Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
This is a fantastic museum, founded by Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert and it is dedicated to the Creative Arts. There's a huge array of ceramics, sculpture, fashion and a great cafe!
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThis is a fantastic museum, founded by Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert and it is dedicated to the Creative Arts. There's a huge array of ceramics, sculpture, fashion and a great cafe!
Where Will & Kate tied the knot, steeped in Royal and literary history. My top tip to avoid the hefty entrance fee would be to attend a evensong service where the sermon is sung, unchanged since 16C.
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdWhere Will & Kate tied the knot, steeped in Royal and literary history. My top tip to avoid the hefty entrance fee would be to attend a evensong service where the sermon is sung, unchanged since 16C.
This is in the famous area of NOTTING HILL and one of London's most famous flee markets. There are interesting antiques, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and street food.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StThis is in the famous area of NOTTING HILL and one of London's most famous flee markets. There are interesting antiques, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and street food.
This is a wonderful museum, especially for children as they have loads of interactive displays and exhibitions.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadThis is a wonderful museum, especially for children as they have loads of interactive displays and exhibitions.
Food Scene
This is a 20 minute walk from the flat or a short bus ride (345/49). It's an area full of restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as a place to hop on the tube (District/ circle and Picadilly lines).
275 locals recommend
South Kensington
Pelham StreetThis is a 20 minute walk from the flat or a short bus ride (345/49). It's an area full of restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as a place to hop on the tube (District/ circle and Picadilly lines).
A fun and lively Italian bar and pizzeria with live entertainment and karaoke, popular amongst the trendy set of Chelsea and Battersea.
63 locals recommend
Bunga Bunga London
37 Battersea Bridge RdA fun and lively Italian bar and pizzeria with live entertainment and karaoke, popular amongst the trendy set of Chelsea and Battersea.
The closest restaurant to the flat, you can enjoy burgers and steaks in this local hangout.
31 locals recommend
The Butcher & Grill
39 Parkgate RoadThe closest restaurant to the flat, you can enjoy burgers and steaks in this local hangout.
Entertainment & Activities
A great zoo for all the family to enjoy. Why not take a stroll along the river afterwards?
Battersea Park Toilets
Carriage Drive NorthA great zoo for all the family to enjoy. Why not take a stroll along the river afterwards?
Drinks & Nightlife
A pub that's been here as long as i can remember with a Fringe theatre upstairs. Perhaps there's something interesting on during your stay?
59 locals recommend
The Latchmere
503 Battersea Park RdA pub that's been here as long as i can remember with a Fringe theatre upstairs. Perhaps there's something interesting on during your stay?
The closest pub to the flat! Right next to the entrance to Battersea Park, this is a gastro pub (one with restaurant style food) and a great place to mingle with locals! Children ok before 7.30pm.
25 locals recommend
The Prince of Wales
51 St George's RdThe closest pub to the flat! Right next to the entrance to Battersea Park, this is a gastro pub (one with restaurant style food) and a great place to mingle with locals! Children ok before 7.30pm.
Draft House Westbridge
74-76 Battersea Bridge RoadAnother great local gastro pub.
The closest gastro pub (restaurant style food) to the house and right next to the entrance to Battersea Park. This is a great place to mingle with locals and children are welcome before 7.30pm.
43 locals recommend
Prince Albert
111 Bellenden RdThe closest gastro pub (restaurant style food) to the house and right next to the entrance to Battersea Park. This is a great place to mingle with locals and children are welcome before 7.30pm.
Arts & Culture
This is a cultural centre which has brilliant plays on show throughout the year.
102 locals recommend
Battersea Arts Centre
Lavender HillThis is a cultural centre which has brilliant plays on show throughout the year.
A contemporary visual arts space in the Park, worth popping in if you go for a stroll in this beautiful park.
19 locals recommend
Pump House Gallery
A contemporary visual arts space in the Park, worth popping in if you go for a stroll in this beautiful park.
Shopping
This street is lined with shops, bars and restaurants and is a great place to hang out and people watch, and possibly star spot!
17 locals recommend
Tesco Express
279 King's RoadThis street is lined with shops, bars and restaurants and is a great place to hang out and people watch, and possibly star spot!
London's most famous department store and only a short bus ride away (319 bus). You can walk to it in 30-40 minutes.
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdLondon's most famous department store and only a short bus ride away (319 bus). You can walk to it in 30-40 minutes.
Essentials
There are lots of smaller convenience shops on Parkgate Rd, just near the flat but this is the nearest, large supermarket for a longer stay.
122 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
196 King's RdThere are lots of smaller convenience shops on Parkgate Rd, just near the flat but this is the nearest, large supermarket for a longer stay.
Local store which sells most of what you should need for a short stay....bread, newspapers, snacks etc
13 locals recommend
SPAR
272-274 Battersea Park RdLocal store which sells most of what you should need for a short stay....bread, newspapers, snacks etc