Guidebook for London
Essentials
Sainsbury's is a 2 min walk and is open daily from 7am-11pm
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Sainsbury's Local
527-529 Old York RdSainsbury's is a 2 min walk and is open daily from 7am-11pm
Nearest Internet Cafe where you can print your boarding pass for a very small fee. 2 mins walk from Stockwell station .
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Blue Nile
300 Clapham RdNearest Internet Cafe where you can print your boarding pass for a very small fee. 2 mins walk from Stockwell station .
Open 24hrs Costcutter is next to Stockwell station and is a 2 minutes walk from our accommodation. You can get your groceries, household products , toiletries , drinks and alcohol.
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Costcutter
258 Clapham RdOpen 24hrs Costcutter is next to Stockwell station and is a 2 minutes walk from our accommodation. You can get your groceries, household products , toiletries , drinks and alcohol.
Food Scene
An inexpensive eating destination in Brixton, housed in shipping containers. Pop Brixton is community initiative in the heart of Brixton, showcasing a selection of young businesses (with plenty of restaurants).
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Pop Brixton
49 Brixton Station RdAn inexpensive eating destination in Brixton, housed in shipping containers. Pop Brixton is community initiative in the heart of Brixton, showcasing a selection of young businesses (with plenty of restaurants).
Chicken Peri Peri!
Famous Restaurant all around london. There is also one in Brixton. Nando's specialises in flame-grilled peri peri chicken. The chicken is served in quarters, halves, wholes, and butterfly breasts. It also serves burgers, pitas, salads, wings and wraps. In some countries, Nando's sells chicken livers, espetadas (a large stand with a skewer of chicken breast and grilled peppers) and cataplana (a chicken and rice dish served in a traditional Portuguese copper dish)
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Nando's Clapham - High Street
59-63 Clapham High StreetChicken Peri Peri!
Famous Restaurant all around london. There is also one in Brixton. Nando's specialises in flame-grilled peri peri chicken. The chicken is served in quarters, halves, wholes, and butterfly breasts. It also serves burgers, pitas, salads, wings and wraps. In some countries, Nando's sells chicken livers, espetadas (a large stand with a skewer of chicken breast and grilled peppers) and cataplana (a chicken and rice dish served in a traditional Portuguese copper dish)
British, European and Tex-Mex food in a colourful, lively vintage hangout with mismatched furniture.
This is a very popular destination and you are likely to queue but the food is reallllllly good
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The Breakfast Club
5-9 Battersea RiseBritish, European and Tex-Mex food in a colourful, lively vintage hangout with mismatched furniture.
This is a very popular destination and you are likely to queue but the food is reallllllly good
Costa Coffee Serves Hot Drinks and Pastries. 2 mins walk from our accommodation
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Costa Coffee
73 Kilburn High RdCosta Coffee Serves Hot Drinks and Pastries. 2 mins walk from our accommodation
5 mins walk takeaway or order online - please ask me for the number if you want to order.
Pizza with some great deals
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Domino's Pizza
145 Old Kent Rd5 mins walk takeaway or order online - please ask me for the number if you want to order.
Pizza with some great deals
Entertainment & Activities
5 mins by tube or 15 mins walk. Take the Victoria line from Stockwell to Brixton.
The Brixton Academy, officially called O2 Academy, Brixton, is one of London's leading music venues, nightclubs and theatres.
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O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell Rd5 mins by tube or 15 mins walk. Take the Victoria line from Stockwell to Brixton.
The Brixton Academy, officially called O2 Academy, Brixton, is one of London's leading music venues, nightclubs and theatres.
Restored 1911 cinema with cafe and bar, showing a varied array of short films feature films and from new talent at the heart of Brixton. It is a great place to watch a film.
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Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnRestored 1911 cinema with cafe and bar, showing a varied array of short films feature films and from new talent at the heart of Brixton. It is a great place to watch a film.
1 stop on tube to Oval Station or 15 mins by walking. The Kia Ovalis an international cricket ground. Major Cricket tournaments are held here
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Овал
Kennington Oval1 stop on tube to Oval Station or 15 mins by walking. The Kia Ovalis an international cricket ground. Major Cricket tournaments are held here
25 mins by tube. Take the Victoria line from stockwell to Victoria , then the the District line to Fulham Broadway
Home to Chelsea football club, this is the nearest football stadium to our accommodation.
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Футбольный клуб Челси
Fulham Road25 mins by tube. Take the Victoria line from stockwell to Victoria , then the the District line to Fulham Broadway
Home to Chelsea football club, this is the nearest football stadium to our accommodation.
Parks & Nature
Brockwell Park is south of Brixton and commands views of the skyline of the city and Central London. At the top of the hill within the park stands Brockwell Hall.
Pop singer Adele told the Sun that she was not performing at music festivals in 2011, preferring "sitting in Brockwell Park with my friends, drinking cider
You can fly kites, swim in the outside pool, play football and tennis. It's big, diverse and interesting, with numerous areas for different tastes.
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Парк Броквелл
Brockwell Park GardensBrockwell Park is south of Brixton and commands views of the skyline of the city and Central London. At the top of the hill within the park stands Brockwell Hall.
Pop singer Adele told the Sun that she was not performing at music festivals in 2011, preferring "sitting in Brockwell Park with my friends, drinking cider
You can fly kites, swim in the outside pool, play football and tennis. It's big, diverse and interesting, with numerous areas for different tastes.
Larkhall park is a gem 2 minutes away from us hidden away between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Road. There is a Secret Garden 3 well maintained and floodlit tennis courts (if you want to play tennis- let me know!) and a 3G pitch. There is also an outdoor free gym and Santander bike hire
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Larkhall Park
Courland GroveLarkhall park is a gem 2 minutes away from us hidden away between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Road. There is a Secret Garden 3 well maintained and floodlit tennis courts (if you want to play tennis- let me know!) and a 3G pitch. There is also an outdoor free gym and Santander bike hire
Brockwell Lido is a large lido in Brockwell Park. The Art Deco Grade II listed building has been extended and transformed and now offers fantastic health and fitness facilities all year round. The Lido Café is an attached café/restaurant looking onto the pool.
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Броквелл Лидо
Dulwich RoadBrockwell Lido is a large lido in Brockwell Park. The Art Deco Grade II listed building has been extended and transformed and now offers fantastic health and fitness facilities all year round. The Lido Café is an attached café/restaurant looking onto the pool.
Hyde Park is a major park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace.
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Гайд-парк
Hyde Park is a major park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace.
Battersea Park is a 200 acre green space at Battersea, An inner city park with so much variety, hidden secrets, and activities. Historic and attractive gardens are found in all corners- it also has a zoo.
The most obvious wildlife in the Park are the birds living on or around the lake. While feeding the ducks you will often see Herons, Cormorants and Grebes. These are just a few of the many types of bird commonly seen in the Park.
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Battersea Park RoadBattersea Park is a 200 acre green space at Battersea, An inner city park with so much variety, hidden secrets, and activities. Historic and attractive gardens are found in all corners- it also has a zoo.
The most obvious wildlife in the Park are the birds living on or around the lake. While feeding the ducks you will often see Herons, Cormorants and Grebes. These are just a few of the many types of bird commonly seen in the Park.
This much-loved green open space in south London has two parts: the Victorian Grade II listed park, and the park extension to the east, which was created in the 1960s.
The park has a rich and interesting history. And it has loads to offer in the here and now. Want to get fit? Fancy a game of tennis, or football? Or just a coffee? Do you have kids to entertain, or dogs to walk? Or do you just want to sit and relax? Then head for Kennington Park.
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Кеннингтон-парк
Kennington Park RoadThis much-loved green open space in south London has two parts: the Victorian Grade II listed park, and the park extension to the east, which was created in the 1960s.
The park has a rich and interesting history. And it has loads to offer in the here and now. Want to get fit? Fancy a game of tennis, or football? Or just a coffee? Do you have kids to entertain, or dogs to walk? Or do you just want to sit and relax? Then head for Kennington Park.
Sightseeing
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
Around a 20 min cycle from our apartment and 20 mins by tube
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Биг Бен
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
Around a 20 min cycle from our apartment and 20 mins by tube
10 mins by tube take the northern line to waterloo, then walk for 10 mins to the london eye or around a 15 min cycle from our apartment. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. Great Stunning views of London.
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Лондонский глаз
10 mins by tube take the northern line to waterloo, then walk for 10 mins to the london eye or around a 15 min cycle from our apartment. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. Great Stunning views of London.
10 mins by tube, take the victoria line to Green Park
The home of the Queen !
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10 mins by tube, take the victoria line to Green Park
The home of the Queen !
10 MINS BY TUBE. Take the Northern Line from Stockwell to London Bridge, then walk another 5 mins to the Shard.
One of the most iconic buildings in the world . Experience London's highest viewing platform at the top of The Shard - Western Europe's tallest building. It's the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital's history all at once.
There are also restaurants and bars at different levels of the shard for you to enjoy a cocktail and meal with a fantastic view! You can even see our apartment too !
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Шард
32 London Bridge St10 MINS BY TUBE. Take the Northern Line from Stockwell to London Bridge, then walk another 5 mins to the Shard.
One of the most iconic buildings in the world . Experience London's highest viewing platform at the top of The Shard - Western Europe's tallest building. It's the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital's history all at once.
There are also restaurants and bars at different levels of the shard for you to enjoy a cocktail and meal with a fantastic view! You can even see our apartment too !
Drinks & Nightlife
The Priory Arms is our local pub; 3-5 mins walk. Seasonal pub food and real ales on tap, served in the ground-floor bar or upstairs lounge. Looks Great and look out for the Sunday Roast. Also has Live Music
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Priory Arms
83 Lansdowne WayThe Priory Arms is our local pub; 3-5 mins walk. Seasonal pub food and real ales on tap, served in the ground-floor bar or upstairs lounge. Looks Great and look out for the Sunday Roast. Also has Live Music
Literally on our doorstep.- less than a minute walk. Very local Pub. You can watch Games there too.
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Duke of Cambridge
228 Battersea Bridge RdLiterally on our doorstep.- less than a minute walk. Very local Pub. You can watch Games there too.
Refurbished Victorian music hall hosting weekly club nights, eclectic live music line-up and comedy. Also shows all major sporting events on a big screen. Easy to get to with a bus 15 mins.
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The Clapham Grand
Saint John's HillRefurbished Victorian music hall hosting weekly club nights, eclectic live music line-up and comedy. Also shows all major sporting events on a big screen. Easy to get to with a bus 15 mins.
Great choice for a night out with friends- huge choice and fantastic vibe with live entertainment . Always busy on weekends, great vibrant atmosphere! Culturally diverse food and lots of drinks to choose from.
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Рынок Брикстон-Виллидж
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnGreat choice for a night out with friends- huge choice and fantastic vibe with live entertainment . Always busy on weekends, great vibrant atmosphere! Culturally diverse food and lots of drinks to choose from.
2 mins walk from our apartment, 1930s building housing an Irish-themed nightclub that hosts live indie, pop and Irish bands.The Main Bar is the heartbeat of The Swan. The low beam ceiling provides a unique atmosphere that has become notorious amongst the Irish community in London. There is live music on stage every Friday and Saturday night as well as our resident DJs playing your favourite Irish rock, pop and indie anthems until late.
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The Swan
119 Acton Lane2 mins walk from our apartment, 1930s building housing an Irish-themed nightclub that hosts live indie, pop and Irish bands.The Main Bar is the heartbeat of The Swan. The low beam ceiling provides a unique atmosphere that has become notorious amongst the Irish community in London. There is live music on stage every Friday and Saturday night as well as our resident DJs playing your favourite Irish rock, pop and indie anthems until late.
10 mins walk , or 3 mins by tube to Clapham Common, Northern Line
Neighbourhood pub with a rustic wooden interior, projector screens and 5 TVs showing live sport.
Great atmosphere when they are showing Rugby and football matches.
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The Alexandra
14 Clapham Common South Side10 mins walk , or 3 mins by tube to Clapham Common, Northern Line
Neighbourhood pub with a rustic wooden interior, projector screens and 5 TVs showing live sport.
Great atmosphere when they are showing Rugby and football matches.
10 mins walk, or 3 mins by tube to Clapham North, Northern Line
Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.
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Revolution
95-97 Clapham High Street10 mins walk, or 3 mins by tube to Clapham North, Northern Line
Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.
Classic gastropub fare, cask ales & a Sunday roast in an arty, comfy space with a heated terrace
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The Railway Tavern
15 Liverpool StClassic gastropub fare, cask ales & a Sunday roast in an arty, comfy space with a heated terrace
Clapham High Street has an array of bars and clubs , the mile long strip that leads to clapham common is a great place for a good night spot
Adventure bar- Late-opening, mini-chain cocktail bar with regular DJs
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Adventure Bar
Clapham High StreetClapham High Street has an array of bars and clubs , the mile long strip that leads to clapham common is a great place for a good night spot
Adventure bar- Late-opening, mini-chain cocktail bar with regular DJs
Walking distance from our apartment. Laid-back bar club hosting eclectic programme of live music, DJ sets and after parties. Trendy place with very cool vibes.
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Brixton Jamm
261 Brixton RdWalking distance from our apartment. Laid-back bar club hosting eclectic programme of live music, DJ sets and after parties. Trendy place with very cool vibes.
Cool venue offering live music, comedy and club nights, plus 2-tiered garden terrace, serving pizza. Ask me for the events that are coming up ! Trendy place to go and socialise.
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The Prince of Wales Brixton
467- 469 Brixton RdCool venue offering live music, comedy and club nights, plus 2-tiered garden terrace, serving pizza. Ask me for the events that are coming up ! Trendy place to go and socialise.
Steeped in history, the White Bear theatre pub has been on this site since c.1780 serving great beer and ales. The kitchen is open daily, serving traditional British fare made with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce.
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The White Bear
138 Kennington Park RdSteeped in history, the White Bear theatre pub has been on this site since c.1780 serving great beer and ales. The kitchen is open daily, serving traditional British fare made with seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce.
Shopping
One of the main roads in London for Shopping. And even better 10 mins away by tube
Take the Victoria Line from Stockwell to Oxford Circus - only 5 stops away . Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Marble Arch are easily accessible when you get to Oxford Street.
Enjoy
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetOne of the main roads in London for Shopping. And even better 10 mins away by tube
Take the Victoria Line from Stockwell to Oxford Circus - only 5 stops away . Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Marble Arch are easily accessible when you get to Oxford Street.
Enjoy
17 mins by tube. Take the victoria line from Stockwell to Green Park. then take the Piccadilly line to Knightsbridge.
Harrods is a luxury department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge- a must see for people who love to shop
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87-135 Brompton Rd17 mins by tube. Take the victoria line from Stockwell to Green Park. then take the Piccadilly line to Knightsbridge.
Harrods is a luxury department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge- a must see for people who love to shop
Portobello Road is the best known street market in the world. Its in Notting Hill and the best day to go is on Saturday because all the street stalls are set up on Saturdays. If you want the street market experience, then this is the best day to come.
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73a Lewisham High StPortobello Road is the best known street market in the world. Its in Notting Hill and the best day to go is on Saturday because all the street stalls are set up on Saturdays. If you want the street market experience, then this is the best day to come.
The second biggest shopping mall in the UK. It has all the shops that you need from designer like Gucci to the cheapest affordable clothing like Primark. Also has a cinemas lots of places to eat
30 mins by tube- take the victoria line from stockwell to Oxford circus , then take the central line from Oxford Circus to Shepherd's Bush
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Westfield Shopping Centre
The second biggest shopping mall in the UK. It has all the shops that you need from designer like Gucci to the cheapest affordable clothing like Primark. Also has a cinemas lots of places to eat
30 mins by tube- take the victoria line from stockwell to Oxford circus , then take the central line from Oxford Circus to Shepherd's Bush