Laura’s guidebook
Food scene
Ancient London food market, selling the best local produce & exotic foods. Wonderful atmosphere, restaurants & great street food.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetAncient London food market, selling the best local produce & exotic foods. Wonderful atmosphere, restaurants & great street food.
Brixton Rooftop
Atlantic RoadIndoor market with lovely places to eat in a vibrant area.
Great places to eat & vibrant place to go for evening drinks. Interesting shops & Right next to Oxford street which is a shopping Mecca.
576 locals recommend
Soho
Great places to eat & vibrant place to go for evening drinks. Interesting shops & Right next to Oxford street which is a shopping Mecca.
Sightseeing
To see the best views over London & beyond. Also on the Southbank so can tie it in with a walk along there.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
To see the best views over London & beyond. Also on the Southbank so can tie it in with a walk along there.
Escape the bustle of the city & enjoy a beautiful walk along the Regents canal. You can go from Paddington up to Camden. You can walk, take a bike or there are small boat trips you can also take. You won't regret it!
22 locals recommend
Regents Canal Walk
City RoadEscape the bustle of the city & enjoy a beautiful walk along the Regents canal. You can go from Paddington up to Camden. You can walk, take a bike or there are small boat trips you can also take. You won't regret it!
A beautiful donations based gallery in Kensington Gardens (adjoins to Hyde Park)
Take in the art, the beautiful gardens & you even go for a swim or rent a boat to go on the Serpentine river.
240 locals recommend
Serpentine Galleries
A beautiful donations based gallery in Kensington Gardens (adjoins to Hyde Park)
Take in the art, the beautiful gardens & you even go for a swim or rent a boat to go on the Serpentine river.
Excellent London gallery - walking distance from my house. On the Southbank - which has an array of food, the London eye & a lovely walk along the river.
61 locals recommend
Hayward Gallery
Belvedere RoadExcellent London gallery - walking distance from my house. On the Southbank - which has an array of food, the London eye & a lovely walk along the river.
Excellent gallery with free exhibitions walking distance from my house.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideExcellent gallery with free exhibitions walking distance from my house.
Excellent gallery showing British artists past & present with free access. Walking distance from my house. (30 mins)
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankExcellent gallery showing British artists past & present with free access. Walking distance from my house. (30 mins)
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Amazing gardens - take a picnic
Richmond Park
Wonderful ancient & Royal Park
Brick Lane
Brick LaneCulture hotpot - exciting & vibrant area.
Tallest building in Europe. You can go to the top for astounding views
Or have a drink or something to eat in one of the bars or restaurants.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StTallest building in Europe. You can go to the top for astounding views
Or have a drink or something to eat in one of the bars or restaurants.
Brilliant theatre! Also part of the Young Vic which is round the corner. Seeing a
Play is a must whilst in town! Walking distance from my house.
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutBrilliant theatre! Also part of the Young Vic which is round the corner. Seeing a
Play is a must whilst in town! Walking distance from my house.
City advice
Getting around
CityMapper
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Getting around
Payment on transport
You can use your phone, band card (contactless) to pay for your travel. Otherwise you need an Oyster card to get around.
Customs and culture
Tube escalator
Always stand on the right hand side of the escalators to let people walking up/down them pass.