Guidebook for Greater London
Sightseeing
The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of Eros. 35mins away.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusThe Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of Eros. 35mins away.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
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Palatul Buckingham
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
Piața Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlBiggest market in London. Must see.
Turnul din Londra
Home to the crown jewels and beefeaters. 20 minutes.
The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower.30 minutes away
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Big Ben
The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower.30 minutes away
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World
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Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World
A popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
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Covent Garden
41 James StA popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. 25mins
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House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetThe Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. 25mins
It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.
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Abbazia Westminster
20 Deans YdIt is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.
Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. 20mns
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Podul Tower
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. 20mns
Almost anything can be found on Brick Lane, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks. It operates every Sunday from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Piața de duminică de la Brick Lane
Brick LaneAlmost anything can be found on Brick Lane, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks. It operates every Sunday from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One of Britain's largest churchyards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors.
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East Ham Nature Reserve
65 HamewayOne of Britain's largest churchyards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors.
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people.
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Catedrala Sfântul Paul
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people.
For a great view of London. 30 minutes from our house
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London Eye Millennium Pier - Embankment Pier
For a great view of London. 30 minutes from our house
Shopping
Famous flower market with the cheapest flowers for sale every Sunday
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFamous flower market with the cheapest flowers for sale every Sunday
It's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayIt's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino
Within a 15 minute walk you can buy all the merchandise your heart desires if you are a big Dr. Who fan.
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Magazinul Who
39-41 Barking RdWithin a 15 minute walk you can buy all the merchandise your heart desires if you are a big Dr. Who fan.
Harrods is an upmarket department store and it occupies a 5-acre site and has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdHarrods is an upmarket department store and it occupies a 5-acre site and has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe.
Everything Else
After City airport, our nearest International Airport. From there it's 45 minutes to Stratford with National Express or Terravision bus. There you're only 15 minutes away by Underground.
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Aeroportul Londra Stansted
Bassingbourn RoadAfter City airport, our nearest International Airport. From there it's 45 minutes to Stratford with National Express or Terravision bus. There you're only 15 minutes away by Underground.
International exhibition and convention centre http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
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ExCeL Londra
1 Western GatewayInternational exhibition and convention centre http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCenter of major investment banking. 15 minutes away.
London City Airport
Hartmann Road15 mins. Closest airport to our house.
Balaam Leisure Centre
14 Balaam StLocal leisure centre with a gym and swimming pool. 5 mins
Food Scene
Famous landmark and venue for cinemas, restaurants and special events http://www.theo2.co.uk/
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The O2
Peninsula SquareFamous landmark and venue for cinemas, restaurants and special events http://www.theo2.co.uk/
Arts & Culture
Home to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;). 15 mins
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Boleyn Ground
Green StreetHome to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;). 15 mins
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
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Parcul Olimpic al Reginei Elisabeta
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
Stadionul Emirates
Hornsey RoadHome to the Arsenal - my team! ;) 40 mins
Entertainment & Activities
Floral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access
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Plaistow Park
Greengate StreetFloral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access
Essentials
East Ham Market Hall
Genuine East London market. 15 minutes away
Top quality food market and quirky bars. 20 minutes by bus and Underground
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetTop quality food market and quirky bars. 20 minutes by bus and Underground