Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Sightseeing

Explore the history behind the Greenwich meridian, timekeeping and navigation
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath Avenue
612 locals recommend
Explore the history behind the Greenwich meridian, timekeeping and navigation
A nice way to spend a day doing some shopping, tasting some of the international cuisines
469 locals recommend
Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich Market
469 locals recommend
A nice way to spend a day doing some shopping, tasting some of the international cuisines
Learn more about the French-born British engineer famous for the construction of the Thames Tunnel
106 locals recommend
Brunel Museum
Railway Avenue
106 locals recommend
Learn more about the French-born British engineer famous for the construction of the Thames Tunnel
Fancy feeling yourself in the middle of some American business megapolis with skyscrapers made of concrete and glass? Canary Wharf is one tube stop away
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank St
651 locals recommend
Fancy feeling yourself in the middle of some American business megapolis with skyscrapers made of concrete and glass? Canary Wharf is one tube stop away
Immerse yourself into the romantic atmosphere of Nottinghill
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High St
860 locals recommend
Immerse yourself into the romantic atmosphere of Nottinghill
I've made a mistake of delaying my visit to Parliament by two years. Don't fall into the same trap. This is easily one of the most impressive buildings with some history!
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
305 locals recommend
I've made a mistake of delaying my visit to Parliament by two years. Don't fall into the same trap. This is easily one of the most impressive buildings with some history!
One of the London's most prominent markets - arts & crafts, street performers and musicians
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James St
955 locals recommend
One of the London's most prominent markets - arts & crafts, street performers and musicians
Explore alternative London with street art and food at Shoreditch - an easy ride on the overground from Surrey Quays station (northbound)
620 locals recommend
Shoreditch
620 locals recommend
Explore alternative London with street art and food at Shoreditch - an easy ride on the overground from Surrey Quays station (northbound)
Catch a tube to London Bridge and grab a delicious bite or more of cuisine of your choosing at Borough Market (closed on Sundays)
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High Street
1617 locals recommend
Catch a tube to London Bridge and grab a delicious bite or more of cuisine of your choosing at Borough Market (closed on Sundays)

Drinks & Nightlife

The Mayflower is one of the oldest pubs on the river Thames
200 locals recommend
The Mayflower Pub
117 Rotherhithe St
200 locals recommend
The Mayflower is one of the oldest pubs on the river Thames
Traditional, nautical-themed pub with a horseshoe bar, banquettes and outdoor tables.
11 locals recommend
The Ship Rotherhithe
39-47 Saint Marychurch St
11 locals recommend
Traditional, nautical-themed pub with a horseshoe bar, banquettes and outdoor tables.
A pub with a nice view of the Thames
31 locals recommend
The Salt Quay
163 Rotherhithe St
31 locals recommend
A pub with a nice view of the Thames
A nice restaurant and bar. Live music on select nights.
61 locals recommend
The Yellow House
126 Lower Road
61 locals recommend
A nice restaurant and bar. Live music on select nights.

Everything Else

Tired of ground transportation? Try the Thames Clipper boat service (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)
Hilton Docks - Canary Wharf Pier
Hilton Docks - Canary Wharf Pier
Tired of ground transportation? Try the Thames Clipper boat service (http://www.thamesclippers.com/)
The statue commemorating the 1698 visit by the first Russian Emperor, Peter the Great - he may have found inspiration to lay the foundations for the great Russian Baltic fleet in these docks!
Peter the Great Statue
33 Glaisher St
The statue commemorating the 1698 visit by the first Russian Emperor, Peter the Great - he may have found inspiration to lay the foundations for the great Russian Baltic fleet in these docks!
Catch a train to Cambridge, Edinburgh or even Paris. The new King's Cross Station is an impressive blend of modern and old. British Library is also nearby.
80 locals recommend
King's Cross Station
Euston Road
80 locals recommend
Catch a train to Cambridge, Edinburgh or even Paris. The new King's Cross Station is an impressive blend of modern and old. British Library is also nearby.
Enjoy a nice stroll, feed some birds, watch people surf or sail a dingy boat
Greenland Quay
Greenland Quay
Enjoy a nice stroll, feed some birds, watch people surf or sail a dingy boat

Shopping

Do you like bargain hunting? Designer labels at half the price at TK Maxx New Cross Gate - one stop away from Surrey Quays on London Overground
SE14 5UQ
New Cross Road
Do you like bargain hunting? Designer labels at half the price at TK Maxx New Cross Gate - one stop away from Surrey Quays on London Overground
Want to immerse yourself in luxury? Avoid blantness of Harrods, go for the character of Liberty
193 locals recommend
Liberty London
Regent Street
193 locals recommend
Want to immerse yourself in luxury? Avoid blantness of Harrods, go for the character of Liberty
A quaint shopping street just off the busy Oxford and Regent streets
41 locals recommend
Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street
41 locals recommend
A quaint shopping street just off the busy Oxford and Regent streets
Crave some serious shopping? Westfield Stratford (and the 2012 Olympics venues) are just a couple of tube stops away
173 locals recommend
Currys PC World Featuring Carphone Warehouse
173 locals recommend
Crave some serious shopping? Westfield Stratford (and the 2012 Olympics venues) are just a couple of tube stops away
Shopping at your doorstep
127 locals recommend
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre
Redriff Road
127 locals recommend
Shopping at your doorstep

Arts & Culture

Grab last minute tickets to many of London shows at this official TKTS booth (Don't get confused and avoid street vendors!)
20 locals recommend
TKTS
Leicester Square
20 locals recommend
Grab last minute tickets to many of London shows at this official TKTS booth (Don't get confused and avoid street vendors!)
Check out what's happening at the O2 Arena if you fancy some entertainment. It also features a selection of bars and restaurants. Download YPlan app to get last minute deals on tickets and restaurants
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula Square
631 locals recommend
Check out what's happening at the O2 Arena if you fancy some entertainment. It also features a selection of bars and restaurants. Download YPlan app to get last minute deals on tickets and restaurants
Catch a movie while you're in London
89 locals recommend
Odeon Cinema Surrey Quays
Redriff Road
89 locals recommend
Catch a movie while you're in London

Food Scene

You can print and surf the web at Canada Water library on top of having a coffee or reading a book
35 locals recommend
Canada Water Library
21 Surrey Quays Rd
35 locals recommend
You can print and surf the web at Canada Water library on top of having a coffee or reading a book
Fancy Asian food - Cafe East is a place worth checking out
105 locals recommend
Cafe East
3-5 Redriff Rd
105 locals recommend
Fancy Asian food - Cafe East is a place worth checking out

Entertainment & Activities

Take your child to a local farm
89 locals recommend
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe Street
89 locals recommend
Take your child to a local farm