the Globe's event calendar while you're in town to catch a play in authentic recreated surrounds.
The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade I listed building, the first post-war building to become so protected.
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Sala de Festivales Real
Belvedere RoadThe Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade I listed building, the first post-war building to become so protected.
Food Scene
Weekends only
Browse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food!
The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
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Mercado de Maltby Street
Maltby StreetWeekends only
Browse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food!
The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
Nestled between the elegance of Mayfair and the creativity of Soho, the Oscar Wilde Lounge is the space where great minds came together to change the world. It is in this very room that Oscar Wilde fell in love with Lord Alfred Douglas, Aubrey Beardsley debated with Whistler, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust and Mick Jagger, the Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor danced the night away. Dating back to 1865 and formerly known as the Grill Room, the gilded room was renamed in honour of our most famous patron becoming the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Today, this dramatic setting is home to Hotel Café Royal's award-winning afternoon tea service.
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Café Royal
68 Regent StreetNestled between the elegance of Mayfair and the creativity of Soho, the Oscar Wilde Lounge is the space where great minds came together to change the world. It is in this very room that Oscar Wilde fell in love with Lord Alfred Douglas, Aubrey Beardsley debated with Whistler, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust and Mick Jagger, the Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor danced the night away. Dating back to 1865 and formerly known as the Grill Room, the gilded room was renamed in honour of our most famous patron becoming the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Today, this dramatic setting is home to Hotel Café Royal's award-winning afternoon tea service.
One of my favourite little spots for lunch (If you like Sushi)
Small Japanese restaurant with simple decor serving sushi and cooked dishes from a conveyor belt.
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Kulu Kulu Sushi
76 Brewer StOne of my favourite little spots for lunch (If you like Sushi)
Small Japanese restaurant with simple decor serving sushi and cooked dishes from a conveyor belt.
Oyster farmers turned restaurateurs, Wright Brothers specialise in fresh seafood – particularly oysters. There’s no shortage of choice on the menu, from juicy potted prawns, dressed crab, whelks and shellfish platters to seared tuna with dark miso aïoli, Thai-style curried mussels, grilled skate with chilli jam or truffled Orkney clams with chunks of tender Ibérico pork. But it’s the oysters that are truly unmissable: there are usually at least six seasonal varieties to choose from, plus deep-fried, smoked, dressed and citrus-marinated versions.
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Wright Brothers Battersea
Oyster farmers turned restaurateurs, Wright Brothers specialise in fresh seafood – particularly oysters. There’s no shortage of choice on the menu, from juicy potted prawns, dressed crab, whelks and shellfish platters to seared tuna with dark miso aïoli, Thai-style curried mussels, grilled skate with chilli jam or truffled Orkney clams with chunks of tender Ibérico pork. But it’s the oysters that are truly unmissable: there are usually at least six seasonal varieties to choose from, plus deep-fried, smoked, dressed and citrus-marinated versions.
Little has changed here in decades. It's a great stop for a pot of tea and a cake in Soho.
Maison Bertaux was founded in 1871 by a French communard from Paris named Monsieur Bertaux. It is situated at 28 Greek Street, Soho, London, next door to the Coach and Horses pub; Maison Bertaux is the oldest pâtisserie shop in London.
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Maison Bertaux
28 Greek StLittle has changed here in decades. It's a great stop for a pot of tea and a cake in Soho.
Maison Bertaux was founded in 1871 by a French communard from Paris named Monsieur Bertaux. It is situated at 28 Greek Street, Soho, London, next door to the Coach and Horses pub; Maison Bertaux is the oldest pâtisserie shop in London.
Parks & Nature
Stroll along a walkway high up in the treetops, and explore acres of gardens under glass. Step inside a royal palace, discover galleries of botanical art, and experience 250 years of royal history at Kew Gardens, London's largest World Heritage Site.
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Kew Gardens station
Station ApproachStroll along a walkway high up in the treetops, and explore acres of gardens under glass. Step inside a royal palace, discover galleries of botanical art, and experience 250 years of royal history at Kew Gardens, London's largest World Heritage Site.
Potters Fields Park lies at the very heart of London, on the southern side of the Thames. It has sweeping views of the river, and iconic sights of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the ‘Gherkin’, the glass dome of City Hall and HMS Belfast. The grassy mounds & riverside walks of Potters Fields Park are also one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside.
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Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields ParkPotters Fields Park lies at the very heart of London, on the southern side of the Thames. It has sweeping views of the river, and iconic sights of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the ‘Gherkin’, the glass dome of City Hall and HMS Belfast. The grassy mounds & riverside walks of Potters Fields Park are also one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside.
St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less
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Parque de St. James
St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less
A small gem of riverside green space with stunning views of the river and Tower Bridge. A good place to relax and perhaps take a small picnic.
Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden commemorates the civilians who died in the London blitz which commenced on 7 September 1940 and ended on 10 May 1941. London was initially bombed for 57 consecutive nights. Many other cities and areas suffered but the East End of London was one of the worst hit areas due to its proximity to the docks with 436 Londoners killed and 1,666 injured on the first night alone, and with total casualties near to 30,000.
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Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden
Wapping High StreetA small gem of riverside green space with stunning views of the river and Tower Bridge. A good place to relax and perhaps take a small picnic.
Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden commemorates the civilians who died in the London blitz which commenced on 7 September 1940 and ended on 10 May 1941. London was initially bombed for 57 consecutive nights. Many other cities and areas suffered but the East End of London was one of the worst hit areas due to its proximity to the docks with 436 Londoners killed and 1,666 injured on the first night alone, and with total casualties near to 30,000.
London refashioned this park-the biggest new park to open in the city in a century- from the site of the 2012 Olympic games. You'l find miles of parkland trails and waterways, kids' play areas, and array of sporting venues and places to eat.
This park is huge (Much bigger than Hyde Park). It's also quiet beautiful, laced with canals and tributaries of the Lea River.
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Parque Olímpico Reina Isabel
London refashioned this park-the biggest new park to open in the city in a century- from the site of the 2012 Olympic games. You'l find miles of parkland trails and waterways, kids' play areas, and array of sporting venues and places to eat.
This park is huge (Much bigger than Hyde Park). It's also quiet beautiful, laced with canals and tributaries of the Lea River.
The Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. Rather than being completely built it was patched up. A steeple and tower was added in 1695-1701 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s.
In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.
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Jardín de la iglesia de St Dunstan en el Este
Saint Dunstan's HillThe Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. Rather than being completely built it was patched up. A steeple and tower was added in 1695-1701 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s.
In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.
Getting Around
Main Line train services to Victoria
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Battersea Park Railway Station
Battersea Park RoadMain Line train services to Victoria
Entertainment & Activities
Escape Rooms - Live escape game in London! Solve uniquely designed puzzles and get out of the locked room before your 60 minutes runs out. Want to have unforgettable experience with lots of fun for your trip to London? Book online Now!
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Escape Rooms London Bridge
134 Tooley StEscape Rooms - Live escape game in London! Solve uniquely designed puzzles and get out of the locked room before your 60 minutes runs out. Want to have unforgettable experience with lots of fun for your trip to London? Book online Now!
London's Comedy Store has hosted some of the World's great comic's. Check out what acts are on whilst your in town.
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The Comedy Store
1a Oxendon StLondon's Comedy Store has hosted some of the World's great comic's. Check out what acts are on whilst your in town.
Shopping
Vibrant Covent Garden in London's West End is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.
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Covent Garden
41 James StVibrant Covent Garden in London's West End is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.
Shopping is the King's Road's obsession – here you'll find an eclectic mix of trendy boutiques, unique labels, designer shops and high-street staples, alongside
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King's Road
King's RoadShopping is the King's Road's obsession – here you'll find an eclectic mix of trendy boutiques, unique labels, designer shops and high-street staples, alongside
In the swinging '60s, when Townshend needed a paisley shirt, John Lennon a Nehru jacket, or Twiggy a miniskirt, they came here-Where those Mod fashions were invented. Today there's not a hint of hippie. For the most part, Carnaby Street looks like everything else does from the '60s now - sanitized and co-opted by upscale franchises. At least at the upper end of the street retains a whiff of funkiness.
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Carnaby Street
Carnaby StreetIn the swinging '60s, when Townshend needed a paisley shirt, John Lennon a Nehru jacket, or Twiggy a miniskirt, they came here-Where those Mod fashions were invented. Today there's not a hint of hippie. For the most part, Carnaby Street looks like everything else does from the '60s now - sanitized and co-opted by upscale franchises. At least at the upper end of the street retains a whiff of funkiness.
You're in the heart of London's shopping neighbourhood. This intersection also marks a sort of class divide among London shoppers. (A couple of blocks to the north is the mid-range shopping area Oxford St, which is lined with less-distinguished chains and department stores and seems scruffier than Regent Street)
Regent Street with London's high-class, top-dollar shopping outlets. This street has wide sidewalks, fine architecture and royal-family connections. Most of the shops call the Queen their landlord, as she owns most of the land here.
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Regent Street
Regent StreetYou're in the heart of London's shopping neighbourhood. This intersection also marks a sort of class divide among London shoppers. (A couple of blocks to the north is the mid-range shopping area Oxford St, which is lined with less-distinguished chains and department stores and seems scruffier than Regent Street)
Regent Street with London's high-class, top-dollar shopping outlets. This street has wide sidewalks, fine architecture and royal-family connections. Most of the shops call the Queen their landlord, as she owns most of the land here.
A statue of Beau Brumell, the ultimate dandy meets you as if to say “Within a block in either direction are numerous gentleman’s shirt makers and many other delightful small shops”
Stand by the statue and survey your menswear shopping options. (All to the right) Bates Hats still sells bowlers and top hats, as it has for a century. Turnball & Asser has dressed Winston Churchill, Prince Charles and James Bond with its “Bespoke” (custom-made) shirts and suits.
John Lobb has sold boots to Prince’s William and Harry. Trickers has been making shoes for gentlemen since the days of Beau Brummel . It was Brummel (1778-1840) who popularized the understated jacket-trousers-and-tie ensemble.
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Jermyn Street
Jermyn StreetA statue of Beau Brumell, the ultimate dandy meets you as if to say “Within a block in either direction are numerous gentleman’s shirt makers and many other delightful small shops”
Stand by the statue and survey your menswear shopping options. (All to the right) Bates Hats still sells bowlers and top hats, as it has for a century. Turnball & Asser has dressed Winston Churchill, Prince Charles and James Bond with its “Bespoke” (custom-made) shirts and suits.
John Lobb has sold boots to Prince’s William and Harry. Trickers has been making shoes for gentlemen since the days of Beau Brummel . It was Brummel (1778-1840) who popularized the understated jacket-trousers-and-tie ensemble.
Looking like a building out of Elizabethan times, the Liberty of London department store carries all manner of luxury goods. In 1874, after spending more than a decade working for Messrs Farmer and Rogers, Arthur Lasenby Liberty decided to open his own store in London. The store bearing his named opened the next year, dealing with fabrics, ornaments, and Japanese art objects. Eventually, the store grew in its offerings until it was one of the most prominent stores in the city
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Liberty London
Regent StreetLooking like a building out of Elizabethan times, the Liberty of London department store carries all manner of luxury goods. In 1874, after spending more than a decade working for Messrs Farmer and Rogers, Arthur Lasenby Liberty decided to open his own store in London. The store bearing his named opened the next year, dealing with fabrics, ornaments, and Japanese art objects. Eventually, the store grew in its offerings until it was one of the most prominent stores in the city