Richmond Park Richmond Park is the largest park in London. Its 1,000 hectares provide a haven for a wide variety of species (deer, fallow deer, grey squirrels, swans, etc.). There are also some very old oak trees and other unique plantings. Richmond Park is in fact a nature reserve owned by the Queen. Originally it…
Will you be in London on a Saturday? A good idea is to visit Portobello Road Market in the famous Notting Hill area, one of London’s many street markets. If you don’t like crowds, get there early, because from 10am onwards, hordes of tourists and locals start arriving and the place gets crowded. But don’t…
Camden Town is an area of north central London that became famous for its craft market, which opened in the early 1970s, and especially for the audience it attracted. In the early 1980s, the area was a mecca for punks. Today, there are still punks and goths. Much has changed in those 40 years and…
The Beatles’ Abbey Road is the famous street of the Liverpool singers in London. Fans of the London quartet should include the typical photo on the pedestrian crossing in their tour. The Beatles’ Abbey Road in London is the studio where the Beatles recorded and performed the song All You Need Is Love, as well…
Oxford Street is the queen of high streets. It is one of London’s most famous shopping streets, and home to a concentration of fast-fashion shops. When it comes to shopping in London, Oxford Street is a shopper’s paradise, both for those looking for affordable prices in the fashion shops and for those looking for luxury…
Soho is the most famous of all the cosmopolitan areas of modern London. Located near the fun West End, it is commonly known as Theatreland. Soho is also the oldest foreign neighbourhood. For over three centuries, immigrants have flocked here. Sadly, the unique atmosphere of the area has been lost partly due to the increasing…
Contrary to its name, Piccadilly Circus is not a circus at all but a busy road junction linking five busy streets, including Regent Street and Piccadilly. The word ‘Circus’ comes from Latin and means ‘circle’. Piccadilly Circus is a street junction and public space in London’s West End, located in the City of Westminster, which…
One of London’s central districts, Covent Garden is very popular with tourists, especially those with an active cultural life. Covent Garden is home to many of London’s theatres, fashionable shops, cosy restaurants and bars, and several interesting museums. In addition, Covent Garden is bordered by other well-known areas that are home to some of London’s…
The London borough of Chelsea has been considered a prestigious destination almost since it was founded in 776. Certainly, until the 19th century, it was just a suburb. And in 1965, through the merger of the two districts of the county of London, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was formed. Chelsea – not…
Hyde Park is 350 acres of parkland and meadow in central London, offering an abundance of activities, including boating on the Serpentine, horse riding along Rotten Row, swimming in the Lido, or relaxing in the landscaped beauty, observing the wildlife. Originally owned by the monks of Westminster Abbey, it was acquired by Henry VIII in…