Christina’s Local Guidebook to London
Food scene
Best breakfast spot near the flat for the view, journey (it is a straight walk through hyde park) and food
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The Italian Gardens Cafe
Kensington GardensBest breakfast spot near the flat for the view, journey (it is a straight walk through hyde park) and food
GAIL's Bakery Seymour Place
4-6 GreaterDelicious bakery near the flat
Sightseeing
Very cool historic site that isn't on many guides. Worth a visit!
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Izakhiwo Zokuthiwa Kwezokuthiwa KweChurchill
King Charles StreetVery cool historic site that isn't on many guides. Worth a visit!
An observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and because the prime meridian passes through it, it gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time.
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I-Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueAn observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and because the prime meridian passes through it, it gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time.
Largest royal park in london, including boat rentals, Kensington palace, the italian gardens, and much more. Only 3 minutes from the apartment!
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Hyde Park
Largest royal park in london, including boat rentals, Kensington palace, the italian gardens, and much more. Only 3 minutes from the apartment!
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
Food Market
Famous food market every sunday, buzzing with locals
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Imarike yaseBrick Lane
Brick LaneFamous food market every sunday, buzzing with locals
Amazing market every Saturday with locally sourced honey, fruits, seafood, and charms
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetAmazing market every Saturday with locally sourced honey, fruits, seafood, and charms
Shopping
Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and approximately 300 shops
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetEurope's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and approximately 300 shops
Museums
Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment.
All museums are free.
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Iziko Lomsebenzi Wamazwe Asendulo
Cromwell RoadNatural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment.
All museums are free.
Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment.
All museums are free.
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I-Victoria ne-Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadNatural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment.
All museums are free.
Home to the Rosetta Stone, this is the largest museum in London and a must see. It can definitely fill up a whole day, so plan ahead
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I-British Museum
Great Russell StreetHome to the Rosetta Stone, this is the largest museum in London and a must see. It can definitely fill up a whole day, so plan ahead
Cocktails
Reeeeaaalllyyyy cool underground cocktail bar with fun entertaining drinks and amazing decor
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Purl London
50-54 Blandford StReeeeaaalllyyyy cool underground cocktail bar with fun entertaining drinks and amazing decor
Located in the new Zetter Townhouse hotel, looks like the home of a well-travelled, eccentric booze collector.
Seymour's Parlour
28-30 Seymour StLocated in the new Zetter Townhouse hotel, looks like the home of a well-travelled, eccentric booze collector.
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Ukuhamba-hamba
The "tube" (metro) is the fastest way to get around
Apple Pay works on the tube
Ukuhamba-hamba
From the airport
The fastest ways into the city from either airport are the Gatwick Express and Heathrow Express trains. These trains require a physical ticket (there are stalls around the stations) but not the same method as the tube