Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Legendary European Club for Jazz & Blues from world's top musicians, in basement club with late bar . SIMPLY AMAZING
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Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith StLegendary European Club for Jazz & Blues from world's top musicians, in basement club with late bar . SIMPLY AMAZING
One of my favorite places in London, 4 minutes walk from the flat. The comedians are just excellent all the famous people comedians have been here. Word of warning - Don't sit in the front row!
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The Comedy Store
1a Oxendon StOne of my favorite places in London, 4 minutes walk from the flat. The comedians are just excellent all the famous people comedians have been here. Word of warning - Don't sit in the front row!
Rupert Street
50 Rupert StIconic Rupert Street Bar - world famous
Short 3 minute Taxi ride, 1 train stop or a 12 minute walk - Amazing Casino -Great food, Entertainment (music), Fantastic Cocktails. All the games you will want to play are here, BRING IDENTIFICATION
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The Palm Beach Casino
30 Berkeley StShort 3 minute Taxi ride, 1 train stop or a 12 minute walk - Amazing Casino -Great food, Entertainment (music), Fantastic Cocktails. All the games you will want to play are here, BRING IDENTIFICATION
Vibrant Restaurant/Bar/Dancing ,South American based restaurant learn to Salsa, good food & drink . Casual environment for a meal or drink on its own. A great place to meet others.
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Salsa! Soho
96 Charing Cross RoadVibrant Restaurant/Bar/Dancing ,South American based restaurant learn to Salsa, good food & drink . Casual environment for a meal or drink on its own. A great place to meet others.
Book before you go ( 020 7065 6800) to this 3-floor cocktail bar for members and reservations only, with intimate booths or lounge drinking, just a couple of minutes away
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Milk & Honey
61 Poland StBook before you go ( 020 7065 6800) to this 3-floor cocktail bar for members and reservations only, with intimate booths or lounge drinking, just a couple of minutes away
Great Peruvian seafood, skewers, salads and pisco cocktails, at tables or a bar in a bright dining room. You will feel like you are almost there noise , laughter , drinks food - Amazing atmosphere.
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Ceviche Soho
17 Frith StGreat Peruvian seafood, skewers, salads and pisco cocktails, at tables or a bar in a bright dining room. You will feel like you are almost there noise , laughter , drinks food - Amazing atmosphere.
Short walk across the boardwalk to one of the best Blues Club in London The Jam sessions are out of this world as are the band's lust sublime.
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Ain't Nothin' But...
20 Kingly StShort walk across the boardwalk to one of the best Blues Club in London The Jam sessions are out of this world as are the band's lust sublime.
Traditional small English Pub in a great 18th Century building, unassuming and unpretentious, great guest ales as well as their usual 's worth a try.
Bar Hercules
7 Greek StTraditional small English Pub in a great 18th Century building, unassuming and unpretentious, great guest ales as well as their usual 's worth a try.
London's No 1 Pub Crawl - The place to start and finish amazing happy and friendly atmosphere. Meet new people, go on one of their special days!
London Pub Crawl
1 Piccadilly CircusLondon's No 1 Pub Crawl - The place to start and finish amazing happy and friendly atmosphere. Meet new people, go on one of their special days!
FBehind an unmarked door, up some stairs and set over two storeys of a townhouse, you'll find a super-sexy Parisian cocktail bar, with good dance music, gorgeous decor and a vibe that is super French.
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Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown
13a Gerrard StFBehind an unmarked door, up some stairs and set over two storeys of a townhouse, you'll find a super-sexy Parisian cocktail bar, with good dance music, gorgeous decor and a vibe that is super French.
Open from 7am, this is the ultimate early morning drinking spot, plus their breakfasts are banging.hey have plenty of cocktails to choose from – the bloody mary's are pretty damn good 7am-midnigh
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Dean Street Townhouse
69-71 Dean StOpen from 7am, this is the ultimate early morning drinking spot, plus their breakfasts are banging.hey have plenty of cocktails to choose from – the bloody mary's are pretty damn good 7am-midnigh
Underneath Soho restaurant Hix is one of London's coolest bars. With dim lighting, leather sofas, mirrors, an apothecary cocktail bar and free Twiglets (best bar snacks ever?!)
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HIX Soho
66-70 Brewer StUnderneath Soho restaurant Hix is one of London's coolest bars. With dim lighting, leather sofas, mirrors, an apothecary cocktail bar and free Twiglets (best bar snacks ever?!)
LAB boasts a huge menu of world-renowned cocktails made by some of London's finest. A bar for bartenders – it stands for London Academy of Bartenders – this has become a bit of an institution.
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Lab Bar
12 Old Compton StreetLAB boasts a huge menu of world-renowned cocktails made by some of London's finest. A bar for bartenders – it stands for London Academy of Bartenders – this has become a bit of an institution.
Great Irish themed Bar/coffee/food on 6 different levels with little private cubby holes - always buzzing with great atmosphere, great selection of Irish Whiskies, on the same street as the flat 2 min
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Waxy O'Connor's
14-16 Rupert StGreat Irish themed Bar/coffee/food on 6 different levels with little private cubby holes - always buzzing with great atmosphere, great selection of Irish Whiskies, on the same street as the flat 2 min
A Classic "steeped in history", this "beautiful" live venue near Camden Town built in 1846 as a railway engine shed has hosted the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and now Live arts shows.
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Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadA Classic "steeped in history", this "beautiful" live venue near Camden Town built in 1846 as a railway engine shed has hosted the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and now Live arts shows.
Fantastic intimate cabare/jazz in a stunning art deco setting. There is a huge range of performers from new up and coming acts to internationally renowned stars. Well worth a visit - only a short 5 minute walk near Piccadilly station.
Live At Zédel
21 Sherwood StreetFantastic intimate cabare/jazz in a stunning art deco setting. There is a huge range of performers from new up and coming acts to internationally renowned stars. Well worth a visit - only a short 5 minute walk near Piccadilly station.
Everything Else
London's enigmatic "China Town" for the best Chinese cuisine in London always a busy street with great buskers at each corner.
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Gerrard St
Gerrard StreetLondon's enigmatic "China Town" for the best Chinese cuisine in London always a busy street with great buskers at each corner.
The sight of London you always see in all the movies the Statue of Eros in the middle with the modern screens in the back ground. A place you MUST have your Photo/Selfies and watch the bus traffic!
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Площадь Пикадилли
Piccadilly CircusThe sight of London you always see in all the movies the Statue of Eros in the middle with the modern screens in the back ground. A place you MUST have your Photo/Selfies and watch the bus traffic!
London's Highest Roof Garden unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Free for all, have a drink watching the London Skyline.
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Darwin Brasserie
20 Philpot LnLondon's Highest Roof Garden unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Free for all, have a drink watching the London Skyline.
Short journey of 15 mins to a bustling part of London gather here to hunt for treasures in Camden's markets, stroll by Regent's Canal, sample cuisine from around the world and listen to live music.
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Камден-таун
Camden High StreetShort journey of 15 mins to a bustling part of London gather here to hunt for treasures in Camden's markets, stroll by Regent's Canal, sample cuisine from around the world and listen to live music.
What a fantastic museum, I love this place been there so often - it's a personal thing great place to learn! Mix this with the Natural History Museum don't think a day will be enough for both.
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Музей науки
Exhibition RoadWhat a fantastic museum, I love this place been there so often - it's a personal thing great place to learn! Mix this with the Natural History Museum don't think a day will be enough for both.
If you are into Organic food and remedies then the world famous "Neal's Yard" is only a short walk away - www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Neal's Yard
Neal's YardIf you are into Organic food and remedies then the world famous "Neal's Yard" is only a short walk away - www.nealsyardremedies.com
Experience over 1,000 years of history at Westminster Abbey which welcomes over a million tourists every year. The interior is something to behold the stain glass windows are something to behold.
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Вестминстерское аббатство
20 Deans YdExperience over 1,000 years of history at Westminster Abbey which welcomes over a million tourists every year. The interior is something to behold the stain glass windows are something to behold.
Sightseeing
Lots to do here from great bars, great restaurants and street plays and musicians, great shops.
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Ковент-Гарден
41 James StLots to do here from great bars, great restaurants and street plays and musicians, great shops.
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square always busy another MUST place to get your London Pictures. Walk under Admiralty Arch on the Mall towards Buckingham Palace with St James Park on your right.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square always busy another MUST place to get your London Pictures. Walk under Admiralty Arch on the Mall towards Buckingham Palace with St James Park on your right.
Get a great view of London from the one and only "London Eye" and take a walk along the South Bank, Bars, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, The Globe. Fantastic day or night time & lots of good eats.
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Лондонский глаз
Get a great view of London from the one and only "London Eye" and take a walk along the South Bank, Bars, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, The Globe. Fantastic day or night time & lots of good eats.
Casinos, Cinemas, Restaurants, Bars, Ice Cream Parlours, Coffee Shops, Street entertainers, Get your picture painted, or just sit in a small green haven in Leicester square and people watch!
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Лестер-сквер
Casinos, Cinemas, Restaurants, Bars, Ice Cream Parlours, Coffee Shops, Street entertainers, Get your picture painted, or just sit in a small green haven in Leicester square and people watch!
Who has not heard of BIG BEN, a great and historic sight of London. House of Commons & House of Lords just by it's side. Only a mile away from the flat, well worth the walk for the sights on the way
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Биг Бен
Who has not heard of BIG BEN, a great and historic sight of London. House of Commons & House of Lords just by it's side. Only a mile away from the flat, well worth the walk for the sights on the way
One of the iconic sights of london : Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its spectacular glass walkways, elevated 140ft above the Thames, only a 10 minutes by train.
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Тауэрский мост
Tower Bridge RoadOne of the iconic sights of london : Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its spectacular glass walkways, elevated 140ft above the Thames, only a 10 minutes by train.
If you are into old buildings this in my opinion is a must only to see the Grand Hall and the facade of the building - Home of Justice!
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Royal Courts of Justice
StrandIf you are into old buildings this in my opinion is a must only to see the Grand Hall and the facade of the building - Home of Justice!
Another one of England's finest structures, visit the Cathedral floor, crypt and the three galleries in the dome join a guided tour.
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Собор Святого Павла
Another one of England's finest structures, visit the Cathedral floor, crypt and the three galleries in the dome join a guided tour.
London's highest viewing platform at the top of Western Europe's tallest building, it is the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital's history all at once.
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Шард
32 London Bridge StLondon's highest viewing platform at the top of Western Europe's tallest building, it is the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital's history all at once.
Walk the same zebra crossing as the Beatles- feel the nostalgia and be a part of history.
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Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey RdWalk the same zebra crossing as the Beatles- feel the nostalgia and be a part of history.
How can anyone come to London and not see one of the world's most famous sites - BUCKINGHAM PALACE. about a 15/20 minute leisurely walk, go through Trafalgar Sq, then Admiralty Arch along The Mall!
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Букингемский дворец
How can anyone come to London and not see one of the world's most famous sites - BUCKINGHAM PALACE. about a 15/20 minute leisurely walk, go through Trafalgar Sq, then Admiralty Arch along The Mall!
Somerset house is a unique part of the London cultural scene, events, exhibitions, fashion, film music. Again 15/290 mins away from the flat:
https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
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Сомерсет-хаус
StrandSomerset house is a unique part of the London cultural scene, events, exhibitions, fashion, film music. Again 15/290 mins away from the flat:
https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
Entertainment for the kids only about 2 mins away from the flat games, shops although in the process of closing down soon for refurbishment.
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London Trocadero
Entertainment for the kids only about 2 mins away from the flat games, shops although in the process of closing down soon for refurbishment.
Another historic royal palace, lots going on and lots to see. Check out what is going on their website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/
Short train journey from the flat about 20 minutes.
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Кенсингтонский дворец
Kensington GardensAnother historic royal palace, lots going on and lots to see. Check out what is going on their website: http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/
Short train journey from the flat about 20 minutes.
Everybody knows about Lady Diana's life, visit her memorial; water flowing from the highest point in two directions as it cascades, swirls and bubbles before meeting in a calm pool at the bott
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Детская площадка в память о Диане
Broad WalkEverybody knows about Lady Diana's life, visit her memorial; water flowing from the highest point in two directions as it cascades, swirls and bubbles before meeting in a calm pool at the bott
Shopping
Shopping, Shopping and more Shopping along London's main shopping street full of people hurrying along to work or the next shop, wondering at the amazement of it all. Restaurants/Bars galore !
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetShopping, Shopping and more Shopping along London's main shopping street full of people hurrying along to work or the next shop, wondering at the amazement of it all. Restaurants/Bars galore !
Find your fashion time! Shops and restaurants and what are the latest openings, you will find this season's tips and trends in fashion and food in Carnaby Street.
Window shopping is MUST!
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Carnaby Street
Carnaby StreetFind your fashion time! Shops and restaurants and what are the latest openings, you will find this season's tips and trends in fashion and food in Carnaby Street.
Window shopping is MUST!
One of the most famous stores in the world, you may end up spending more time than you want there and more money than you wish. Make the most of it try their pastry/cake shop or the Terrace restaurant
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Универмаг Харродс
87-135 Brompton RdOne of the most famous stores in the world, you may end up spending more time than you want there and more money than you wish. Make the most of it try their pastry/cake shop or the Terrace restaurant
Amazing toy shop on numerous floors, where the kid in you awakens and you still watch those little puppies walking, yelping & flipping in a daze for the millionth time. BUY & make the kids HAPPY
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Hamleys
188-196 Regent St.Amazing toy shop on numerous floors, where the kid in you awakens and you still watch those little puppies walking, yelping & flipping in a daze for the millionth time. BUY & make the kids HAPPY
The world famous Aspreys - got to go there to believe it just be prepared to see fantastic items and possibly bump into one of the many celebrities who regularly go there.
Asprey
36 Bruton StThe world famous Aspreys - got to go there to believe it just be prepared to see fantastic items and possibly bump into one of the many celebrities who regularly go there.
If you want a Mall then Westfield is your place for shopping all the shops you could want under one roof, break up the shopping with a meal at at one of the many restaurants, 20 mis train journey only
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Westfield Shopping Centre
If you want a Mall then Westfield is your place for shopping all the shops you could want under one roof, break up the shopping with a meal at at one of the many restaurants, 20 mis train journey only
Arts & Culture
The heart of London's Theater land is either on this street or just off this street,and it's only a mere 100 yards away from the flat. CULTURE on your doorstep.
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Shaftesbury Avenue
Shaftesbury AvenueThe heart of London's Theater land is either on this street or just off this street,and it's only a mere 100 yards away from the flat. CULTURE on your doorstep.
Fantastic Artefacts from around the world , free to all and immerse yourself in the magic of time and constantly changing exhibits.
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Британский музей
Great Russell StreetFantastic Artefacts from around the world , free to all and immerse yourself in the magic of time and constantly changing exhibits.
Amazing Jazz Bar great drinks & food, busy place great bands and service. Open till Late around 2/3am
Jazz After Dark
9 Greek StAmazing Jazz Bar great drinks & food, busy place great bands and service. Open till Late around 2/3am
If you love gambling try the Hippodrome Casino - All wellcome identification required if you are under 25 - Just make sure you win
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The Hippodrome Casino London
Leicester SquareIf you love gambling try the Hippodrome Casino - All wellcome identification required if you are under 25 - Just make sure you win
A gentle 20 mins walk through Leicester Square to Trafalgar Sq down to Embankment, cross the Jubilee bridge on The Thames will get you to the Fantastic Royal Festival Hall at South Bank - ENJOY!
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Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadA gentle 20 mins walk through Leicester Square to Trafalgar Sq down to Embankment, cross the Jubilee bridge on The Thames will get you to the Fantastic Royal Festival Hall at South Bank - ENJOY!
If ART is your scene then you cannot leave london without seeing the TATE Modern! Free open from 10a m to 6 pm daily. Enjoy the river walk also see Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in the vicinity.
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Тейт Модерн
BanksideIf ART is your scene then you cannot leave london without seeing the TATE Modern! Free open from 10a m to 6 pm daily. Enjoy the river walk also see Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in the vicinity.
If Opera and Ballet is your scene then you will know all about the Royal Opera House. Even if it is not your scene it is worth a visit if only to see the facade of the building and local area.
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Королевский театр «Ковент-Гарден»
Bow StreetIf Opera and Ballet is your scene then you will know all about the Royal Opera House. Even if it is not your scene it is worth a visit if only to see the facade of the building and local area.
For Art Lovers this is a must as is the Tate Modern and National gallery. Tate Britain has had a facelift in 2014, and housing national art collections, take a boat directly to/from the Tate Modern.
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Тейт Британ
MillbankFor Art Lovers this is a must as is the Tate Modern and National gallery. Tate Britain has had a facelift in 2014, and housing national art collections, take a boat directly to/from the Tate Modern.
Try out any of the plays and performances at all three theatres at the Royal National Theatre something is bound to suit you. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
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Национальный театр
Upper GroundTry out any of the plays and performances at all three theatres at the Royal National Theatre something is bound to suit you. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Still showing the classic Phantom of the Opera since 1986, if you have not seen it then it is a MUST! only a short 8 minute walk from the flat
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Театр Её Величества
HaymarketStill showing the classic Phantom of the Opera since 1986, if you have not seen it then it is a MUST! only a short 8 minute walk from the flat
Commonly known as Drury Lane, a Grade I listed building in Covent Garden. Worth going to see the facade even if you don't like plays.
http://www.officialtheatre.com/theatre-royal-drury-lane/
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Театральный королевский Друри-Лейн
Catherine StreetCommonly known as Drury Lane, a Grade I listed building in Covent Garden. Worth going to see the facade even if you don't like plays.
http://www.officialtheatre.com/theatre-royal-drury-lane/
Based in grade II listed building and literally one minutes walk away, mainly home to musicals.
http://www.apollo-theatre.co.uk/
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Театр Аполло
Shaftesbury AvenueBased in grade II listed building and literally one minutes walk away, mainly home to musicals.
http://www.apollo-theatre.co.uk/
Театр Гилгуда
Shaftesbury AvenueOn Rupert Street itself, check out what's on:
http://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/
World's leading exhibitions from painters to sculptors to be explored here , just can't be described in words another "must see" place.
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/
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Королевская академия искусств
PiccadillyWorld's leading exhibitions from painters to sculptors to be explored here , just can't be described in words another "must see" place.
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/
The engrossing Natural History Museum visit this with the Science Museum. A short train ride away from the flat you will need a day minimum for both the Museum's.
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Музей естественной истории
Cromwell RoadThe engrossing Natural History Museum visit this with the Science Museum. A short train ride away from the flat you will need a day minimum for both the Museum's.
Fascinating Museum with the most incredible permanent WWI interactive exhibition on the lower level floor. Also the Holocaust exhibition on the top floor is a powerful and respectful analysis.
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Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadFascinating Museum with the most incredible permanent WWI interactive exhibition on the lower level floor. Also the Holocaust exhibition on the top floor is a powerful and respectful analysis.
Great part of English history, try the great hall, then find your way out of the maze , the gardens and then go for stroll along the river.
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
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Хэмптон-Корт
Hampton Court WayGreat part of English history, try the great hall, then find your way out of the maze , the gardens and then go for stroll along the river.
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
O2 Academy Brixton is an internationally renowned, Grade II listed, award- winning concert venue hosting live music, club nights, comedy shows and more.
It is about 15 minutes away by train .
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O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdO2 Academy Brixton is an internationally renowned, Grade II listed, award- winning concert venue hosting live music, club nights, comedy shows and more.
It is about 15 minutes away by train .
Parks & Nature
There is just so much happening at Hyde Park all the time, summertime concerts, speakers corner. The best in my opinion is Winter Wonder Land starts 20th Nov end's 3rd Jan 2016.
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Гайд-парк
There is just so much happening at Hyde Park all the time, summertime concerts, speakers corner. The best in my opinion is Winter Wonder Land starts 20th Nov end's 3rd Jan 2016.
Regents Park, London Zoo, Great open parkland, Fantastic houses, Grand Union Canal, all around 15 minutes walk away
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Риджентс-парк
Regents Park, London Zoo, Great open parkland, Fantastic houses, Grand Union Canal, all around 15 minutes walk away
Essentials
Get all your groceries here open 6am to 11pm, only a 6 minute walk.
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Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello RdGet all your groceries here open 6am to 11pm, only a 6 minute walk.
Boots
127A Kensington High StBoots Pharmacy for your cosmetics and medication
This is the closest largest convenience store to the flat.
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Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello RdThis is the closest largest convenience store to the flat.