Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
This is a wonderful place to visit, it is one of my favourite places in London, and so close on the tube! It offers you a complete history of design, with a wonderful permanent collection.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThis is a wonderful place to visit, it is one of my favourite places in London, and so close on the tube! It offers you a complete history of design, with a wonderful permanent collection.
A must see for the collection, the changing exhibitions and for the Turners! The grounding base for all art historically and contemporarily in Britain.
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankA must see for the collection, the changing exhibitions and for the Turners! The grounding base for all art historically and contemporarily in Britain.
Perfect for a sneak peak at the contemporary collections of the one of the UK's leading collectors. Exhibitions vary but are often interesting with many international artists exhibited.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdPerfect for a sneak peak at the contemporary collections of the one of the UK's leading collectors. Exhibitions vary but are often interesting with many international artists exhibited.
"The Hammersmith Apollo' a great spot to see touring bands and comedy acts. Local too!
155 locals recommend
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline St"The Hammersmith Apollo' a great spot to see touring bands and comedy acts. Local too!
Curated by world famous Art-Historians this is an exciting place to see contemporary art and a good excuse to take a stroll through the park!
240 locals recommend
Serpentine Galleries
Curated by world famous Art-Historians this is an exciting place to see contemporary art and a good excuse to take a stroll through the park!
See if you can see a concert here, it will without a doubt be unforgettable, what ever you see. Amazing venue.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadSee if you can see a concert here, it will without a doubt be unforgettable, what ever you see. Amazing venue.
The West End of London is just round the corner.. Lots of shows to go and see, you can buy last minute tickets to things from some of the venders down Tottenham Court Road.
319 locals recommend
Leicester Square
The West End of London is just round the corner.. Lots of shows to go and see, you can buy last minute tickets to things from some of the venders down Tottenham Court Road.
Everything Else
Not only a handy bus stop, but this is where you can go for a swim in the local pool. Handy if you are craving some fitness whilst on your trip. You can pay as you go. Next to the Virgin Active Gym
7 locals recommend
Fulham Pools (Stop BL) station
Not only a handy bus stop, but this is where you can go for a swim in the local pool. Handy if you are craving some fitness whilst on your trip. You can pay as you go. Next to the Virgin Active Gym
Book yourself in for a tennis lesson whilst you are here with Lucy West Tennis! She's one of London's top coaches!
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Book yourself in for a tennis lesson whilst you are here with Lucy West Tennis! She's one of London's top coaches!
Q T Hair & Beauty Studio
173 Fulham Palace RdI'd pop here for some competitively priced beauty needs.
Take a stroll through the park, very nice, they have some interesting wildlife initiatives here too and gardens.
22 locals recommend
Holland Park station
Holland Park AvenueTake a stroll through the park, very nice, they have some interesting wildlife initiatives here too and gardens.
Food Scene
Stop here for a drink, food and some music!! Always something to do, a lovely place full of character! Famous too.
226 locals recommend
The Troubadour
265-267 Old Brompton RdStop here for a drink, food and some music!! Always something to do, a lovely place full of character! Famous too.
Pizza Pilgrims
11 Dean StreetPizza and Prosecco in the heart of Soho! Delicious!
They do great coffee, deli treats and steak here, with friendly staff, dockside!
31 locals recommend
The Butcher & Grill
39 Parkgate RoadThey do great coffee, deli treats and steak here, with friendly staff, dockside!
A great spot for a casual lunch, fancy drink at the bar, or supper! A chill out destination for those living the high life.
305 locals recommend
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdA great spot for a casual lunch, fancy drink at the bar, or supper! A chill out destination for those living the high life.
Rabbit
172 King's RdA great place to feast on British delights..
C'est Ici
47 Palliser RdCoffee and cake! And Wifi too!
Granger and Co.
175 Westbourne GroveTHE place to go for breakfast.
Come here for amazing cup cakes and perhaps a tea or hot chocolate.. that'f if you can get a seat. They do takeaway too!
31 locals recommend
The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington
47 Old Brompton RdCome here for amazing cup cakes and perhaps a tea or hot chocolate.. that'f if you can get a seat. They do takeaway too!
A perfect local for delicious food, with good British ales and fine wines. Candle lit and quirky.
43 locals recommend
The Pear Tree
14 Margravine RdA perfect local for delicious food, with good British ales and fine wines. Candle lit and quirky.
Great for a casual supper and drink.. a proper gastro-pub. They also have a small theatre below, which often has shows worth seeing!
115 locals recommend
The Curtains Up
28A Comeragh RdGreat for a casual supper and drink.. a proper gastro-pub. They also have a small theatre below, which often has shows worth seeing!
Sightseeing
Buckingham Palace
When the Queen is in residence you can see the flag fly high.
No trip to London is complete without a trip through Harrods to admire luxury goods! Top tip.. take a peak at the children's section! Lots of fun!
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdNo trip to London is complete without a trip through Harrods to admire luxury goods! Top tip.. take a peak at the children's section! Lots of fun!
Come here for the markets at the weekend!! Lots of great, friendly atmosphere and lots of treats to buy in the very famous Notting Hill.
417 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadCome here for the markets at the weekend!! Lots of great, friendly atmosphere and lots of treats to buy in the very famous Notting Hill.
Great for a trip across town on the weekend, very busy here with lots of street art!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneGreat for a trip across town on the weekend, very busy here with lots of street art!
A slice of China in the middle of London! Great for a pre-theatre dinner if you are catching a show!
45 locals recommend
China Town London Market
A slice of China in the middle of London! Great for a pre-theatre dinner if you are catching a show!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for a glass of red wine and a tapas nibble, great to finish a day or start off an evening. They do good coffee and cake here too!
15 locals recommend
Fernandez & Wells
8A Exhibition RdGreat for a glass of red wine and a tapas nibble, great to finish a day or start off an evening. They do good coffee and cake here too!
If you are visiting London, you must pick up some tea from here!! Whilst you are there, the selection of wine available in the bar is excellent. Pricey but delicious!
193 locals recommend
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyIf you are visiting London, you must pick up some tea from here!! Whilst you are there, the selection of wine available in the bar is excellent. Pricey but delicious!
A great pub with a fire, good ales and good food, right by Battersea Park. A perfect spot to walk to at a weekend, though perhaps a good idea to book.
57 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
85 Albert Bridge RdA great pub with a fire, good ales and good food, right by Battersea Park. A perfect spot to walk to at a weekend, though perhaps a good idea to book.
Great for a drink in a typical village style pub! Albeit in the middle of London.
193 locals recommend
The White Horse
31 Uxbridge RdGreat for a drink in a typical village style pub! Albeit in the middle of London.
Great place to finish off an evening stroll down by the river, busy too in the day at weekends.
106 locals recommend
The Crabtree
Rainville RoadGreat place to finish off an evening stroll down by the river, busy too in the day at weekends.
A cash only pub, which sometimes plays some sport. The small garden at the back is great in the summer for a quiet drink. A local for locals.
69 locals recommend
The Colton Arms
187 Greyhound RdA cash only pub, which sometimes plays some sport. The small garden at the back is great in the summer for a quiet drink. A local for locals.
A perfect place to have a spring or summer's evening drink... A giant rooftop with flamingoes. Open late too.
36 locals recommend
Kensington Roof Gardens
A perfect place to have a spring or summer's evening drink... A giant rooftop with flamingoes. Open late too.
Shopping
For all your designer needs! Also, they do great window displays! Good to have a look around!
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StFor all your designer needs! Also, they do great window displays! Good to have a look around!
Liz Earle
King's RoadLots of delicious beauty products here.. the treatments are very high end and lovely too!
Essentials
Little Waitrose & Partners
201-207 Fulham Palace RdFancy supermarket food.. just round the corner.
HG Walter
51 Palliser RdOne of the best butchers in London!
Great coffee, cake and wifi in the heart of Portobello Road.
57 locals recommend
GAIL's Bakery Notting Hill
138 Portobello RdGreat coffee, cake and wifi in the heart of Portobello Road.
Great for your groceries, your fruit and veg etc. Perfect if you don't want to enter a supermarket and do what the locals do. You buy your supplies per bowl. With lots of different market sellers.
21 locals recommend
North End Road
North End RoadGreat for your groceries, your fruit and veg etc. Perfect if you don't want to enter a supermarket and do what the locals do. You buy your supplies per bowl. With lots of different market sellers.