You can't beat London for being a really vibrant, cosmopolitan place…best seen at night or during the day for shopping. sightseeing or strolling about!
Discover some hidden gems of London.
Take a stroll around Little Venice (not far from Paddington Station) and explore the lovely London waterways and waterside cafes, pubs and restaurants. Jump on a canal boat or take a walk along the riverside to Camden or Regents Park.
At night dine in one of the fabulous restaurants set along the Thames. The Waterway and Pearl Liang are personal favourites but there are many to choose from.
Discover the Rolling Bridge just by Paddington Station. It looks like an ordinary bridge but at 12 noon every day rolls up into an octagonal shape. Great for architect enthusiasts.
Want to get to see Downing Street really close? Then check out the fake Downing Street at 10 Adam Street in the Strand, it is practically identical.
Check out Wilton's Music Hall, apparently the oldest music hall in the world. Not far from the Tower of London.
Our Tip? Check out Wilton's Music Hall to see if a performance is on;there are some great performances on during the year
HOW TO GET THERE?
By tube: frequent tubes from Wimbledon direct to Paddington, Embankment (The Strand) and Tower Hill.
PLACES TO EAT:
Why not try a traditional Pie and Mash shop? It doesn't get much more traditional than pie, mash and mushy peas! Jellied eels are a London must as well!
Rules in Covent Garden is very well known. It is London's oldest restaurant, opened 200 years ago when it was famous for its porter, pies and oysters.
The Windmill in Mayfair is a pub combined with pie club and two dedicated pie rooms.
OUR TIP?:
We'd recommend heading up to Earls Court (direct from Wimbledon) to the Evans and Peel Detective Agency. Once you have made it down the wooden staircase, welcome to the prohibition and step back in time. You will need to convince your case is worthy of seeing the detective and then you will be led via a secret door in a bookshelf into the illicit back room. Beer is served in brown paper bags so as not to rouse suspicion and you will be rewarded by some delicious American food. The cocktails are to die for.
p.s. If you love sushi check out Sushi Des Artistes in Chelsea. Really unusual restaurant. Fusion French-Japanese.
Most secretive hidden gem?
That has to be Camden Passage in Islington. A well kept secret amongst those that know, tucked behind Upper Street in Islington. It is a real treasure trove of cute cafes, independent boutiques and vintage shops. It has unique items and also an antique market. Fantastic whilst wandering around Camden which is unique in itself. Also take in Camden Lock- and Camden Market!
and finally....?
...the answer we always give is Lower Marsh; a few streets from the South Bank, vibrant and historic. What is so special about it you may ask? Great shops...theatres, and eateries.
There is also a Saturday food market...so nice to meander in this area!
