Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London, which holds the Proms concerts annually each summer since 1941. It has a capacity of up to 5,272 seats. Take a tour and admire the architecture or book tickets via www.ticketmaster.com
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College Road The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London, which holds the Proms concerts annually each summer since 1941. It has a capacity of up to 5,272 seats. Take a tour and admire the architecture or book tickets via www.ticketmaster.com
The Natural History Museum in London is a museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of time. Children and adults delight in the fantastic exhibitions, including ‘Dippy’, the 105-foot (32 m) long replica Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, that greets visitors in the imposing, vaulted central hall. There are many interactive activities for all to enjoy and entrance is free of charge. There is a gift shop and coffee shop located on site and for those visiting in the winter months, the beautiful ice skating rink is set against the backdrop of the museum under twinkling lights - booking is recommended.
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Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road The Natural History Museum in London is a museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of time. Children and adults delight in the fantastic exhibitions, including ‘Dippy’, the 105-foot (32 m) long replica Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, that greets visitors in the imposing, vaulted central hall. There are many interactive activities for all to enjoy and entrance is free of charge. There is a gift shop and coffee shop located on site and for those visiting in the winter months, the beautiful ice skating rink is set against the backdrop of the museum under twinkling lights - booking is recommended.
The Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually. Free Entry and an interactive childs play area as well as demonstrations make the Science Museum a firm family favourite. Look out for special exhibitions and enjoy the on site coffee and gift shop.
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Science Museum
Exhibition RoadThe Science Museum is a major museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 3.3 million visitors annually. Free Entry and an interactive childs play area as well as demonstrations make the Science Museum a firm family favourite. Look out for special exhibitions and enjoy the on site coffee and gift shop.
Free-entry art gallery hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions in the heart of Hyde Park.
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Serpentine Galleries
Free-entry art gallery hosting world-renowned temporary exhibitions in the heart of Hyde Park.
Shopping
For more than 160 years, Harrods has been a luxury shopping destination for exclusive collections and excellent service. With seven floors and 330 departments dedicated to the finest products in food, fashion, homeware and technology, Harrods has something for everyone. The new luxury womenswear department, Superbrands, has 17 boutiques dedicated to top international brands, including Valentino, Prada and Dior, while Salon du Parfums houses the finest fragrances exclusive to Harrods. Shoppers can choose to dine in one of the store's 27 restaurants, including a pizzeria, steakhouse, oyster bar and new contemporary Chinese restaurant, Chai Wu.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rd For more than 160 years, Harrods has been a luxury shopping destination for exclusive collections and excellent service. With seven floors and 330 departments dedicated to the finest products in food, fashion, homeware and technology, Harrods has something for everyone. The new luxury womenswear department, Superbrands, has 17 boutiques dedicated to top international brands, including Valentino, Prada and Dior, while Salon du Parfums houses the finest fragrances exclusive to Harrods. Shoppers can choose to dine in one of the store's 27 restaurants, including a pizzeria, steakhouse, oyster bar and new contemporary Chinese restaurant, Chai Wu.
A huge array of World famous High Street Stores are situated on High Street Kensington, just a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetA huge array of World famous High Street Stores are situated on High Street Kensington, just a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Harvey Nichols, founded in 1831, is a British department store chain with a flagship store in Knightsbridge, London. It sells fashion collections for men and women, fashion accessories, beauty products, wine and food. The London flagship store is located in Knightsbridge, a few streets from rival Harrods. In addition to its fashion retailing business, Harvey Nichols redeveloped the top floor of its London flagship store to create a restaurant, bar, café, wine shop, and foodmarket.
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Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeHarvey Nichols, founded in 1831, is a British department store chain with a flagship store in Knightsbridge, London. It sells fashion collections for men and women, fashion accessories, beauty products, wine and food. The London flagship store is located in Knightsbridge, a few streets from rival Harrods. In addition to its fashion retailing business, Harvey Nichols redeveloped the top floor of its London flagship store to create a restaurant, bar, café, wine shop, and foodmarket.
Parks & Nature
London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget you are right in the centre of London. Hyde Park in London has something for everyone. You can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children’s playground. The Park has two lakeside restaurants which are licensed and serve everything from a three-course meal to a quick cup of coffee.
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Hyde Park
London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget you are right in the centre of London. Hyde Park in London has something for everyone. You can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children’s playground. The Park has two lakeside restaurants which are licensed and serve everything from a three-course meal to a quick cup of coffee.
The beautiful Princess Diana memorial playground is located within Hyde Park and offers a wonderful play area for your children.
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Diana Memorial Playground
Broad WalkThe beautiful Princess Diana memorial playground is located within Hyde Park and offers a wonderful play area for your children.
Take a stroll around the beautiful gardens of Kensington Palace and enjoy the incredible floura and fauna on offer all year round. More information is available here: http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit-us/top-things-to-see-and-do/the-palace-gardens/#gs.pRsYz4Q
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Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensTake a stroll around the beautiful gardens of Kensington Palace and enjoy the incredible floura and fauna on offer all year round. More information is available here: http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/visit-us/top-things-to-see-and-do/the-palace-gardens/#gs.pRsYz4Q
Getting Around
The nearest tube stations are Gloucester Road or High Street Kensington both of which are a short walk (+/- 10 minutes) from the apartment. Gloucester Road Station is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines, and High Street Kensington is on the District and Circle Lines providing easy access throughout London.
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High Street Kensington station
Kensington High StreetThe nearest tube stations are Gloucester Road or High Street Kensington both of which are a short walk (+/- 10 minutes) from the apartment. Gloucester Road Station is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines, and High Street Kensington is on the District and Circle Lines providing easy access throughout London.
The nearest tube stations are Gloucester Road or High Street Kensington both of which are a short walk (+/- 10 minutes) from the apartment. Gloucester Road Station is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines, and High Street Kensington is on the District and Circle Lines providing easy access throughout London.
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Gloucester Road station
The nearest tube stations are Gloucester Road or High Street Kensington both of which are a short walk (+/- 10 minutes) from the apartment. Gloucester Road Station is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines, and High Street Kensington is on the District and Circle Lines providing easy access throughout London.
Food Scene
Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos!
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Kensington Roof Gardens
Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos!
Japanese-influenced French cuisine, plus maki and sashimi, in an elegant, oak-floored space.
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L'Etranger Restaurant
36 Gloucester RoadJapanese-influenced French cuisine, plus maki and sashimi, in an elegant, oak-floored space.
All-day cafe plus bar with wooden bistro tables and leather banquettes serving Modern European menu.
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Coco Momo Kensington
25 Gloucester RdAll-day cafe plus bar with wooden bistro tables and leather banquettes serving Modern European menu.
Fine dining restaurant in an 1839 townhouse, with a notable wine list and Modern British menu.
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Launceston Place
1A Launceston PlFine dining restaurant in an 1839 townhouse, with a notable wine list and Modern British menu.
Cakes, salads, breakfast and all-day brunch prepared on the premises in fresh cream-and-green cafe.
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Kensington Square Kitchen
9 Kensington SquareCakes, salads, breakfast and all-day brunch prepared on the premises in fresh cream-and-green cafe.
Farmhouse-style British menu in a restaurant themed like an old barn, including baskets and beehive.
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Maggie Jones's Restaurant
6 Old Court PlaceFarmhouse-style British menu in a restaurant themed like an old barn, including baskets and beehive.
Informal, high-end Modern Japanese with sushi counter, robata grill and natural designer interior.
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Zuma London
5 Raphael StInformal, high-end Modern Japanese with sushi counter, robata grill and natural designer interior.
Drinks & Nightlife
Smart, compact bar with regular DJs, serving cocktails, shots, snack menu and sharing platters.
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Eclipse
158 Old Brompton RdSmart, compact bar with regular DJs, serving cocktails, shots, snack menu and sharing platters.
Entertainment & Activities
Available from November to January and free entry. Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for your fastest fix of the Christmas spirit in London. Indulge in the annual gathering of winter markets, festive fairground rides, ice skating, grottos and glühwein galore.
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Hyde Park
Available from November to January and free entry. Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for your fastest fix of the Christmas spirit in London. Indulge in the annual gathering of winter markets, festive fairground rides, ice skating, grottos and glühwein galore.