Guidebook for Greater London
Getting Around
Victoria Station
15 Victoria StreetBuses to and from the airports: Gatwick, Stansted and Luton
94 locals recommend
Victoria Coach Station
2b Elizabeth StBuses to and from the airports: Gatwick, Stansted and Luton
Entertainment & Activities
Apollo Victoria Theatre
17 Wilton RdThe "Wicked" musical
Victoria Palace Theatre
79 Victoria St"Billy Elliot" musical
Shopping
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdInteresting architecture and one of a kind products
Food Scene
Pimlico Fresh
86-87 Wilton RdHealthy, fresh, organic food. Great for breakfast & lunch.
The Ivy Victoria
66 Victoria StJamie Oliver's restaurant/ affordable prices
itsu
16 Great Peter StSushi place/ Everything half price 30 minutes before closing!
TOZI
8 Gillingham StFantastic Italian cuisine/ Venetian style tapas
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareFrench style brasserie
Sightseeing
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament Shop
12 Bridge St
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdBuckingham Palace
Arts & Culture
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadScience Museum
Exhibition Road
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Tate Britain
MillbankBritish art from 1500 to now/ Beautiful building on the riverside
One of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world, based in a converted power station.
Even if you are not into art, entering the Turbine Hall is a must-see.
Great view from the 6th floor cafe which is free to access.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world, based in a converted power station.
Even if you are not into art, entering the Turbine Hall is a must-see.
Great view from the 6th floor cafe which is free to access.
Parks & Nature
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadHyde Park
The Regent's Park
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
The world's largest collection of living plants.