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Not just for fans of Pink Floyd.

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A pair of peregrine falcons are nesting in one of the distinctive white chimneys rising from the vast edifice of the revamped Battersea power station, unperturbed by the construction work.

Ten years and several prime ministers after developers first broke ground at a ceremony attended by David Cameron, Europe's biggest brick building is set to open to the public on 14 October, with 254 apartments, as well as restaurants, bars, offices and a glass elevator that takes passengers to an eyrie on top of the north-west chimney.

Immortalised on a Pink Floyd album cover that featured flying pigs, and on screen in The King's Speech and Ian McKellen's Richard III, the building is an enduring feature of the Thames skyline but until now its interior has been off limits to most visitors.

A free "festival of power" will celebrate its latest incarnation, bringing to an end a long period of speculation during which developers variously proposed turning the derelict site into a giant theme park or a stadium for Chelsea football club.

For half a century, the power station burnt coal to generate as much as a fifth of London's electricity, keeping the lights on in Buckingham Palace (codenamed Carnaby Street 2 in the control room) and the Houses of Parliament, before puffing its last plumes of smoke in 1983.

Now it is the centrepiece of a 42-acre site, nestled beside apartment blocks designed by the US architect Frank Gehry in his distinctive style with fragmented forms, and one large, bendy structure designed by Foster + Partners.

The project is owned by a consortium of Malaysian investorsled by SP Setia and Sime Darby Property, which bought the site in 2012 for £400m after its owner had gone into receivership. They embarked on a £9bn revamp, divided into eight phases. About 1,600 of the planned 4,000 homes have been built so far.

The vast, cavernous spaces of the two turbine halls are now filled with restaurants and shops including Ralph Lauren, Mulberry and Reiss, as well as Uniqlo, Mango, Superdry and Swatch. A floor above Levi's, the former control room B has been turned into a slick bar, which has the original stainless steel control panels and switch dials for managing the flow of electricity.

Apple will relocate more than 1,500 employees from offices around London to its new UK base inside the boiler house, across six floors. Its chief executive, Tim Cook, who had a private tour of the building last week, said: "Once a source of energy for much of London, the transformation this building has undergone honours London's past and celebrates its future. We're so glad to be a part of it."

IWG, which operates the office rental brands Regus and Spaces, will welcome tenants on flexible lets from next April in the art deco-inspired Engine Room, with river views. It expects "high demand" from hybrid workers.

Luxury apartments line both flanks of the main building, above the shops, and 90% have been sold. They start at £865,000 for a studio, while the 18 sky villas - three- and four-bed penthouses with private terraces arranged around a communal roof garden on top of the building - cost up to £7m. With only a handful of the villas taken so far, the marketing of these pricier homes is still at full pelt.

The man in charge of bringing in the buyers is Simon Murphy, the chief executive of the Battersea Power Station Development Company, which was set up by the Malaysian consortium. "The ones that are left to sell are the bigger units, which always sell at the end," he said. "In the past 18 months, we've sold over £600m of residential, largely to Brits."

The first residents moved in during May 2021, and the new Battersea Power Station tube stop, which sits on a spur of the Northern Line, opened in September last year.

When the site is complete, it is expected to house 25,000 people and attract 25 million to 30 million of visitors every year.

It is a big bet during a cost of living crisis. "We continue to be confident," said Murphy. "We're not blind to the fact that the world is in a difficult space at the moment and has been for a long time."

The Malaysian owners expect to receive £100m a year in commercial rent from the first three phases of the project.

When architects WilkinsonEyre embarked on the redesign a decade ago, the power station had been reduced to a shell, without a roof. There was grass growing on the ground in the middle. Sebastien Ricard, the project director, said: "We were stunned by the scale of the building and wanted to retain it. We didn't want to over-restore it."

While the four chimneys had to be replaced, with reinforced concrete replicas, many of the original features of the power station were retained - including the two control rooms, one with art deco flourishes and herringbone parquet floor, the other in more brutalist, 1950s style, as well as ceramic wall tiles, exposed steel girders, remnants of staircases and the former directors' entrance. Cranes have been incorporated into the design, with one holding a footbridge spanning Turbine Hall A.

Critics point out that there is little affordable housing, and none inside the power station. Aside from the luxury pads, the developer has built a block of 386 affordable homes, some distance from the power station on the other side of the main road. They make up less than a tenth of the total planned for the site. They range from studios to one- and two-bedroom flats, a mix of social rent and shared ownership, and are managed by Britain's biggest housing association, Peabody.

Not everyone is impressed. Keith Garner, an architect based in Battersea, said: "Forty years to create a shopping mall! Battersea power station should have taken its place alongside other great cultural institutions of London: British Museum, South Kensington museums, Tate Britain and Tate Modern.

"But to achieve that they would have needed a different business model, a more hybrid solution involving trust ownership that would have made it eligible for lottery funding alongside commercial tenants."

Instead, alongside the shops and offices, there will be a boxing gym, cinema and private members' club, and a glass elevator dubbed Lift 109 for the height of the chimney it serves. Passengers are meant to stay inside once it reaches the top, looking at the view for a few minutes, before descending again.

However, when reporters were given a sneak preview, the lift rose and then shot straight back down (twice). Something to do with the wind, apparently. The developers will want to fix that before the grand opening.

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A pair of peregrine falcons are nesting in one of the distinctive white chimneys rising from the vast edifice of the revamped Battersea power station, unperturbed by the construction work.

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London's Burning - Wie der Punk in London entstand (Film)

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The freshly fried fish, the bronzed chips, the pickled wallys and the mushy peas - fish and chips is the ultimate takeaway food

It's time to have an honest conversation about the London chippy. That London's fish and chip scene can't compete with those in the north of England, Scotland, or the coastal towns where salty chips and saline air provide an experience tethered to geography is obvious. But the scarcity of great fish and chip shops in the centre is also proof that no Londoner has ever found themselves there, thinking: "I'd love some fish and chips right now". Fish and chips is home food; it's food that feeds a community. Whole areas of London - Muswell Hill, Brockwell, Bromley - dine out on one good fish and chip shop that locals can proudly claim as their own.

The existence of great local fish and chips shops acknowledges a truth: The best way to consume fish and chips is ideally lounging horizontally, watching something bad on TV. For this, it is imperative that the chippy be within 5-10 minutes of home, within the radius of the one government-mandated walk per day. The pandemic has another unintended, wholly-positive side-effect: the lack of demand for fish and chips means that every single fillet of fish, every single golden chip, is being fried fresh to order. No more waiting on the counter going stale. No more having to eyeball the rack and work out if that haddock really did come out of the fryer two minutes ago.

So pile on all the condiments, chuck in some mushy peas, some pickled wallys, bread and butter, a battered saveloy. It may be childhood nostalgia, it may be the cholesterol, but this is one of the few meals left that still feels like a treat every time.

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Like most of London's pie and mash shops, The Fryer's Delight is one of those places that should be treasured for its cultural importance, against the secret wish that it were better than it actually is. To nip this in the bud: the fish and chips are alright. The batter on the fish always looks slightly like a fossilised rock, and if the chips weren't fried in beef dripping they would be middling. Even the tallow is questionable: is that a particularly beefy tang or just old oil? The experience is what it's all about here: the formica, the black and white tiles, the cod in bowler hat mascot, the fact that The Fryer's Delight is not a chippy, but a caff that happens to serve fish and chips. It's possible to get the works for about £7-8 sitting down, less if foregoing mushy peas, which would be a mistake: the mushy peas are an essential reminder that all brief joy can only be put into context next to the unremitting blandless of existence. Also, order the fried chicken. While the fish is merely decorative, the chicken is unexpectedly great - an unholy matrimony of beef and chicken fat, all puffed and crisped up like a confit. Order it and never go back to cod again.

A good fish and chip shop has to understand what fish and chips is about. There is no point trying to gussy it up. If trawling the absolute best fish and willing to pay for it, why chuck it in a deep fat fryer? No one wants ikejime battered haddock. Fladda in Camberwell gets this, but isn't shy to make improvements and alterations. Anonymous 'chip shop' sausages and pert, scarlet saveloys sit alongside battered sausages from The Butchery; homemade steak and ale pies alongside Pukka; whole fish fillets alongside a £5 fish bites and chips deal celebrating fish off-cuts that Josh Niland could be proud off. There is bread and butter. There is gravy. There is battered halloumi. Everything is expertly fried, with burnished, golden brown crunchy chips ... and... Are those scraps in the back? On hearing the words "anchovy mayo," it's even possible to forgive the mint in the mushy peas.

Walk into Marylebone's The Golden Hind and on the left there is a board documenting the effect immigration has had on fish and chips development: First three Italian owners, then two Greek, now in the hands of Antonakis Christou, who has been at the helm since 2002. The hand on the fryer is light here, with more filigree batter. This tactic works better on the fish than on the chips: the fish still retains its flavour and the batter follows the line of the fish exactly, hugging it like a crisp, tailored suit, whereas the chips never descend into decadence in the way the best examples do. In a nod to the Italian/Greek heritage, the must order item on the entire menu may actually be the deep-fried fritters of cheese, feta or mozzarella, salty and sinful, arriving as oozing Kubrickian monoliths.

An official ranking of how to eat fish and chips? Number one: on a sofa with oily hands; number two: on a wall somewhere within a five minute walk of the chip shop, trying to balance condiments, a paper cone of chips and an unwieldy fried fish in oily and possibly dirty hands. Somewhere at the bottom: in an actual restaurant, with a knife and fork. Masters will remain one of the few exceptions to this rule. Sitting down carries the same ritual of Mark Renton laying out all his utensils: little, cold prawns in their shells, sliced baguette, packs of butter, wallys, pickled onions, cup of tea, goblets of ketchup and tartare. All this before the fish and chips actually arrive, with thirty years of experience behind them: crunchy, tanned chips, fish covered in batter to eat just by itself. Ignore the mustard fried option. Masters really is that rare thing: a tourist trap that is actually good.

The other fish bar in London that fries in beef dripping, the fish and chips here in West Norwood is leagues better than the competition and somehow even cheaper, with the price of a daily cod and chips deal stretching the limits of credulity. Step in and the air is thick with the tang of beef tallow, a smell better than anything Diptyque has ever been able to conjure up and bottle in a candle. The owner, another Cypriot in London's chippy hall of fame, insists that dripping is the only thing worth frying chips in due to the high smoke point, and tasting them it's very difficult to argue with him. These are some of the best fish and chips in London. But even better than that, is the spam fritter fried in dripping - one of the most uncomplicated, blissful things available at any takeaway in the city.

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The freshly fried fish, the bronzed chips, the pickled wallys and the mushy peas - fish and chips is the ultimate takeaway food It's time to have an honest conversation about the London chippy.

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2. London Calling - London Songs 2:
deezer: https://deezer.page.link/EzGJrbzkCH4BMhZq7
spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yhAxtf
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In Soho:
https://soundsoftheuniverse.com/
For reggae, soul, funk and other grooves.
https://sisterray.co.uk/pages/about-us
https://www.fopp.com/stores/london/
Great for music and films, good special offers.
https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/events
Reckless Records in Soho: https://reckless.co.uk/

East End/Brick Lane:
One of the world's greatest and oldest independent labels. Their big flagship store in the East End (just off
Brick Lane) also features free instore gigs.

Brixton:
Lion Vibes on Brixton market for vintage reggae:
https://www.lionvibes.com/site.php

Notting Hill
Second hand: Music and Goods Exchange
https://mfeshops.com/pages/music-video-exchange

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jun/11/london-10-best-independent-record-shops-record-store-day

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he past 14 months have been brutal for all retailers, but independent record shops have had it tougher than most. Not only were shops closed for much of the past year but, since reopening, the lack of tourists and offices workers has kept footfall worryingly low.

Are their customers now resigned to shopping online? Has Discogs - the huge US record resale website - siphoned off those who used to love digging through crates of LPs and boxes of 45s? London favourites Rough Trade and Honest Jon's found their online orders booming, but many other shops were left stranded. Neither Camden Town's All Ages - London's last punk rock record shop - nor longstanding Black music vendor Maestro Records in Peckham has an online presence. With no clubs open, dance music shops like Soho's Phonica and Brixton's Container Records have found a void of sorts to fill.

All the aforementioned shops are still toughing it out. For now. Others weren't so lucky. If Music (Soho), Matters Of Vinyl Importance (Shoreditch) and Low Company (Hackney Wick) have all closed in the past year.

I started researching my book, London's Record Shops, before anyone had heard of Covid-19, when the vinyl revival ensured record shops were a place to congregate and source great music. Despite the crushing effect of the pandemic I still believe London is the world's foremost record shop city: a week spent drifting from shop to shop would not allow enough time to visit all of them. But it's tough out there - if you value independent traders then get out there and support your local record shop(s)!

Reckless Records, Soho

Opened in 1984, Reckless Records is the oldest record shop in Soho and one of only two now trading on Berwick Street (once Europe's foremost record shop haven). Reckless has always dealt in secondhand and continues to offer deep stock (largely LPs but plenty of 45s and CDs too). Fair prices and friendly staff ensure it is still much loved. I picked up LPs by The Fatback Band and Mose Allison last time I popped in and almost never leave empty-handed: from 50p 45s to LPs costing close to £100, Reckless always has gems.

Sounds Of The Universe, Soho

Home to the Soul Jazz record label, Sounds Of The Universe (Sotu) is run by Stuart Baker, a visionary vendor whose enthusiasm for music from Latin America, Jamaica, New Orleans and west Africa, plus jazz, dubstep, house, disco, funk, soul, early punk, proto-rap, country rock (and more) fuels his label's releases (and Soul Jazz's book publishing arm) and provides the shop with much of its stock (new upstairs, used downstairs - LPs, 45s, CDs, books). Maintaining a noble Soho tradition of a specialist record shop that largely celebrates music of African origin, Sotu is eclectic and expansive, an emporium whose stock feeds minds while keeping feet dancing.
7 Broadwick St W1, soundsoftheuniverse.com

Supertone Records, Brixton

Brixton's oldest record shop - opened in 1983 - is also one of the world's foremost reggae record traders. Owned by Wally Bryant, a convivial Jamaican national who has run sound systems since the 1960s, Supertone stands as a proud emblem of Brixton as the cultural heart of Black Britain. With its high counter, walls covered in records, community ambience and quiet pride, Supertone has changed little over the decades. While a reggae vinyl specialist it also stocks CDs and has "big people music" - Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Charley Pride, Ace Cannon et al - available alongside the ska, rocksteady, roots, dub and dancehall releases (from very new to ancient). Wally's a humble man but when I asked if any noted artists had ever visited Supertone he answered "All of them! Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Twinkle Brothers - Supertone known across the globe."
110 Acre Lane SW2, supertonerecords.co.uk

Rat Records, Camberwell

Maestro, Peckham

Sounds That Swing, Camden Town

Honest Jon's, Ladbroke Grove

Yo-Yo Records, Bethnal Green

Stranger Than Paradise Records, Mare Street Market, Hackney

Atlantis Records, Lower Clapton

Opening only three weeks before lockdown 1, Atlantis Records is a quirky shop selling LPs, 45s, 78s and cassettes. Originally Liam Casey's cafe, he teamed up with John Coxson (a musician formerly of Spring Heel Jack and Spiritualised) to open Atlantis - and yes, Liam still makes coffee while you dig. Coxson runs Treader Records, a label issuing esoteric music: in between lockdowns jazz saxophonist Evan Parker played in Atlantis' shop window to celebrate Treader's reissue of his 1978 LP Monoceros. Offering everything from Gujurati and Yoruba 78s through dubplates, Soviet X-ray bootlegs, Arthur Russell tapes to rare Link Wray LPs ... my head spins whenever I enter Atlantis. "We try to stock every kind of music," says Coxson. "We want this to be a record shop where people come and surprise themselves with what they might find. We're not selling our records on Discogs because what's the point of having a record shop if you are an online trader?" What indeed!
8 Clarence Rd E5, atlantisrecords.co.uk
London's Record Shops by Garth Cartwright and Quintina Valero is published by the History Press

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he past 14 months have been brutal for all retailers, but independent record shops have had it tougher than most. Not only were shops closed for much of the past year but, since reopening, the lack of tourists and offices workers has kept footfall worryingly low. Are their customers now resigned to shopping online?

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Street foods are the best decision for food aficionado who appreciate the open-air, lively setting providing affordable food. They’re all over the city. From brunch to lunchtime bites till nightlife, there’re many street food markets in London that you have to satisfy your taste buds! We’ve gathered the list of top street food hotspots ranging from food stalls to old and new eateries in the city to taste the remarkably best street food in London. It’s time to take your appetite on a grand experience.

Best Markets to Relish Street Food In London

Known for the wide assortment of foods availability that too instantly, London is foodies’ blessing from heaven. The following are 11 of our most loved and must-try locations to relish street food in the city. Bon Appetit!

1. Boxpark Shoreditch

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Shoreditch can be somewhat of a rowdy spot on the weekend time, however, this shipping container styled complex by the Overground Station is an absolute must for every visitor. Pack into one of the minuscule units to taste foods like Greek skewers, vegan junk food, and pearl teas. This place has something for everyone!

Timing: 11 AM – 11 PM

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2. Dalston Food Market

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This is one street food market that’s progressively picking up footing as it feeds every age group i.e. from kids to oldies, everyone will be satisfied here. It also has a live entertainment facility offering you a chance to have a little family picnic. This is ideal for one of those people who simply need to drench themselves in a touch of the laidback lifestyle of London.

Timing: Monday to Thursday – 9.30 AM – 5 PM
Friday & Saturday – 9 AM – 6 PM

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3. Laffa

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There are several locations serving Middle Eastern cuisines in London, though this is the only stall dedicated to the wrapped food that’s quite evident from the name itself. Laffa serves authentically flavored meats, sauces, and salads, cooking with fragrant bunches of pleasure. Also, try their stuffed pittas and hummus bowls.

Timing: 5 PM – 10:30 PM

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4. Borough Market

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Borough Market originally called Southwark is undoubtedly the most popular of all the street food markets in London and all for good reason! It first opened in 1014, yes you read right a 1000 years old food market!! Borough Market still remains in its original place i.e. south of London Bridge. Reach an empty stomach as there is so must to soothe your appetite, as well as, most of the food stalls here offer samples.

Timing: 8 AM – 5 PM

5. Maltby Street Market

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This small but forever packed weekend market is another great stop for eating delectable street food in London. There are a few truly superb foods startups and renowned eateries. Grab excellent sub sandwiches from Sub Cult and earnestly reasonable steak from The Beefsteaks, or satisfy your sweet tooth with famous waffle-meets-doughnut at Dhan Waffle. So, much to resist!

Timing: 10 AM – 5 PM

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6. KERB King’s Cross

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The main branch of a constantly shifting big daddy of street-food, Kerb is plunged at Granary Square for lunchtimes on a late weekday featuring up to nine traders daily. Packed with the longstanding ‘KERBanists’ and newbies from the ‘inKERBators’, these might comprise the city’s best stalls such as Anna Mae’s, Burger & Beyond, and the Kimchinary, and it’s just a tip of the iceberg. They appear to be on the right track of feeding every hungry soul with their finger-licking scrumptious street food.

Timing: 12 PM – 2 PM

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7. Market Hall Fulham

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Market Hall Fulham is a brand-new eating hub and also one of our favorite new places to seize a table for lunch. This marvelous market hall has no better replacement. It caters whole day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – with the incredible food choices in nine various kitchens to hog on. Just like name suggests, this place is indeed a hall with spacious seating arrangements similar to that of a cafe or mess. The high roofing and huge lighting lamps hanging down create an all together different affect after dark.

Timing: 8 AM – 11 PM

8. Street Food Union

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The name says it all. Those on street food hunt in Soho are spoilt for choice here. It’s especially to have brunch or lunch. But the food menu is vast, ranging from Venezuelan snack leaders to Don Arepa and sandwich points in the form of American subs from Slingin’ Po Boys as well as lighter bites provided at the Salad Mafia. This location is a treasure box for foodies. Vegans can also kick their luck here, as every Saturday the location totally serves animal product free meals at the newly opened Soho Vegan Market.

Timing: 11:30 AM–3 PM

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9. Brockley Market

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A Saturday morning staple in south London around SE4 locals mill, stocking up on farm product while gulping down artisanal coffee, along with the sumptuous street food. It’s a stylish and trending hotspot of Londoners. Queues can be long with limited seating yet the food that will be served to you, at last, will make the wait worth. This open air place with so many stalls selling delicious food and more will make your day!

Timing: Saturday, 10am-2pm

10. Southbank Centre Market

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This street food market could be categorized as a somewhat extravagant street food location in London. However, this is what makes it one of the unique places. An entire stall for fine bruschetta, Greek souvlaki, Shrimpy’s shrimp burgers and a lot more, your whole day would go around in tasting. This open-air market opens up just on weekends. With sloped-roofs lined with lights, this place looks absolutely magical at night and during festivals.

Timing: 11 AM – 9 PM

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11. Urban Food Fest

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This is held weekly in a car park off at Shoreditch High Street, with a changing variety of 15 food trucks. You can relish especial meals like the Portuguese custard tarts, Greek gyros, Lebanese lamb kofta wraps, chicken waffles, and an entire range of new vendors. It also features vegan street food choices. Your happiness will soar when you find yourself amidst so much variety of food.

Timing: Saturdays, 12 PM – 12 AM

12. Makatcha

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This popular street food restaurant at Camden Town is famous for lip-smacking Indonesian dishes especially the rendang. Not just the beef or chicken but they also have a great variety for vegan lovers. Apart from Indonesian they also have Malaysian dishes to serve and amaze you with their Asian flavors.

Timing: 11AM – 5 PM

Further Read: 10 Best Indian Restaurants In London That Will Awaken The Gastronome In You!

London’s vibrant and extravagant food markets are like a treasure hunt for foodaholics with innumerable stalls regularly producing fresh, mouth-watering courses that are full of flavors not simply from London but from throughout the world. So, plan a trip to London and enjoy some of their traditional, fast and experimental foods.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Street Food In London

What is the most popular street food in the UK?

If you are looking for some great street food stalls in the UK, then you must not miss out on Blue Caribou, Manchester for Québécois street-food, The Little Taquero, Bristol to try mouth watering Mexican street-food Cuban sandwich factory, Northern Ireland for the delightful Cuban street-food, Cheese Toastie, and southern England for delicious British street-food.

Which food is famous in London?

If you are planning a trip to London, don’t forget to try out the fish and chips, Ploughman’s Lunch, Bangers and mash, Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Shepherd’s Pie, Ploughman’s Lunch, Cottage Pie etc.

What is the best market in London?

Well, if you are planning a trip to London then these are the markets that you must not miss out on Brick Lane Market, Broadway Market, Alfies Antiques Market, Maltby Street Market, Old Spitalfields Market, Southbank Centre Market, Portobello Road Market, and Covent Garden Market.

What is the best food to eat in London?

While you are in London, don’t forget to try out the lip smacking Bangers and Mash, Cockles, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Afternoon Tea, and Eton Mess. We are sure that these things would already have a place in the foodie’s bucket list while visiting the glorious London.

What is London famous for shopping?

London is really famous for the fabric from Liberty of London. Visit Regent Street, which is the most famous place in London for shopping. Shop from the high-end department stores to the tasteful individual boutiques. This place is famous for homeware, fashion and beauty.

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These 12 Street Food Places In London Serve The Best Flavours

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Enjoy the best of London's culture completely free; from the many world-class free exhibitions London has to offer, to stunning art galleries and historic houses. Entry to the permanent collections of these museums and galleries is free; while charges may apply for special exhibitions.

With so many free attractions in London to explore, including many of the city’s wonderful museums and galleries, it’s no surprise London is one of the world’s capitals of culture!

Find plenty of ideas below, ranked in no particular order.

1. British Museum

Wander the galleries of the British Museum. Credits: Jonathan Reid/visitlondon.com.

Retrace the history of humankind through the British Museum’s amazing collection of artefacts from all over the world. Access to the permanent collection – including highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures – is free.

2. National Gallery

Discover more than 2,000 paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century at the National Gallery. See works by western European masters of painting such as Da Vinci, Botticelli, Caravaggio and Van Gogh.

3. Museum of London

Museum of London is full of interesting artefacts. Credits: Richard Stroud.

The history of the city is at your feet at the Museum of London. Enjoy the interactive displays and follow the evolution of London from prehistoric times, through the Middle Ages and the Victorian era, up to the present day.

4. Royal Academy of Arts

World-class art institution Royal Academy of Arts introduced free displays for the first time in 2018, taking in works from its varied archives. Spot paintings by Michelangelo, Constable and Gainsborough, study Greek and Roman statues, and gaze at exquisite sculptures.

5. Natural History Museum

Visit the Natural History Museum which is full of natural wonders. Credits: visitlondon.com/Jon Reid.

Wander through the spectacular halls of the Natural History Museum, as you discover fascinating exhibits from the natural world. Marvel at dinosaur skeletons or gawp at Hope, a giant blue whale skeleton.

6. Science Museum

Experience the wonders of science first-hand with the Science Museum’s interactive displays. Showcasing more than 15,000 objects, the permanent collection includes must-see exhibits such as Amy Johnson's Gipsy Moth plane.

7. IWM London

Lose yourself among the exhibits of the Imperial War Museum. Credits: Markus Leo/Unsplash.

Discover the troubled history of modern war at the Imperial War Museum. Interesting displays guide you through the stories of modern conflicts, from the First World War to the present day.

8. National Maritime Museum

Discover all things maritime at the National Maritime Museum. Credits: visitlondon.com.

Set in historic Maritime Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum showcases Britain’s naval history, from sea battles to exploratory expeditions. See ancient maps and ship models, and don’t miss the iconic uniform Nelson wore the day of the Battle of Trafalgar.

9. Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum hosts one of the greatest collections of art and design objects in the world (more than 2.3 million items, to be precise). Discover its beautiful galleries and retrace the history of creativity through fashion, furniture, sculpture, photography, jewellery and more.

10. Tate Modern

Tate Modern features world-class modern art. Credits: visitlondon.com/Jon Reid.

See how a power station has been transformed into London’s centre for modern and contemporary art at Tate Modern. Find world-class paintings, photographs and performance art, embrace the stunning view of the river from the gallery’s cafe, and explore the famous Turbine Hall, which has hosted large-scale installations.

11. Tate Britain

Find some of the best of British art from 1500 to today at Tate Britain, including the world’s largest collection of works by JMW Turner. Follow the Walk Through British Art rooms and see stunning paintings by Gainsborough, Whistler and Bacon.

12. Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre

Guildhall Art Gallery is home to famous masterpieces. Shutterstock/Guildhall Art Gallery.

Did you know London has a Roman amphitheatre? Be wowed by this ancient relic, which was found by archaeologists working on the site of the Guildhall Art Gallery in 1988. Entry to both the gallery and the amphitheatre is free.

13. Wellcome Collection

Discover what it means to be human through the Wellcome Collection’s jam-packed displays of science, medicine, life and art objects. Become immersed in a host of Insta-worthy and quirky exhibits, including those that play on the senses.

14. Queen's House

Tulip Stairs at the Queen's House. Credits: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

Step inside Inigo Jones' elegant masterpiece, Queen's House, and you'll discover rare works of Greenwich from Canaletto, Lowry and Turner, plus the unique Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Don't miss the stunning Tulip Stairs for that Insta-perfect shot.

15. Sir John Soane's Museum

Explore Sir John Soane's Museum, the former home to the architect of the Bank of England. His historic house contains a wide collection of paintings, architectural drawings and antiquities, plus the original sarcophagus of Seti I.

16. Horniman Museum and Gardens

Find all sorts of curiosities at The Horniman Museum. Credits: London & Partners.

Head to the quirky Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill to encounter an eclectic collection of musical instruments, anthropology and natural history. Here, you'll find a gigantic overstuffed taxidermy walrus and a rather ugly merman, two of the weirdest things to see in London.

17. London Mithraeum

Delve into the ancient Roman Temple of Mithrus, which was originally built in AD 240 but only rediscovered in 1954 after centuries under the City of London's streets. Trace the story of the London Mithraeum through artefacts found during excavations and interactive displays.

18. British Library

Explore history at the British Library. Credits: Sam Lane.

Delve into some of the world’s most important literary treasures at the British Library, the UK's national library. Marvel at the historic manuscripts, discover a rare example of Magna Carta and take a look at Shakespeare’s First Folio.

19. National Army Museum

Find out about Britain's army at the National Army Museum. Relive the history of the armed forces, from the British Civil Wars to the modern day, through thousands of inspiring objects in five galleries.

20. Royal Air Force Museum

There's so much to explore at the Royal Air Force Museum. Credits: Royal Air Force Museum.

Retrace the history of aviation at this fascinating London museum. With a huge amount of aircraft memorabilia under one roof, the Royal Air Force Museum gives a spectacular account of man's desire to take flight and the scientific advances to make it real.

21. The Wallace Collection

Be amazed by The Wallace Collection's precious collection of 18th-century French paintings, together with works by Titian, Canaletto and Rembrandt. The superb building, situated just off Oxford Street, is a treasure in itself.

22. Museum of London Docklands

Take the kids to the Museum of London Docklands. Credits: Museum of London Docklands.

Learn all about London’s history as a port with the Museum of London Docklands’ exhibits. The interactive displays recreate life at the height of London’s 19-century naval supremacy.

23. Young V&A

Visiting the Young V&A is like being a kid again, for one day. Discover a wide collection of childhood objects from the 1600s to the present day: toys, games, dolls and more. Closed for refurbishment until 2022

24. Bank of England Museum

Money, money, money... Learn about the history of British currency at the Bank of England Museum, which is open Mondays to Fridays. Pick up a gold bar, delve back in time at the Stock Office and discover how banknotes have evolved over time.

25. Whitechapel Gallery

Head to the Whitechapel Gallery for cutting-edge contemporary art by emerging and renowned artists. In addition to the exciting programme of exhibitions, the gallery hosts talks, events and workshops.

26. Serpentine Galleries

See pioneering exhibitions at the Serpentine Galleries. Credits: The Blowup On Unsplash.

In the middle of Hyde Park, the Serpentine Galleries (Serpentine Gallery and Serpentine Sackler Gallery) are two exhibition spaces devoted to displaying international contemporary art. Every summer, a new Serpentine Pavilion is set up in the Serpentine Gallery’s garden, showcasing the talent of a specific artist or architect.

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As well as being a prime location for headline tours, London is a springboard for up-and-coming talent and a place where musical sub-cultures thrive.

Thousands of music shows are played each year in London's many unique venues, and affordable performances are easy to come by when you know where to look.

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As well as being a prime location for headline tours, London is a springboard for up-and-coming talent and a place where musical sub-cultures thrive. Thousands of music shows are played each year in London's many unique venues, and affordable performances are easy to come by when you know where to look.

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Connecting through food

At Borough Market, we don't just sell good food and drink, we celebrate it. We enjoy how it tastes and the way it makes us feel, but we also appreciate its ability to connect us to the people who produced it and the places it was made.

If all you come with is an appetite, you'll be able to sate it in a thousand ways. But if you care about what you eat and where it comes from, our traders can feed your curiosity too. Here, in this historic setting, you'll find an incredible range of food from all over Britain and the rest of the world - and every item has a story to tell.

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The official website for The Monument, one of the City's most-loved attractions, which offers panoramic views over London.

The 202ft column, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke, was built to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666 and stands on the piazza between Fish Street Hill and Monument Street.
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The official website for The Monument, one of the City's most-loved attractions, which offers panoramic views over London. The 202ft column, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke, was built to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666 and stands on the piazza between Fish Street Hill and Monument Street.

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As the lights of London’s West End prepare to dazzle theatregoers once more, you can discover our walking tour of London’s Theatreland, exploring classic venues and brand new productions. Whether you want to ramble through the bustling West End, visit world-famous theatres or even grab a ticket to the new production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, this walking route offers an unforgettable taste of London’s world-renowned theatre district.

Discover Britain's theatre capital

Length: 3 miles

Apollo Theatre, Victoria – Wicked

Starting at Victoria Station, you can see the glittering entrance to the musical Wicked. The ninth longest-running musical in London’s history, the show reveals the secret story of the Witches of Oz through dazzling costumes and rousing show tunes and dance. Once you’ve got a taste of the magic, you can spy some royal hotspots as you walk onwards to Buckingham Palace, through St James’s Park and on to The Mall. Other historic stop-offs along this route include the Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square and the Savoy Theatre, which is currently showing Pretty Woman: The Musical.

Returning on 15 September 2021, Tickets for Wicked are available from £19.50.

Tickets to Pretty Woman: The Musical are available from £15, booking until December 2021

Her Majesty’s Theatre – The Phantom of the Opera

Next stop is Her Majesty’s Theatre and another West End classic, The Phantom of the Opera. Located a stone’s throw from the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, Her Majesty’s Theatre opened in 1897 and has staged hit shows including West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. A haunting love story with music by West End legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Phantom of the Opera was first performed here in 1986 and remains a firm favourite with theatre lovers today.

Open now. Tickets to The Phantom of the Opera cost from £22.50.

Lyceum Theatre – Lion King

After snapping the obligatory London selfies at Piccadilly Circus, ou can walk on to the Lyceum Theatre, home to the epic production of Disney’s The Lion King. The show has been wowing audiences in Covent Garden since 1999, although the theatre has a much longer history. Dating back to 1765, the theatre was rebuilt in in the mid-1830s and was once part-managed by Bram Stoker, who is rumoured to have written Dracula in the theatre’s hallowed halls.

Open now, tickets from £20.

Novello Theatre - Mamma Mia!

Just down the road in Aldwych, the Novello Theatre’s beloved Mamma Mia! has also been enamouring audiences since 1999, with a whopping 7,000 performances seen by more than eight million people. Built in 1905, this theatre was renamed in 2005 to honour the Welsh composer and actor Ivor Novello, who lived in the flat above the theatre from 1913 to 1951.

Open now. You can book tickets to Mamma Mia! from £17.50.

Drury Lane Theatre - Frozen

Next, swing by the newly-restored Royal Drury Lane Theatre, London’s oldest theatre, for a delicious bite to eat or a behind-the-scenes tour. Reopening in 2021 following a two-year long, £60 million restoration, the theatre has been restored to its 19th-century glory. Highlights include a stylish cocktail bar, Regency-inspired afternoon tea served in the Grand Saloon, and all-day dining at The Garden.

Open now. Tickets for Frozen cost from £20

Fortune Theatre - Woman in Black

Also in the heart of Covent Garden is Fortune Theatre, where the Woman in Black has been thrilling audiences since 1989. As the West End’s second-longest running non-musical play, this heart-pounding ghost story promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seat. While you’re here, you can explore the historic streets of Covent Garden, which are peppered with high-end shops and restaurants, as well as the London Film Museum, which is home to the world’s largest collection of Bond vehicles.

Open now, booking until 2 April 2020. Tickets for the Woman in Black start from £21.50

St Martin’s Theatre – The Mousetrap

Afterwards, ramble through London’s streets to St Martin’s Theatre and the world’s longest-running play, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Celebrating 70 years of murder mystery in 2022, this is a London institution. Here, you can also tick Leicester Square off your bucket list and see the famous London Coliseum, the West End’s largest theatre. If you’re an art fan, you can add the nearby National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery to your itinerary, too.

Open now. Tickets for The Mousetrap start from £19.52

Sondheim Theatre – Les Misérables

Next along the route is London’s most established musical, Les Misérables, set to re-open on 25 September 2021. Once destroyed in the Blitz, the Sondheim Theatre was refurbished for a second time in 2020, giving an improved audience experience and restored the building to its pre-war glory.  As well as the lavish décor, you can also look forward to spying the private boxes, named in honour of Dame Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.

Returning 25 September 2021. You can book tickets to see Les Misérables from £25

Piccadilly Theatre – Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Last stop is one of the West End’s newest additions, Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Opening in autumn 2021, the show is inspired by Baz Lurhmann’s hit film and promises opulent stage design, heart-wrenching songs and outstanding choreography, all housed within one of London’s largest theatres.

Opening 12 November 2021, tickets from £25

If you’re searching for a quirky way to experience London’s West End on foot, check out Silent Tour’s West End Musical Tour, a silent disco tour of the capital’s theatre hotspots.

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Enjoy a taste of the far east by exploring London's Chinatown. This bustling neighbourhood is home to a large East Asian community, who gather together for events and activities throughout the year, in particular during London's Chinese New Year celebrations.

What's London Chinatown's history?

Once home to Huguenot and Maltese immigrants, the area of Chinatown as we know it today started to form in the 1950s, when a handful of Chinese restaurants opened. With other businesses and services moving in, by the 1960s and 1970s the neighbourhood had become a hub for Chinese culture.

The original London Chinatown was in Limehouse, in London's East End. Chinese employees of the East India Company settled at the docks in the late 19th century and helped to create a Chinese community. However, a decline in shipping and large-scale destruction of the area during the Second World War saw this quarter dwindle by the mid-20th century.

Where is Chinatown in London?

Geographically, Chinatown is bound by Shaftesbury Avenue to the north, Rupert Street to the west, Charing Cross Road to the east and Leicester Square to the south. The main focal point is Gerrard Street, which runs through its centre. Chinatown is part of London's West End.

How to get to Chinatown

London's Chinatown is close to key attractions such as Leicester Square, Theatreland and Soho. Its central location makes it an easy place to get to by public transport.

The nearest Underground stations to Chinatown are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, which are connected to the Piccadilly, Northern and Bakerloo Tube lines.

Numerous bus routes link Chinatown to other areas of London and taxis are readily available in the area.

If you are travelling to Chinatown for the annual Chinese New Year celebrations, check out the key travel information for the main events.

How to get around Chinatown

It is easy to get around Chinatown on foot, as it is a relatively small area and some streets are pedestrianised.

Bus routes skirt the area's boundaries but do not travel through Chinatown, and access for taxis and cars is limited to certain streets.

What to see in London Chinatown

Chinatown boasts buildings and streets decorated with Chinese symbols such as dragons and lanterns. Keep an eye out for street signs, which are written in English and Chinese.

Find stone lions, contemporary art sculptures and Chinese gates as you explore the area, and don't miss Chinatown's fourth gate on Wardour Street. Completed in 2016 and built in traditional Qing dynasty style, it is the largest Chinese gate in the country. All these impressive decorations make perfect photo opportunities and give an insight into Chinese culture and religion, particularly during seasonal celebrations.

What's on in Chinatown London: events

Every year, Chinatown plays host to the capital's colourful Chinese New Year celebrations between mid-January and February - the dates vary from year to year according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

In 2022, Chinese New Year falls on 1 February, with the Chinese New Year London festivities taking place around that date.

Events include a spectacular parade with floats and lion dances, live performances in Trafalgar Square, and entertainment across the West End and around Chinatown, as well as pop-up food and craft stalls.

The area is also adorned with hundreds of red lanterns during Chinese New Year, making for the perfect photo opportunity.

Check out our top tips for celebrating Chinese New Year in London.

There are also plenty of other events in Chinatown throughout the year, including the following highlights:

Watch singers compete for a place in the final of the Water Cube Cup Singing Contest that is held in China in August.

Pay tribute to the elder generations in the summer months at the Poon Choi Festival and feast on food served in a giant basin.

Sample delicious mooncakes and watch stunning performances at Moon Fest, a week-long celebration in thanks of the harvest during mid-autumn.

Things to do in Chinatown London: shopping

Chinatown is home to some wonderful, authentic Chinese food shops and bakeries, as well as shops selling Asian cosmetics and Chinese-inspired trinkets and gifts.

Browse the shelves at New Loon Moon, Lucky Foods and SeeWoo supermarkets for unique and exotic ingredients such as spices and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Shop for fluffy pineapple buns and custard tarts at Golden Gate Cake Shop and Kowloon bakery - perfect any time of the day! Watch mini taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles filled with custard) being made at Chinatown Bakery, or try them stuffed with soft-serve matcha ice cream at Bake.

Asian cosmetics and skincare are becoming increasingly popular - check out the contemporary ranges available at P2Bus and Oseyo (which also sells K-pop merchandise, food and stationery).

You can also explore shops selling lanterns, Chinese clothing and knick-knacks such as maneki-neko (beckoning cats).

Where to eat: Chinatown restaurants and bars

There is a wealth of restaurants in Chinatown, many of which serve regional Chinese fare. But you'll also find other cuisines including Korean, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Taiwanese and Japanese, alongside European eateries and pizza places.

For a real taste of Chinatown, eat at one of the top London Chinese restaurants. If you enjoy Cantonese cuisine and dim sum, Chinatown will spoil you for choice with restaurants ranging from spicy Szechuan specialities to Chinese buffet restaurants.

Among the best restaurants in Chinatown are:

Find more of the best restaurants in Chinatown and delicious dishes in the area.

If you're craving a cocktail, try the Experimental Cocktail Club, a speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unassuming door on Gerrard Street. For more beautifully crafted drinks, head to the seductive Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Parlour, enjoy the atmospheric surrounds of The Light Lounge, or experience the classy clandestine vibes of The Mulwray, hidden above The Blue Posts.

Enjoy the lively atmosphere at De Hems on Macclesfield Street with its choice of Dutch and Belgian beers, and dance the night away on the corner of Lisle Street at popular gay bar Ku Bar.

Where to stay in Chinatown London

There is a limited choice of accommodation in Chinatown, but there are many hotels near Chinatown in areas such as Leicester Square, Soho and Covent Garden.

Hotels in and around Chinatown include:

Find more hotels near Chinatown.

More about Chinatown

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When you think of visiting the East End of London you might think of cockney wideboys like Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses, the notorious Kray Brothers and of course EastEnders. While those things are associated with the area, you're more likely to find the East End of London to be an up and coming area - a melting pot of cultures and rather an artsy one at that.

Visiting the East End of London

Home to many a famous artist, including the world renowned graffiti artist Banksy, you're as likely to see his famous works of art gracing the walls of local buildings as you are to hear the famous cockney accent, especially if you just so happen to stumble across the barrow boys in one of the local markets. East London's hidden gems are plentiful, so why not explore a few?

Brick Lane and Whitechapel

Fans of curry will love Brick Lane. It's reputedly the best place to get a curry in the whole of London and you'll find everyone from locals to posh city workers practically queuing to get into their favourite curry house. Originally an old Jewish district, but now largely inhabited by the Bangladeshi and Indian community, you'll find synagogues in the back streets, bilingual road signs, several famous markets and an annual festival.
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Brick Lane forms part of the Whitechapel area, famous for one of its most infamous and gruesome inhabitants, Jack the Ripper. The serial killer, who preyed on prostitutes in the dark cobbled alleyways of Whitechapel, is notorious worldwide. Today you can join tours of the area and see where this elusive killer brutally murdered his victims. A haunting area of London, in more ways than one.

Visiting the East End of London
The Docklands

Famous for its huge high rise buildings, like Canary Wharf, along with the London Docks that were previously located on the site, and now home to expensive and exclusive office and housing developments, The Docklands are an interesting and often lively place to visit. There are great views to Greenwich from The Isle of Dogs - you can even walk underneath the River Thames here and venture into Greenwich itself, taking in the Cutty Sark, The Queen's House and Greenwich Park as you go.

The Canary Wharf complex has numerous bars and restaurants catering not only to the after work clientèle but visitors to the area too, and if you just so happen to take a wander along the banks of the Thames, you'll find plenty of riverside pubs to relax in.

Visiting the East End of London - why it is so special

The East End is home to many an attraction. You can channel Del Boy and visit the many markets in the area, including the more famous Petticoat Lane, Spitalfields and Brick Lane markets, dine in Gaucho's at Canary Wharf with the city set and visit the city farm in The Docklands.

Maybe even have a drink in The Blind Beggar Pub, one of the best known pubs in the whole of London, thanks to its association with The Krays, after Ronnie Kray shot George Cornell in there in 1966.

Whatever you do in East London, you're sure to find it a welcoming, larger than life area of London that's steeped in history, even if it is a slightly murky one.

Visiting the East End of London is simply magic and trip you do not want to miss - ley me know if you go and do drop me a comment telling me what you thought of your visit.
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With strong ties to the Caribbean, vibrant Brixton is the birthplace of David Bowie, a buzzing nightlife hub and a foodie destination packed with markets and innovative restaurants. Try out global cuisine at Pop Brixton, Brixton Village and Market Row, see live gigs at the O2 Academy Brixton, or catch a film at historic cinema the Ritzy. What's more, it's just 10 minutes from central London!

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The neighbourhood of Notting Hill today is a vibrant, exuberant and colourful reflection of its heady, diverse, rich and multi-cultural past. An eclectic mix of people, places and attitudes give this affluent and fashionable area a unique vibe, combining both the bohemian and the traditional. International financial traders rub shoulders with artists, musicians and writers in the many coffee shops, bars, and restaurants or behind handsome stucco-fronted pillar-porched houses, pretty mews dwellings and of course, regular flats. Nowhere is this spirit better exemplified than with the annual Notting Hill Carnival in August or every weekend down the Portobello Road, included in this list of top ten things to do in Notting Hill.

1. Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill

World famous market and pulsating heart of Notting Hill, primarily known for its antiques and vintage and second-hand clothes stores although nowadays becoming better known for as a foodie destination. Some pretty hip, independent clothing stores still to be found, including the incredible 'One of a Kind' at #259 with vintage dresses that are worn by A-list celebrities to major events; you don't need to be a celebrity, but you will need to book if you want to enter. Best days to visit the market are Friday and Saturday and the closest tube is Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove or Westbourne Park.

2. Acklam Village in Notting Hill

Just off Portobello Road at the corner with Cambridge Gardens is an area crammed full of the most incredible food stalls, covering every cuisine from Afghan to Zambian. Aim for the cool ska/reggae/jazz sounds and then follow your nose to epicurean overload. Enter the village area and look out for the very unique Bay 58 bar and often with live music playing there too. Also look out for an original Banksy mural 'Graffiti Painter' just against at the corner of Cambridge Gardens and Portobello. It is very likely to be hidden behind food stalls at the weekend but with a bit of perseverance, you should find it.

3. Golborne Road Market in Notting Hill

Whilst Portobello Road is the most famous, for my money Golborne Road market is where it's at and the locals describe it as how Portobello used to be. Some incredible stores, selling truly unique merchandise, for example, Universal Providers at #86 and Les Couilles de Chien at #65. A very strong Moroccan and Portuguese influence here and if you really want to hang out with the locals, I suggest a 'coffee in a glass' from Café O'Porto. Interesting Scandinavian coffee shops compete with bric-a-brac stalls on the streets. Look out for the 2 resident seagulls that have become a feature of the area.

4. Hillgate Village in Notting Hill

A small hidden enclave of Notting Hill located immediately behind the Coronet Cinema on Notting Hill Gate itself and containing streets of colourfully painted terraced houses. Now regarded as exclusive and chic but when they were completed back in the mid-1800s, they formed part of the poorest of slums with up to 32 people living in each house. At one end is a rather unprepossessing car park which is transformed on a Saturday morning to one of the finest Farmers Market with top quality locally sourced produce. Whilst you are there, check out the Geales Restaurant, a Notting Hill institution serving fish and chips for over 70 years.

5. Holland Park in Notting Hill

Bordering the edge of Notting Hill, this is one of the nicest parks in the capital. Wander through an idyllic semi-wild woodland, sample the serenity of the Kyoto garden with a lake full of beautiful Koi Carp and peacocks strutting their stuff or take in the formal gardens of Holland House, bombed in the War and which provides a wonderful backdrop to Opera staged throughout the summer. There are two well-equipped children's playgrounds designed to cater for different age groups. There are great cafés and some wonderful sculpture too; look out for the 'Walking Man' who seems a rather pensive and thoughtful character.

6. Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in Notting Hill

Over 12,000 original items are brought together in this informative and entertaining visual feast in which objects and brands are invitingly displayed in a 'Time Tunnel' that brings the visitor on a journey from Victorian times through to the present day. Partly nostalgic and partly eye-opening - toy soldiers made of lead and Victorian play kitchens with cookers using methylated spirits come to mind - a great way to spend an hour or so. Don't forget to make time for a coffee in the beautiful garden around the back.

7. Filming locations in Notting Hill

A huge variety of films have used the streets and venues of the area of for their locations. From the famous 'Blue Door' in the eponymous film Notting Hill, to St Luke's Mews used for the scene with cue cards in Love Actually. More recently the Paddington films feature too, as well as older titles as varied as Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Performance with Mick Jagger. But did you know that the villain of the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger was named after the architect Ernő Goldfinger who created one of our famous landmarks, the Trellick Tower?

8. Bay Sixty 6 Skate Park in Notting Hill

One of London premier skateboarding parks which occupies a huge space under the Westway, the overhead section of the A40 motorway that cuts through the northern part of Notting Hill. An institution amongst the skateboarding fraternity, it consists of 3 main sections that provide something for everyone - there's a bowl, park/street area and beginners section for those still learning. BMX access is restricted for safety reasons but there are exclusive sessions at regular times during the week.

9. Pottery Lane in Notting Hill

A beehive kiln just north of Pottery Lane gives a reminder of the history of this area. Hard to believe nowadays that it was one of the worst slums in London, known both as 'Cut Throat Lane' and as the 'Piggeries and Potteries' because of the pig-keepers who had been forced to move here as London expanded and because the soil at the time was almost entirely composed of stiff clay used for making bricks. With no sanitation and a life expectancy of 11 years and 7 months, it was a described by Charles Dickens as 'a plague spot scarcely equalled for its insalubrity by any other in London'. The kiln itself has now been converted into a 3-bedroom house.

10. Notting Hill Carnival

Without a doubt, Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street party and a fantastic, joyful celebration of Black British culture. Over a million people descend on the streets of the Notting Hill over two days in late August and if you are lucky enough for your visit to coincide with this, expect to see a dazzling display of eye-catching, brilliant costumes against a backdrop of some of the greatest tunes as well as a plethora of sound systems and food stalls. The whole event kicks off with Panorama, the steel band competition that takes place the Saturday before Carnival begins at Emslie Horniman Pleasance Park. This is Carnival at its purest and a great event for all the family to enjoy, away from the crowds. Alternatively, the practice sessions on All Saints Road the Thursday and Friday evening before are unforgettable too.

Blue Badge Tourist Guides really are the best way to get more from your Notting Hill tour because we live and breathe the venues, places and spaces we bring you. We look forward to meeting you and showing you the best that Notting Hill has to offer.

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In London kann man jede Menge unternehmen, auch wenn man nur ein begrenztes Budget zur Verfügung hat.

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19. Erholen Sie sich in den Grünanlagen des Wimbledon Common mit seinen Teichen, einem Naturlehrpfad und einer Windmühle.
20. Beobachten Sie die frei lebenden Hirsche im idyllischen Richmond Park.
21. Finden Sie die Nullmeridianlinie in der Park Vista, der Straße am Greenwich Park.
22. Erleben Sie die traumhafte Natur im Bushy Park mit seinen über 300 freilaufenden Hirschen.
23. Verbrennen Sie ein paar Kalorien beim Joggen im 142 Hektar großen Hyde Park.
24. Suchen Sie nach der Peter-Pan-Statue in den Kensington Gardens.
25. Schauen Sie zu bei der Fütterung der Pelikane, die jeden Nachmittag um 14.30 im St. James's Park stattfindet. Dort gibt es auch viele andere Wasservögel sowie Eulen, Spechte und Fledermäuse zu beobachten.

Kostenlose Unternehmungen mit Kindern

26. Fahren Sie mit dem gläsernen JCB Lift, dem singenden Aufzug der Royal Festival Hall.
27. Streicheln Sie Frettchen, Kaninchen, Alpakas und die anderen Tiere in der Vauxhall City Farm.
28. Besuchen Sie die Tiere im urbanen Bauernhof Mudchute Farm and Park.
29. "Schieben" Sie den Gepäckwagen durch die Mauer der magischen Plattform 9 ¾ King's Cross. Ein Muss für alle Harry-Potter-Fans!
30. Staunen Sie im Untergeschoss des Southbank Centre über die waghalsigen Tricks der Skateboarder.
31. Gehen Sie auf Schatzsuche und durchpflügen Sie beim "Mudlarking" den Uferschlamm vor Gabriel's Wharf oder an der Millennium Bridge (auf der Seite der City of London) nach Tonpfeifen und anderen uralten Artefakten. Informieren Sie sich vorher in den Tide Tables über den Wasserstand der Themse.
32. Sehen Sie den Straßenkünstlern und Entertainern im Covent Garden zu.
33. Lassen Sie Ihre Kleinen auf Captain Hooks riesigem hölzernen Piratenschiff spielen. Es steht im Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
34. Spritzen Sie sich nass mit dem Wasser der Fontänen im Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
35. Bestaunen Sie die unglaublichen Exponate im Science Museum, darunter die Kommandokapsel der Apollo 10 und Stephensons Dampflock "The Rocket".
36. Erkunden Sie das V&A Museum of Childhood mit historischen Puppenhäusern, Spielen und Spielzeug aus den vergangenen fünf Jahrhunderten.

Kostenlose Attraktionen in London

Spektakuläre Aussichten

45. Genießen Sie den weiten Blick über die Themse und Central London im Greenwich Park.
46. Fahren Sie mit dem Aufzug hinauf in den Sky Garden. Von hier haben Sie einen der besten Ausblicke auf die Stadt - aus schwindelnden 155 Metern Höhe.
47. Halten Sie Ausschau nach Prominenten, während Sie vom Primrose Hill den Blick über die Stadt schweifen lassen.
48. Nutzen Sie unseren London-Tourguide für die besten Schnappschüsse an den Top Selfie Spots.
49. Genießen Sie den wunderbaren Panoramablick auf London vom Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath.

Die schönsten Spaziergänge in London

50. Promenieren Sie die malerischen Uferwege der South Bank entlang.
51. Folgen Sie dem Treidelpfad durch das ruhige, friedliche Little Venice bis an die belebte Uferzone mit seinen zahlreichen Pubs und Cafés.
52. Gehen Sie von der St. Paul's Cathedral über die Millennium Bridge bis zur Tate Modern und dem Shakespeare's Globe.
53. Wandern Sie durch das dörfliche, malerisch am Flussufer gelegene Richmond, vom Pub White Cross durch das ländliche Idyll der Petersham Meadows bis zum Ham House.
54. Spazieren Sie zwischen den 35.000 Grabsteinen des Friedhofs Brompton Cemetery, wo auch die Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst begraben liegt.
55. Entfliehen Sie dem Großstadtleben bei einem Waldspaziergang im Highgate Wood.
56. Halten Sie Ausschau nach seltenen Pflanzen und Insekten im Epping Forest.

Blumen und Gärten

57. Erholen Sie sich vom Stadttrubel im Barbican Conservatory, wo es viele tropische Pflanzen, Bäume und Fische zu sehen gibt.
58. Beschreiten Sie im Holland Park den Zen-Weg im japanischen Kyoto Garden.
59. Werfen Sie einen Blick auf das viktorianische Watts Memorial im Postman's Park, das zur Verehrung heroischer Taten errichtet wurde.
60. Erfreuen Sie sich am Anblick der Wildblumen im Phoenix Garden in Londons West End.
61. Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der Farben und Düfte auf dem Pflanzen- und Blumenmarkt Columbia Road Flower Market.
62. Wandeln Sie auf verborgenen Pfaden durch die wunderschön restaurierten Gärten des Chiswick House aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

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63. Gehen Sie über den Sherling High-Level Walkway und sehen Sie den Bühnenbildnern bei der Arbeit hinter den Kulissen des National Theatre zu.
64. Bewundern Sie historische und zeitgenössische Fotografie in der Photographers' Gallery. Der Eintritt ist täglich bis 12 Uhr mittags frei.
65. Besichtigen Sie das Neon-Wunderland God's Own Junkyard mit Europas größter Sammlung von Vintage-Neonschildern.
66. Halten Sie Ausschau nach Public Art und Streetart in " Funky London" und entdecken Sie Werke des Guerrillakünstlers Banksy.
67. Gehen Sie auf Schatzsuche in der British Library und erfreuen Sie sich an Schmuckstücken wie der Magna Carta oder Originaltexten von den Beatles.
68. Erleben Sie den berühmten britischen Humor hautnah im Angel Comedy Club. Dort gibt es jeden Abend Comedyshows bei freiem Eintritt.
69. Setzen Sie sich in eine der gemütlichen Nischen in der BFI Mediatheque und suchen Sie sich Film- und Fernsehklassiker aus dem Nationalarchiv aus, die Sie dort kostenlos auf dem Breitbildfernseher ansehen können.

Kostenlose Galerien und Ausstellungen

Kostenlose Livemusik

Öffentliche Reden

86. Erleben Sie Londons unerschrockene Redner im Hyde Park, die im Speaker's Corner frei ihre Meinung kundtun.

Kostenloser Luxuskult

87. Bewundern Sie die Luxusyachten in den St. Katharine Docks.
88. Betrachten Sie die prächtige Architektur in Londons Nobelmeile Regent Street.

Historisches London

89. Besichtigen Sie den mysteriösen "London Stone", der zwischenzeitlich von seinem Standort in 111 Cannon Street ins Museum of London verbracht wurde. Der Legende nach handelt es sich um einen Altarstein aus einem Tempel, den Brutus von Troja errichtet haben soll.
90. Sehen Sie die Überreste von Londons römischem Amphitheater im Untergeschoss der Guildhall Art Gallery.
91. Besuchen Sie die Southwark Cathedral, die älteste Kathedrale i London.
92. Erfahren Sie im Geffrye Museum, wie sich Wohnkultur und Inneneinrichtung in England seit 1600 verändert hat.
93. Entdecken Sie die London Wall, die Überreste der Stadtmauer, die im Jahr 200 n. Chr. als östliche Verteidigungslinie zum Schutz des römischen Londinium errichtet wurde.
94. Nutzen Sie die App Streetmuseum vom Museum of London und sehen Sie, wie Londons Straßen in früheren Zeiten ausgesehen haben. Zum Download verfügbar auf Android.

Kostenlose Großveranstaltungen und Festivals

95. Begehen Sie das Chinese New Year in Londons Chinatown auf der größten chinesischen Neujahrsfeier außerhalb Asiens.
96. Schließen Sie sich an bei Londons größtem Straßenfest, dem Notting Hill Carnival.
97. Genießen Sie die Action auf dem Totally Thames Festival, das einen ganzen Monat dauert.
98. Nehmen Sie teil an der Pride in London, der bunten Parade der Queer- und LGBT-Community.

Sommerfreuden

99. Gleiten Sie mit LondonSkate auf einer zweistündigen Rollerskate-Tour durch London.
100. Gönnen Sie sich eine Abkühlung in den Fontänen vor dem Amphitheater The Scoop.
101. Machen Sie Picknick im wunderschönen Innenhof des Somerset House aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

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London ist eine Stadt der Superlative - und jetzt geht es hier noch höher, weiter und schneller als je zuvor: Erlebt Geschichte zum Anfassen und bekannte Sehenswürdigkeiten aus neuer Perspektive. Fahrt im Mondschein in einem Kajak entlang der Themse, erklimmt die Takelage des berühmten Klippers Cutty Sark oder findet die geheimen Grünflächen der Hauptstadt. Übernachtet in Hausbooten, Öko-Hotels oder Safari-Lodges. Egal, in welche Ecke Londons es Euch verschlägt, entdeckt hier unsere Insider-Tipps für ein echtes London Live-Erlebnis.

1. Adrenalin-Kicks, Royal Gossip und mehr: Sightseeing 2.0

Von verborgenen Schätzen und ausgefallenen Touren bis hin zu alternativen Perspektiven unserer bekannten Wahrzeichen - Großbritanniens Hauptstadt steckt voll frischer und adrenalingeladener Aktivitäten. Wie wäre es etwa mit ordentlich PS zum Sightseeing? Erlebt bei einem rasanten Speedboat-Trip von Thames Rocket Londons Sehenswürdigkeiten zu Wasser. Wer schwindelfrei ist, wagt sich auf das kuppelförmige Dach der O2-Arena: In 52 Metern Höhe wartet eine geniale Aussicht auf die Stadt - insbesondere in der Dämmerung, wenn die Lichter des Olympiaparks und von Canary Wharf erstrahlen.

Ganz in der Nähe, diniert Ihr fast in den Wolken: Bei London in the Sky gibt es umwerfende Küche und fabelhafte Cocktails an einem schwebenden Tisch - 30 Meter oberhalb von Greenwich. Oder macht es wie die Seeleute und erlebt Geschichte zum Anfassen: Auf dem berühmten 150 Jahre alten Klipper Cutty Sark könnt Ihr die Takelage hinauf zum Schiffsmast klettern. Im Tottenham Stadion bietet der Dare Skywalk einen unglaublichen Blick über ganz London. Und im Anschluss wartet bei The Edge Nervenkitzel pur.

Dieses Jahr findet das Platin-Thronjubiläum der Queen statt - und wir feiern das 70-jährige Jubiläum unserer Monarchin mit Festivals, Feuerwerken und Straßenfesten in ganz Großbritannien (2.-5. Juni). Für echte Royal-Fans haben wir noch einen weiteren Insider-Tipp: Beim Anbieter Remarkable Tours geht es auf einen Secret-Royals-Trip. Besucht den Buckingham Palace und Westminster Abbey und erfahrt allerhand königlichen Klatsch und Tratsch über Skandale, Liebe, Wahnsinn und Hinterlist.

Londons weitläufige Grünflächen sind das ganze Jahr über voll Leben und gleichzeitig Schauplatz zahlreicher Events: Den Geschmack der Stadt könnt ihr zum Beispiel im Sommer beim Food Festival Taste of London im Regent's Park erfahren. In der Weihnachtszeit entzückt das Winter Wonderland im Hyde Park. Darüber hinaus locken eher ungewöhnliche Aktivitäten in die Parks: Sammelt zum Beispiel essbare Früchte, Beeren, Kräuter und Pilze auf einer Tour von Forage London, schwimmt von Mai bis September im Serpentine Lido oder entdeckt beim London Open Gardens Weekend (11.-12. Juni) echte Garten-Raritäten.

Mit seinem Tiger-Areal und dem Land der Löwen ist der London Zoo immer einen Ausflug wert. Aber wusstet Ihr, dass man hier auch übernachten kann? Die Lodges befinden sich direkt im Zoo - Safari-Feeling inklusive, denn Ihr werdet wahrscheinlich von Geräuschen eurer tierischen Nachbarn morgens aufgeweckt.

Das Good Hotel London liegt im Royal Victoria Dock (in der Nähe von Greenwich) und ist nicht nur ein superstylisches Hausboot-Hotel, sondern trägt seinem Namen alle Ehre: 100 Prozent des Ertrags kommen der Good Global Foundation zugute. Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation unterstützt benachteiligte Gemeinden auf der ganzen Welt. Eine weitere Hausboot-Alternative findet Ihr direkt neben der Tower Bridge im Harpy Houseboat mit Platz für bis zu 12 Personen.

Eine einzigartige Adresse ist das Boutique-Hotel The Zetter Townhouse im angesagten Viertel Clerkenwell. Es beherbergt nicht nur eine preisgekrönte Cocktailbar, sondern auch 13 Zimmer, die bis unter die Decke mit exzentrischen Antiquitäten, bunten Kuriositäten und Vintage-Schätzen gefüllt sind.

Afternoon Tea gehört einfach zu London. Wenn ihr diese Tradition einmal modern abgewandelt erleben wollt, dann empfehlen wir den Science Afternoon Tea im The Ampersand Hotel: Erlebt kulinarische Raffinessen auf einer Etagere voll leckerer Experimente, schmackhafter Dinosaurier und einer dramaturgisch inszenierten Wolke aus Trockeneis.

Mit ihrem extravaganten Dekor ist die Brasserie Sketch in Mayfair ein Kunstwerk für sich - genau wie der Afternoon Tea, bei dem ihr auf einen Besuch des "Tea Masters" und des "Caviar Man" warten könnt, während ihr ein märchenhaftes Menü geniesst. Oder begebt euch im Restaurant Aqua Shard auf ein kulinarisches Abenteuer mit Peter Pan: Bei dem gleichnamigen Afternoon Tea erwarten euch Himbeerkrokodile, goldbestreute Tinker Bell-Kekse und Captain Hook Küchlein.

In der 40. Etage eines der höchsten Gebäude Londons bietet das Duck & Waffle eine ganz neue Art der Küche. In diesem einladenden Lokal werden rund um die Uhr Speisen serviert - so könnt Ihr beim Frühstück den Sonnenaufgang über der Stadt erleben oder bei einem Mitternachtscocktail auf das Glitzermeer unter Euch blicken. Das Restaurant liegt direkt neben dem berühmten Wolkenkratzer The Gherkin im Finanzzentrum Londons.

Die Hauptstadt verfügt über sechs Flughäfen mit internationaler Anbindung. Wer umweltfreundlicher anreisen möchte, ist mit dem Zug gut beraten: London kann über 12 namhafte Bahnhöfe erreicht werden, darunter Waterloo, Euston, Paddington und St. Pancras International. Letzterer ist auch das Drehkreuz der Stadt zum Eurostar mit zahlreichen Direktverbindungen nach Europa.

In London selbst gibt es ein exzellent erschlossenes Netz öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel: Ihr habt die Wahl zwischen U-Bahn, Bussen und sogar Booten. Oder steigt in die Gondeln der Emirates Air Line und erlebt die Skyline Londons aus einer ganz anderen Perspektive. Alle Linien und zahlreiche Bahnhöfe sind barrierefrei zugänglich. Oder wie wäre es mit einer Biketour durch die City? Leiht euch bei Santander Cycle an einer von hunderten Docking-Stationen ein Rad - schon ab £2 gibt es so London live, ganz nachhaltig!

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London ist eine Stadt der Superlative - und jetzt geht es hier noch höher, weiter und schneller als je zuvor: Erlebt Geschichte zum Anfassen und bekannte Sehenswürdigkeiten aus neuer Perspektive. Fahrt im Mondschein in einem Kajak entlang der Themse, erklimmt die Takelage des berühmten Klippers Cutty Sark oder findet die geheimen Grünflächen der Hauptstadt.