Guidebook for London
Parks & Nature
Regent's park is quintessential London - ponds with swans, cycling paths, foot paths and not too far away the Zoo..
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I-Regent's Park
Regent's park is quintessential London - ponds with swans, cycling paths, foot paths and not too far away the Zoo..
Paddington recreation ground is a lovely open space a few blocks from the house. You can have a picnic, play tennis, go running, playground for the kids etc!
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I-Paddington Recreation Ground
Randolph AvenuePaddington recreation ground is a lovely open space a few blocks from the house. You can have a picnic, play tennis, go running, playground for the kids etc!
Kensington Gardens is lovely, spacious and memorable. There are plenty of cafes, areas for kids to play, kick a ball around, picnic and suntan.
As well, Kensington Garden palace is open to the public, you can go on tours, live the life of royalty!
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Izihlahla ze-Kensington
Kensington Gardens is lovely, spacious and memorable. There are plenty of cafes, areas for kids to play, kick a ball around, picnic and suntan.
As well, Kensington Garden palace is open to the public, you can go on tours, live the life of royalty!
Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceClose by, sun-tanning, football, cyclign..
Essentials
It's Waitrose, not much more to say. Great selection, quality, free coffee.
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Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester RdIt's Waitrose, not much more to say. Great selection, quality, free coffee.
Open late, decent selection, close by on Clifton road
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Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StOpen late, decent selection, close by on Clifton road
Laundromat, dry cleaning, all right across the street
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123 Cleaners
121 Shirland RdLaundromat, dry cleaning, all right across the street
Drinks & Nightlife
RENAMED HERO OF MAIDA
Great food, close by, wide selection of wine, beers etc..
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The Truscott Arms
55 Shirland RoadRENAMED HERO OF MAIDA
Great food, close by, wide selection of wine, beers etc..
Walking distance, faces the canal, lovely indoor and outdoor space. In summer, catch summer sun and in summer there is roaring fireplace inside.
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The Waterway
54 Formosa StWalking distance, faces the canal, lovely indoor and outdoor space. In summer, catch summer sun and in summer there is roaring fireplace inside.
Canal cafe is a pub downstairs, and an EXCELLENT Comedy club upstairs. You have to pre-book tickets for the weekend, but it is worth the effort. Great stand-up shows, with new comedians every 2 weeks
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Canal Cafe Theatre
13 Westbourne Terrace RdCanal cafe is a pub downstairs, and an EXCELLENT Comedy club upstairs. You have to pre-book tickets for the weekend, but it is worth the effort. Great stand-up shows, with new comedians every 2 weeks
Decent outdoor patio, very popular for residents of Notting Hill/ Bayswater. Always a large crowd in a good mood!
Wide variety of beer/ wine and on Sunday's a tasty roast.
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The Westbourne
101 Westbourne Park VillasDecent outdoor patio, very popular for residents of Notting Hill/ Bayswater. Always a large crowd in a good mood!
Wide variety of beer/ wine and on Sunday's a tasty roast.
Locals live music - without having to go to the West end! Lots of cockails - and if it is too busy, easy to walk up/ down Portabello road to find another place to frequent!
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Mau Mau Bar
265 Portobello RdLocals live music - without having to go to the West end! Lots of cockails - and if it is too busy, easy to walk up/ down Portabello road to find another place to frequent!
Local's favourite, entertaining crowd, light menu & broader restaurant upstairs if looking for a proper meal.
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The Cow
89 Westbourne Park RdLocal's favourite, entertaining crowd, light menu & broader restaurant upstairs if looking for a proper meal.
Shopping
Lots of local arts, clothes, shopping, street entertainment on Portabello Road market
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Imarike ye-Portobello
73a Lewisham High StLots of local arts, clothes, shopping, street entertainment on Portabello Road market
Beautiful store, great food-stuffs, housewares, souvenirs.
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Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveBeautiful store, great food-stuffs, housewares, souvenirs.
Easy to get to, shops come and go but Zara, H&M and M&S are staples.
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The Whiteley
149 QueenswayEasy to get to, shops come and go but Zara, H&M and M&S are staples.
Sightseeing
Buckingham Palace
Queen's state rooms! Changing of the guard
Food Scene
Excellent breakfast - eggs from Tuscany, great coffee and fresh juices
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Closed
13 Clifton RdExcellent breakfast - eggs from Tuscany, great coffee and fresh juices
Walking distance, gardening store plus a lovely cafe. Enjoy a hot breakfast/ drink surrounded by beautiful flowers, bushes etc..
Also good shopping for home decor/ gifts
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Clifton Nurseries
5A Clifton VillasWalking distance, gardening store plus a lovely cafe. Enjoy a hot breakfast/ drink surrounded by beautiful flowers, bushes etc..
Also good shopping for home decor/ gifts
Lovely food, on the canals, use local produce, vegetables. Fun people watching.
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The Summerhouse
Blomfield RoadLovely food, on the canals, use local produce, vegetables. Fun people watching.
Casual dining, brings together high fashion (you can shop) and 'modern' menu, brunch included. So you can peruse clothes, while you wait for your food.
Walking distance to Portabello road and other Notting Hill shops
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202 Westbourne Grove
202 Westbourne GroveCasual dining, brings together high fashion (you can shop) and 'modern' menu, brunch included. So you can peruse clothes, while you wait for your food.
Walking distance to Portabello road and other Notting Hill shops
Excellent coffee and baking - heaven for coffee connoisseurs!
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Arro Coffee - The Temple of Coffee
77 Bishop's Bridge RdExcellent coffee and baking - heaven for coffee connoisseurs!
Arts & Culture
Rotating gallery - free - centre of Hyde Park, close to coffee shops and cycling!
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Iziko le-Serpentine
Rotating gallery - free - centre of Hyde Park, close to coffee shops and cycling!
Recently renovated, open to the public, also can go on more detailed paid tours.
See how the royalty live (d)!
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Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensRecently renovated, open to the public, also can go on more detailed paid tours.
See how the royalty live (d)!