Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
30 St Mary Axe is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St Mary Axe30 St Mary Axe is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.
Tower of London
Tourist attraction
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is an 87-storey skyscraper in Southwark, London, that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter d
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is an 87-storey skyscraper in Southwark, London, that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter d
Shoreditch
Foodie heaven
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London
London's Millennium Bridge is the first pedestrian river crossing over the Thames in central London for more than a century.
It is a 325m steel bridge linking the City of London at St. Paul's Cathedr
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Millennium Bridge
London's Millennium Bridge is the first pedestrian river crossing over the Thames in central London for more than a century.
It is a 325m steel bridge linking the City of London at St. Paul's Cathedr
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the Cit
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St Paul's Cathedral (Stop SK) station
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the Cit
Soho is a hard place to pin down. The district – and its southern subsection Chinatown – teems with tourists going to West End shows, media professionals marching to work, hungry patrons sampling some
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Soho
Soho is a hard place to pin down. The district – and its southern subsection Chinatown – teems with tourists going to West End shows, media professionals marching to work, hungry patrons sampling some
Foodies heaven.
URBAN FOOD FEST
Saturdays, 5pm-midnight
A changing range of 15 food trucks serve their wares weekly at this Shoreditch car park market. There’s always at least one vegan-friendly st
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Urban Food Fest
162-167 Shoreditch High StFoodies heaven.
URBAN FOOD FEST
Saturdays, 5pm-midnight
A changing range of 15 food trucks serve their wares weekly at this Shoreditch car park market. There’s always at least one vegan-friendly st
Bond Street in Mayfair is home to the most elegant and expensive shops in London. Designer clothing such as Gucci and Armani; perfume; art and antiques; and more Royal Warrant holders
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Bond St
Bond StreetBond Street in Mayfair is home to the most elegant and expensive shops in London. Designer clothing such as Gucci and Armani; perfume; art and antiques; and more Royal Warrant holders
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic Tower Bridge....
Food Scene
Great restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed
British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateGreat restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed
British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Zagat rated
"Java junkies" think they've "tried great coffee until" they come to this "busy" Covent Garden"institution" or one of its newer siblings, which enthusiasts say "must be credited with bring
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Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StZagat rated
"Java junkies" think they've "tried great coffee until" they come to this "busy" Covent Garden"institution" or one of its newer siblings, which enthusiasts say "must be credited with bring
Situated on the 8th floor of this iconic South Bank building, the OXO Tower Restaurant, offer sophisticated dining and drinking overlooking one of the most spectacular views of London.
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Oxo Tower Wharf
Barge House StreetSituated on the 8th floor of this iconic South Bank building, the OXO Tower Restaurant, offer sophisticated dining and drinking overlooking one of the most spectacular views of London.
Bull & Last
168 Highgate Road A good gastro pub in London.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdLiverpool street
Dinerama
19 Great Eastern StPuddings and wine are gorgeous.
Meats, salads... yummy
markets, walking along the river, lots of people fun watching
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Southbank Centre matmarknader
Belvedere Roadmarkets, walking along the river, lots of people fun watching
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateShopping
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StMarket, shops
Brick Lane söndagsmarknad
Brick LaneFamous Brick Lane market
One of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too. Alongside the Sunday
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOne of London’s most visually appealing markets, Columbia Road overflows with bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday. There are bulbs, herbs, shrubs and bedding plants too. Alongside the Sunday
Drinks & Nightlife
Liverpool Street Station
Transport
Ho Modern Vietnamese
55-59 Old Compton StFood
Need a new fitness focus before or after your summer holiday? Be prepared if you visit this gym... its full on!
Soho Clubs and Bars
23-25 Old Compton StreetNeed a new fitness focus before or after your summer holiday? Be prepared if you visit this gym... its full on!
The Eagle Farringdon
159 Farringdon RoadGastro pub at its best
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StOne of my favourite Gastro pubs in London!
Bar Kick
127 Shoreditch High StFor TV sports watching...
Named the best Seafood restaurant in Observer Food Monthly
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Wright Brothers Spitalfields
8a Lamb StNamed the best Seafood restaurant in Observer Food Monthly
The Dispensary
19a Leman StGood grub and very local...!!
Getting Around
City Thameslink station
Ludgate HillTransport
Sky Garden
Restaurtant - great views from the Walkie Talkie
Minories Car Park
1 Shorter StCar parking - 5 minutes walk away from the flat.
Aldgate East Station
Whitechapel High Streettube 2 minutes walk
Aldgate
tube station
Everything Else
Low cost gym - £7 a day pass. Located at Tower Hill - Address - 90 Mansell Street, London E1 8AL
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Fit4Less
90 Mansell StLow cost gym - £7 a day pass. Located at Tower Hill - Address - 90 Mansell Street, London E1 8AL
Arch Car Parking
75 Back Church Lane, Tower Hamlets, London E1
6 minutes walk from Aldgate East Tube Station
Tower Hill Car Park
50 Lower Thames StArch Car Parking
75 Back Church Lane, Tower Hamlets, London E1
6 minutes walk from Aldgate East Tube Station
Left luggage offices in central London
The following two places are the cheapest left luggage offices in central London:
Victoria Coach Station left luggage office
The cheapest place to store your luggage for short periods is the left luggage office at Victoria Coach Station, an 8-10 minute walk from Victoria tube/train station.
Anyone can store bags there. You don’t have to have a coach ticket.
Cost
Up to 2 hours: £3 per item (any weight)
2-24 hours: £5 per item (under 20kg) or £7 per item (over 20kg)
Then £4/£6 per day depending on the weight
Address
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP.
The left luggage office is opposite Gate 6, inside the coach station
Excess Baggage Company
Left luggage offices in central London
The following two places are the cheapest left luggage offices in central London:
Victoria Coach Station left luggage office
The cheapest place to store your luggage for short periods is the left luggage office at Victoria Coach Station, an 8-10 minute walk from Victoria tube/train station.
Anyone can store bags there. You don’t have to have a coach ticket.
Cost
Up to 2 hours: £3 per item (any weight)
2-24 hours: £5 per item (under 20kg) or £7 per item (over 20kg)
Then £4/£6 per day depending on the weight
Address
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP.
The left luggage office is opposite Gate 6, inside the coach station
Arts & Culture
My favourite place to go first thing in the morning!
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th-century pain
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Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareMy favourite place to go first thing in the morning!
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th-century pain