PlaceList
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Andina London
London, United Kingdom
Peruvian ceviche, street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting.
Andina London, 1 Redchurch St, Shoreditch, London E2 7DJ, UK
+44 20 7920 6499
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Bethnal Green
London, United Kingdom
Bethnal Green is a town in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Located 3.3 miles northeast of Charing Cross, it was historically an agrarian hamlet in the ancient parish of Stepney, Middlesex.
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Big Ben
London, United Kingdom
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
+44 20 7219 4272
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Broadway Market
London, United Kingdom
Broadway Market is an east London street running from London Fields to the Regent's Canal in the London Borough of Hackney. The street is on the traditional boundary of the Haggerston area of Shoreditch and Hackney proper.
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Chelsea Flower Show
London, United Kingdom
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of theRoyal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. Held at Chelsea since 1912, it is the most famous flower show in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in the world, attracting visitors from all continents.
Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3, UK
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China Town
London, United Kingdom
Chinatown is part of the City of Westminster, occupying the area in and around Gerrard Street.
China Town, Gerrard St, London W1D, UK
+44 20 7287 2220
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Columbia Road Flower Market
London, United Kingdom
Flower market (open Sundays only) surrounded by independent fashion, antique and homeware stores.
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Duck & Waffle
London, United Kingdom
British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Duck & Waffle, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, UK
+44 20 3640 7310
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Geffrye Museum
London, United Kingdom
Re-created domestic interiors from 1600 to the present with a walled herb garden.
Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, UK
+44 20 7739 9893
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Generator Hostels
London, United Kingdom
Stylish, colourful dorm-style and private rooms in chic hostel offering a hip bar/cafe and cinema.
Generator Hostels, 37 Tavistock Pl, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9SE, UK
+44 20 7388 7666
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Green Park
London, United Kingdom
Green Park is a park in the City of Westminster, central London. One of the Royal Parks of London, it covers 19 hectares between Hyde Park and St. James's Park.
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Greenwich Park
London, United Kingdom
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum and Meridian Line.
+44 300 061 2380
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Hackney Bureau
London, United Kingdom
Understated cafe/bar for wholesome brunches and Modern European specials, with vegetarian options.
Hackney Bureau, 3 Mare St, London E8 4RP, UK
+44 20 8533 6083
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Hackney City Farm
London, United Kingdom
Farmyard animals from sheep to chickens, goats, and donkeys, plus a garden and an Italian cafe.
Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QA, UK
+44 20 7729 6381
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Hoi Polloi
London, United Kingdom
Wood-panelled brasserie and bar at the Ace Hotel, serving an all-day menu at lino-topped tables.
Hoi Polloi, 100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ, UK
+44 20 8880 6100
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Hyde Park
London, United Kingdom
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
Hyde Park, Kensington, London SW7, UK
+44 300 061 2000
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London Eye
London, United Kingdom
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
London Eye, Lambeth, London SE1, UK
+44 871 781 3000
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London Fashion Week - BFC Show Space 2016
London, United Kingdom
London Fashion Week is one of the world’s highest profile designer showcases. London Collections Men, 8th - 11th January 2016 and London Fashion Week, 19th - 23rd February 2016, are trade-only events, open to press and buyers. London Fashion Weekend is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shows, designer shopping and talks.
London Fashion Week - BFC Show Space 2016, Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 0LA, UK
+44 345 050 7080
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London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
The London Marathon was first held on 29 March 1981. Since this time the event has continued to grow in size, stature and popularity with more than 35,000 runners each year.
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Mother Kelly’s
London, United Kingdom
Under railway arches, this industrial bar and shop with a patio offers draft and bottled beers.
Mother Kelly's, 251 Paradise Row, Bethnal Green, London E2 9LE, UK
+44 20 7012 1244
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Notting Hill Carnival
London, United Kingdom
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that since 1966 has taken place on the streets of Notting Hill, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, each August over two days.
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Oval Space
London, United Kingdom
Versatile space serving as a function or events venue, exhibition gallery or TV and film location.
Oval Space, 29-32 The Oval, London E2 9DT, UK
+44 20 7183 4422
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Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
London, United Kingdom
First raced in 1829 and 1927 respectively, The BNY Mellon Boat Races are amongst the oldest sporting events in the world. March 2016 will see the running of the 162nd Boat Race and 71st Women's Boat Race, both now taking place on the Championship Course. Watched by thousands along the banks of the Tideway, between Putney and Mortlake in London, and by millions more on TV around the world, the BNY Mellon Boat Races are a unique sporting event.
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Putney Bridge, London SW6 3JD, UK
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Oxford Circus
London, United Kingdom
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Palace of Westminster
London, United Kingdom
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer.
Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK
+44 20 7219 3000
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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
London, United Kingdom
Restored Victorian-era hostel with dorms and private rooms, some shared bathrooms and an eatery/bar.
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage, 40 College Cres, London NW3 5LB, UK
+44 20 7483 8470
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Premier Inn - London Hackney
London, United Kingdom
Set in the borough of Hackney off the A10 road, this bright, modern hotel is a block from Dalston Junction train station and 3 miles from the Tower of London. The airy rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Children age 15 and under stay free in their parents’ room.
Premier Inn - London Hackney, 25 Dalston Ln, London E8 3DF, UK
+44 871 527 9582
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Regent's Canal
London, United Kingdom
Regent's Canal is a canal across an area just north of central London, England. It provides a link from the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, just north-west of Paddington Basin in the west, to the Limehouse Basin and the River Thames in east London.
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Regent’s Park
London, United Kingdom
Deckchair-scattered Royal Park with rose gardens, ponds, cafes, an open-air theatre and London Zoo.
+44 300 061 2300
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Russell Square
London, United Kingdom
Large Georgian square with statue of founder, the Duke of Bedford, plaza and water feature.
Russell Square, Bernard St, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1LJ, UK
+44 343 222 1234
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Saatchi Gallery
London, United Kingdom
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters
Duke Of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4RY, UK
+44 20 7811 3070
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SAGER + WILDE - Paradise Row
London, United Kingdom
Rustic-chic, railway-arch bar & kitchen spotlighting California wines & modern American plates.
Sager + Wilde - Paradise Row, Arch, 250 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE, UK
+44 20 7613 0478
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Shoreditch’s street art
London, United Kingdom
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St. Paul's Cathedral, London
London, United Kingdom
Sir Christopher Wren's domed icon of the London skyline, with whispering gallery and city views.
St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7246 8350
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Tate Britain
London, United Kingdom
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
Tate Britain, Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4RG, UK
+44 20 7887 8888
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Tate Modern
London, United Kingdom
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK
+44 20 7887 8888
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Thames Embankment
London, United Kingdom
The Thames Embankment is a work of 19th century civil engineering which reclaimed marshy land next to the River Thames in central London. It consists of the Victoria Embankment and Chelsea Embankment.
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The Proms
London, United Kingdom
The Proms, more formally known as The BBC Proms, or The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in central London, England.
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Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
London, United Kingdom
Upscale, chic hotel in former Edwardian town hall with original period and art deco features.
Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London E2 9NF, UK
+44 20 7871 0460
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Trafalgar Square
London, United Kingdom
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK
+44 20 7983 4750
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Trooping the Colour
London, United Kingdom
The Sovereign's birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour on a Saturday in June. Although The Queen was born on 21 April, it has long been the tradition to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday publicly on a day in the summer, when good weather is more likely.
The Household Division, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX, United Kingdom
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Up At The O2
London, United Kingdom
One of London’s newest and most exhilarating attractions invites visitors to boldly explore new heights with a guided climbing expedition over a raised walkway on the roof of the famous O2 Arena, formerly known as the Millennium Dome.
Up At The O2, 0DX, Peninsula Square
+44 20 8463 2000
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Vauxhall City Farm
London, United Kingdom
Vauxhall City Farm is a little piece of the countryside in Central London. Come for a fun day out and experience all the sights, sounds and smells of rural life.
Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers St, Lambeth, London SE11 5HS, UK
+44 20 7582 4204
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Victoria Park
London, United Kingdom
Lakes and fountains in 86 hectares of Victorian greenery in the heart of East London.
Victoria Park, Grove Road, Bow, London E3 5TB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7364 2494
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Westminster Abbey
London, United Kingdom
Protestant abbey hosting daily services that and every English and British coronation since 1066.
Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd
+44 20 7222 5152
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Wimbledon
London, United Kingdom
The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known as "Wimbledon", is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus, United Kingdom
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.
Piccadilly Circus, London W1D 7ET, UK
+44 343 222 1234
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond, United Kingdom
Trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and Treetop Walkway.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AB, UK
+44 20 8332 5655
Brenna Holeman
Tastemaker
Originally from Canada, Brenna Holeman started traveling in 2006 and decided not to stop until she found a place she loved. In 2013, after traveling through 80-odd countries, Brenna moved to London to begin a master’s degree in creative writing. Over the past two years, she’s fallen in love with the city and the lifestyle she has there—there’s so much to do, and she’s still able to travel often. As a freelance travel writer and blogger in East London, Brenna built up her writing portfolio, developed her blog, This Battered Suitcase, into a successful website and has even written a book that she hopes to publish within the next two years.
London, UK