Guidebook for Greater London
Essentials
Open 7 AM to 11 PM daily (even on Sunday's). Reasonable prices for a smallish supermarket and walkable from the flat
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Co-op Food - South Ealing Road
89 S Ealing RdOpen 7 AM to 11 PM daily (even on Sunday's). Reasonable prices for a smallish supermarket and walkable from the flat
Drinks & Nightlife
Dutch-themed, traditional 19th-century pub serving Dutch and Belgian beers, British menu and snacks.
De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar
11 Macclesfield StDutch-themed, traditional 19th-century pub serving Dutch and Belgian beers, British menu and snacks.
Sightseeing
Access to the amazing Hyde Park and within very easy striking distance from the flat
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Marble Arch station
Oxford StreetAccess to the amazing Hyde Park and within very easy striking distance from the flat
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdHouses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge StBig Ben
Famous raising bridge: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times/
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Isibhulisi saseTower
Tower Bridge RoadFamous raising bridge: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times/
IKathidrali yaseSt. Paul
On the direct Central Line from the house
Fantastic views & packed with street performers
If it's a nice day then you can take a half hour walk across London bridge, along the South Bank & then take in Tower Bridge: https://goo.gl/maps/kN4EaDDLHGA2 or if you would like a longer hour walk then go to Westminster and walk across Westminster Bridge and all the way down to Tower Bridge: https://goo.gl/maps/SQiAwCCcbfE2
If you plan ahead then you can see Tower Bridge raising: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times
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South Bank
Fantastic views & packed with street performers
If it's a nice day then you can take a half hour walk across London bridge, along the South Bank & then take in Tower Bridge: https://goo.gl/maps/kN4EaDDLHGA2 or if you would like a longer hour walk then go to Westminster and walk across Westminster Bridge and all the way down to Tower Bridge: https://goo.gl/maps/SQiAwCCcbfE2
If you plan ahead then you can see Tower Bridge raising: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times
Parks & Nature
Hyde Park
Boating Lake, Princess Diana Memorial, Prince Albert Statue
Thanks to this park’s central location, you can enjoy fab views of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye and Horse Guards Parade from The Blue Bridge. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including the park’s famous pelicans.
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ISt. James's Park
Thanks to this park’s central location, you can enjoy fab views of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye and Horse Guards Parade from The Blue Bridge. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including the park’s famous pelicans.
Gardens emerge in the unlikeliest of places, including this tropical beauty atop a railway station. This stunning spot is open for business – as is the adjacent street food hall!
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Ulwazi lweCrossrail Place Roof Garden
Crossrail PlaceGardens emerge in the unlikeliest of places, including this tropical beauty atop a railway station. This stunning spot is open for business – as is the adjacent street food hall!
Blessed with hidden pathways and a beautiful array of flowers, Chiswick Gardens has inspired some of the most iconic parks and gardens, including Blenheim Palace and New York’s Central Park. Each January, they host the Magical Lantern Festival, an incredible display of light and colour.
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Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Blessed with hidden pathways and a beautiful array of flowers, Chiswick Gardens has inspired some of the most iconic parks and gardens, including Blenheim Palace and New York’s Central Park. Each January, they host the Magical Lantern Festival, an incredible display of light and colour.
Yes, there is a beach in London!
Take the central line to Ruislip Gardens and then an Uber - if you don't have an account yet then sign up with discount code: daveh3744ue
Ruislip Lido Beach
Yes, there is a beach in London!
Take the central line to Ruislip Gardens and then an Uber - if you don't have an account yet then sign up with discount code: daveh3744ue
Park featuring playgrounds, a model boating lake, fishing lakes, a mosaic & a visitor centre
https://goo.gl/maps/dHHe7F2AudF2
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Northala Fields
Westway ClosePark featuring playgrounds, a model boating lake, fishing lakes, a mosaic & a visitor centre
https://goo.gl/maps/dHHe7F2AudF2
Shopping
Everything from the value of Primark to the Luxury of Prada & Louis Vuitton with a multi-screen Cinema, a massive collection of Restaurants, Coffee Shops/Cafes and smaller stalls
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayEverything from the value of Primark to the Luxury of Prada & Louis Vuitton with a multi-screen Cinema, a massive collection of Restaurants, Coffee Shops/Cafes and smaller stalls
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more: camdenmarket.com
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Isitolo sase-Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlEclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more: camdenmarket.com
Home to 70 brands selling at discounts of up to 70%, plus restaurants, bars and multi-screen cinema.
Get there by using two buses or take an Uber for £10-15 outside rush hour - use discount code daveh3744ue if you don't already have an Uber account
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London Designer Outlet
Wembley Park BoulevardHome to 70 brands selling at discounts of up to 70%, plus restaurants, bars and multi-screen cinema.
Get there by using two buses or take an Uber for £10-15 outside rush hour - use discount code daveh3744ue if you don't already have an Uber account
Getting Around
Liverpool Street Station
Stansted express
Heathrow Express
Note: the cheaper way to get from Heathrow Airport is to take the underground to Acton Town and then either take the 70 bus to East Acton or take an Uber using discount code: daveh3744ue
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Paddington Station
Praed StreetHeathrow Express
Note: the cheaper way to get from Heathrow Airport is to take the underground to Acton Town and then either take the 70 bus to East Acton or take an Uber using discount code: daveh3744ue
Gatwick Express 10% online discount: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
Note: The cheaper way to get from Gatwick Airport is to use an Oyster Card & take the normal train to Clapham Junction then change for Shepherds Bush & then take the Central Line to East Acton
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Victoria Station
15 Victoria StreetGatwick Express 10% online discount: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
Note: The cheaper way to get from Gatwick Airport is to use an Oyster Card & take the normal train to Clapham Junction then change for Shepherds Bush & then take the Central Line to East Acton
The Central Line runs to the house until around midnight on a Sunday, past midnight on Monday to Thursday and all night on Friday & Saturday nights.
If you're coming back late then take the N7 bus from Oxford Circus and get off at Wulfstan Street or East Acton Station (just after Hammersmith Hospital) https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/stop/490000173OQ/oxford-circus-stn-harewood-place?lineId=n7
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Oxford Circus Underground Station
Oxford StreetThe Central Line runs to the house until around midnight on a Sunday, past midnight on Monday to Thursday and all night on Friday & Saturday nights.
If you're coming back late then take the N7 bus from Oxford Circus and get off at Wulfstan Street or East Acton Station (just after Hammersmith Hospital) https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/stop/490000173OQ/oxford-circus-stn-harewood-place?lineId=n7
A 30 minute tube ride from South Ealing takes you to the eclectic Leicester Square with a collection of cafe's, bars and home to the premier of just about every major film
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Leicester Square
A 30 minute tube ride from South Ealing takes you to the eclectic Leicester Square with a collection of cafe's, bars and home to the premier of just about every major film
Under 30 minutes from South Ealing Station takes you to a great spot for all your Instagram needs with the huge electronic advertising boards and famous cupid statue. It's also a short walk away from the equally cool Leicester Square
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusUnder 30 minutes from South Ealing Station takes you to a great spot for all your Instagram needs with the huge electronic advertising boards and famous cupid statue. It's also a short walk away from the equally cool Leicester Square