Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
One of our favourite places to have a meal as a family or take friends who are visiting. Great food and good value for money.
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The Stonhouse
165 Stonhouse StOne of our favourite places to have a meal as a family or take friends who are visiting. Great food and good value for money.
Trinity is a real gem in Clapham Old Town. Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy good food and wine.
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Trinity
4 The PolygonTrinity is a real gem in Clapham Old Town. Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy good food and wine.
Brickwood
16 Clapham Common South SideLovely coffee and scrumptious cafe food.
Haché Clapham
153 Clapham High StYummy burgers and cocktails.
Love this tiny shop with fantastic coffee and baked goods. Turnover is quick, so worth the wait, if there is one. Near Seven Dials.
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Monmouth coffee
36 Maltby StLove this tiny shop with fantastic coffee and baked goods. Turnover is quick, so worth the wait, if there is one. Near Seven Dials.
Bodean's BBQ Clapham
169 Clapham High StFun place to eat good American BBQ fare.
Eco Restaurant
162 Clapham High StPopular with locals for their pizza and pasta.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful local park with something for everyone. Families will especially enjoy the Children's Zoo in the park, as well as the playground with a GoApe zip line area. You can also rent bicycles here. Take Bus 452 to Chelsea Gate.
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巴特西公园
Battersea Park RoadA beautiful local park with something for everyone. Families will especially enjoy the Children's Zoo in the park, as well as the playground with a GoApe zip line area. You can also rent bicycles here. Take Bus 452 to Chelsea Gate.
My favourite park in London. The flowers gardens are stunning and the wide open spaces make you feel like you are far away from the city.
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摄政公园
My favourite park in London. The flowers gardens are stunning and the wide open spaces make you feel like you are far away from the city.
It's wonderfully wild and hilly. Head to Parliament Hill for great views of the London skyline and to see people flying kites.
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汉普斯特德荒野
It's wonderfully wild and hilly. Head to Parliament Hill for great views of the London skyline and to see people flying kites.
The northern park of Regent's Park across from the Zoo. Head here if you don't have time to make it to Parliament Hill for views of the city.
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普里姆罗斯山
Primrose Hill RoadThe northern park of Regent's Park across from the Zoo. Head here if you don't have time to make it to Parliament Hill for views of the city.
A mini version of Regent's Park. Wander through before or after visiting Buckingham Palace. There is a nice cafe for lunch or coffee in the park as well as a decent children's playground.
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圣詹姆斯公园
A mini version of Regent's Park. Wander through before or after visiting Buckingham Palace. There is a nice cafe for lunch or coffee in the park as well as a decent children's playground.
Essentials
Great local shop for all your grocery needs. Friendly neighbourhood atmosphere where the locals know the cashiers.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillGreat local shop for all your grocery needs. Friendly neighbourhood atmosphere where the locals know the cashiers.
M.Moen & Sons
24 The PavementGorgeous butcher with friendly folks. It is THE place for your BBQ needs.
Boots
Local pharmacy
Getting Around
The London Overground is a new addition to the transport system. The trains are air-conditioned. Only one stop and six minutes to get to Clapham Junction.
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Wandsworth Road Station (Stop L)
The London Overground is a new addition to the transport system. The trains are air-conditioned. Only one stop and six minutes to get to Clapham Junction.
This station is not as busy as Clapham Common and the walk there is quieter. If traveling northbound on the Northern Line, I always choose this station.
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Clapham North Underground Station
Clapham High StreetThis station is not as busy as Clapham Common and the walk there is quieter. If traveling northbound on the Northern Line, I always choose this station.
The Victoria Line takes you quickly between north and south London and connects you with all other Tube lines.
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沃克斯豪尔
The Victoria Line takes you quickly between north and south London and connects you with all other Tube lines.
Sightseeing
Vibrant and a must-see for tourists. Hand-made arts and design market from Tuesday to Sunday. Loads of cafes and restaurants. Take the 87 Bus. https://www.coventgarden.london/markets
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科文特花园
41 James StVibrant and a must-see for tourists. Hand-made arts and design market from Tuesday to Sunday. Loads of cafes and restaurants. Take the 87 Bus. https://www.coventgarden.london/markets
Absolutely love this spot where seven small streets come together. Home to quirky Neal's Yard. Great for shopping, eating or just walking around. https://www.sevendials.co.uk/
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Seven Dials
Seven DialsAbsolutely love this spot where seven small streets come together. Home to quirky Neal's Yard. Great for shopping, eating or just walking around. https://www.sevendials.co.uk/
Unique area of London on Regent's Canal. The market here is expansive and can get very crowded on weekends on during the summer. Lots of food stalls as well as shopping. Take the Northern Line to Camden Town. https://www.camdenmarket.com/
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卡姆登镇
54-56 Camden Lock PlUnique area of London on Regent's Canal. The market here is expansive and can get very crowded on weekends on during the summer. Lots of food stalls as well as shopping. Take the Northern Line to Camden Town. https://www.camdenmarket.com/
Colourful, local market with food and clothing stalls as well as sit down cafes. Visit David Bowie's birthplace and see the famous mural of him when you exit the station at Brixton. Not as touristy as other markets. Head south on the Victoria Line. https://brixtonmarket.net/
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布里克斯顿村市场
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnColourful, local market with food and clothing stalls as well as sit down cafes. Visit David Bowie's birthplace and see the famous mural of him when you exit the station at Brixton. Not as touristy as other markets. Head south on the Victoria Line. https://brixtonmarket.net/
If you are lucky enough to visit during the 10 weeks in late July - September when the Queen is in Scotland, definitely go to see the State Rooms at the Palace. Otherwise it's the obligatory trip to the Changing of the Guards. Do visit one of the official Palace gift shops dotted around the vicinity. Great presents for people back home or a lovely keepsake from your visit.
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白金汉宫
If you are lucky enough to visit during the 10 weeks in late July - September when the Queen is in Scotland, definitely go to see the State Rooms at the Palace. Otherwise it's the obligatory trip to the Changing of the Guards. Do visit one of the official Palace gift shops dotted around the vicinity. Great presents for people back home or a lovely keepsake from your visit.
Go here for a fun and interesting walk along the Thames. You'll find a used book market, street performers, food trucks and the wonderful South Bank Centre. Continue on to the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. Popular year round.
https://southbanklondon.com/whats-on
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South Bank
Go here for a fun and interesting walk along the Thames. You'll find a used book market, street performers, food trucks and the wonderful South Bank Centre. Continue on to the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. Popular year round.
https://southbanklondon.com/whats-on
Fabulous food market near London Bridge Station. Scenes from Bridget Jones' Diary were filmed here. Wander down to the Thames from here.
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博罗市场
Borough High StreetFabulous food market near London Bridge Station. Scenes from Bridget Jones' Diary were filmed here. Wander down to the Thames from here.
For a close up version of the changing of the guards, visit the Changing of the Horse Guards or just get your picture taken with one of the two horse guards out front. This was where the Beach Volleyball competition took place in the 2012 Olympics. Bus 87 drops you right in front. https://changing-guard.com/queens-life-guard.html
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皇家骑兵仪仗队游行场
13 Macclesfield StFor a close up version of the changing of the guards, visit the Changing of the Horse Guards or just get your picture taken with one of the two horse guards out front. This was where the Beach Volleyball competition took place in the 2012 Olympics. Bus 87 drops you right in front. https://changing-guard.com/queens-life-guard.html
Great place to take photos of iconic London sights. For art lovers, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are just steps away.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Great place to take photos of iconic London sights. For art lovers, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are just steps away.
Pretend your Hugh Grant walking through the market in the Notting Hill movie or Paddington Bear visiting Mr Gruber's shop. The antique market is world famous. Take bus 452 directly there. http://shopportobello.co.uk
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波托贝洛市场
73a Lewisham High StPretend your Hugh Grant walking through the market in the Notting Hill movie or Paddington Bear visiting Mr Gruber's shop. The antique market is world famous. Take bus 452 directly there. http://shopportobello.co.uk
Get a feel for the shape of the Thames river and peek into the Buckingham Palace Gardens from this bird's eye view of the city. If you don't mind paying extra, you can avoid the long queue by using the Fast Track. Best to buy tickets online. Take Bus 77 to Waterloo. https://www.londoneye.com/
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伦敦眼
Get a feel for the shape of the Thames river and peek into the Buckingham Palace Gardens from this bird's eye view of the city. If you don't mind paying extra, you can avoid the long queue by using the Fast Track. Best to buy tickets online. Take Bus 77 to Waterloo. https://www.londoneye.com/
Soho
Vibrant area with tons of entertainment and eating options.
Must visit shopping area if you are near Oxford Street or Piccadilly. https://www.carnaby.co.uk/
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Carnaby Street
Carnaby StreetMust visit shopping area if you are near Oxford Street or Piccadilly. https://www.carnaby.co.uk/
Take Bus 87 to Parliament Square to visit Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Parliament.
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Parliament Square
Parliament SquareTake Bus 87 to Parliament Square to visit Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Parliament.
Take a river cruise to get to Greenwich and then enjoy Greenwich Park. Learn about the history of GMT at the Royal Observatory.
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格林尼治皇家天文台
Blackheath AvenueTake a river cruise to get to Greenwich and then enjoy Greenwich Park. Learn about the history of GMT at the Royal Observatory.
圣保罗大教堂
Just across the Millennium Bridge from Tate Modern.
Lovely place to walk along from Little Venice to Regent's Park and on to Camden Lock or any part in between. You can rent motorised boats by the hour or take a canal tour on a barge.
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Regent's Canal
Lovely place to walk along from Little Venice to Regent's Park and on to Camden Lock or any part in between. You can rent motorised boats by the hour or take a canal tour on a barge.
If you don't come during the Championships in July, you can still go and visit the museum or book a tour of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Wimbledon village is lovely for shopping or eating. Take the train 7 minutes from Clapham Junction.
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Wimbledon
If you don't come during the Championships in July, you can still go and visit the museum or book a tour of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Wimbledon village is lovely for shopping or eating. Take the train 7 minutes from Clapham Junction.
Visiting the former palace of Henry VIII is a great day trip. Less than 30 minutes from Clapham Junction. https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
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汉普敦宫
Hampton Court WayVisiting the former palace of Henry VIII is a great day trip. Less than 30 minutes from Clapham Junction. https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
If you don't have the time to go to Kew Garden, this is a wonderful alternative that is centrally located. There is an entrance fee, but docents give free hour long tours. Delicious healthy cafe onsite as well. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
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切尔西药草园
66 Royal Hospital RdIf you don't have the time to go to Kew Garden, this is a wonderful alternative that is centrally located. There is an entrance fee, but docents give free hour long tours. Delicious healthy cafe onsite as well. https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Arts & Culture
泰特现代艺术馆
BanksideA London sightseeing staple. Check out the new Switch House that opened in 2016.
Interesting modern art gallery on main shopping street in Chelsea. Regular exhibit is free of charge.
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萨奇美术馆
King's RdInteresting modern art gallery on main shopping street in Chelsea. Regular exhibit is free of charge.
Go underground and imagine what life was like for people working in this bunker during WWII. One off experience.
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丘吉尔战时办公室
King Charles StreetGo underground and imagine what life was like for people working in this bunker during WWII. One off experience.
Step into a Sherlock Holmes book as you explore the detective's house as you imagine it would have been. Be prepared to queue. http://sherlock-holmes.co.uk/
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福尔摩斯博物馆
221b Baker StStep into a Sherlock Holmes book as you explore the detective's house as you imagine it would have been. Be prepared to queue. http://sherlock-holmes.co.uk/
Amazing collection in a gorgeous building. Always worth a visit. https://www.vam.ac.uk/
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维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆
Cromwell RoadAmazing collection in a gorgeous building. Always worth a visit. https://www.vam.ac.uk/
萨默塞特宫
StrandHome of the Courtauld Gallery and ice skating in the winter.
Smaller and less crowded version of the Natural History Museum. Lovely garden around the museum with scenic views of the skyline. Great for kids.
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霍尼曼博物馆和花园
100 London RoadSmaller and less crowded version of the Natural History Museum. Lovely garden around the museum with scenic views of the skyline. Great for kids.
自然历史博物馆
Cromwell RoadWorld famous museum worth it's reputation. Good for all ages. Free entry.
Shopping
Instead of braving the crowds of Oxford Street, head to Northcote Road in Battersea where there is a wide selection of boutiques and popular chain stores. Quiet atmosphere with local cafes. Take Bus 77 to The Northcote and head north. http://www.northcoteroad.london/
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The Northcote
2 Northcote RdInstead of braving the crowds of Oxford Street, head to Northcote Road in Battersea where there is a wide selection of boutiques and popular chain stores. Quiet atmosphere with local cafes. Take Bus 77 to The Northcote and head north. http://www.northcoteroad.london/
Nice clothing stores and home of Peter Jones, the quintessential British department store. Delicious cooked food market here on Saturdays. Take Bus 452 to Sloane Square. https://www.kingsroadchelsea.london/
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King's Road
King's RoadNice clothing stores and home of Peter Jones, the quintessential British department store. Delicious cooked food market here on Saturdays. Take Bus 452 to Sloane Square. https://www.kingsroadchelsea.london/
Classic tea shop on Piccadilly. Diamond Jubilee tea salon on the top floor is a nice place to have afternoon tea.
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Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyClassic tea shop on Piccadilly. Diamond Jubilee tea salon on the top floor is a nice place to have afternoon tea.
哈罗德百货
87-135 Brompton RdBe sure to visit the Food Halls at this world famous London department store.
Venn Street
Venn StreetSmall, but good weekly market on Saturdays with fresh and cooked food.