Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
The iconic Battersea power station, as seen on the front of Pink Floyd's album cover. My favourite monument in London
77 locals recommend
Battersea Power Station
Circus Road WestThe iconic Battersea power station, as seen on the front of Pink Floyd's album cover. My favourite monument in London
Lambeth Palace a nice 20 minute stroll down the river is a beautiful place to visit, with a lovely cafe and garden museum.
37 locals recommend
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace a nice 20 minute stroll down the river is a beautiful place to visit, with a lovely cafe and garden museum.
The famous Abby where Kings and queens have their coronation and royal weddings take place.
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdThe famous Abby where Kings and queens have their coronation and royal weddings take place.
Famous houses of Parliament where the British government sit and make decisions.
81 locals recommend
House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetFamous houses of Parliament where the British government sit and make decisions.
The queens most famous London residence Buckingham Palace. Definitely worth a visit.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
The queens most famous London residence Buckingham Palace. Definitely worth a visit.
The famous MI6 building which featured in the latest James Bond film.
43 locals recommend
Secret Intelligence Service MI6
The famous MI6 building which featured in the latest James Bond film.
Green pleasure ground with shaded walks, part of the grounds of Chelsea Hospital and the site of the famous annual Chelsea Flower Show.
11 locals recommend
Ranelagh Gardens
Green pleasure ground with shaded walks, part of the grounds of Chelsea Hospital and the site of the famous annual Chelsea Flower Show.
Beautiful royal gardens between Whitehall and Buckingham palace.
250 locals recommend
St. James's Park
Beautiful royal gardens between Whitehall and Buckingham palace.
Beautiful traditional Anglo catholic church built in between 1840 - 1860 as part of Thomas Cubitt's development of the area on behalf of the Marquess of Westminster. Within the Diocese of London.
St Gabriel's Church Hall
Churchill GardensBeautiful traditional Anglo catholic church built in between 1840 - 1860 as part of Thomas Cubitt's development of the area on behalf of the Marquess of Westminster. Within the Diocese of London.
Food Scene
A nice place for dinner set in a cool architectural salvage building, the decor is wild and the food delicious. It has lately become a bit pretentious and expensive, but worth a look.
122 locals recommend
LASSCO Brunswick House
30 Wandsworth RdA nice place for dinner set in a cool architectural salvage building, the decor is wild and the food delicious. It has lately become a bit pretentious and expensive, but worth a look.
San Gennaro
22 Battersea Park RdDelicious Italian restaurant
Hot Stuff
19 Wilcox RdFabulous Indian restaurant
Bonnington Cafe
11 Vauxhall GroveGreat community run cafe
Wonderful locally run deli coffee shop, with delicious lunches, coffees and pastries. My fav at the moment!
44 locals recommend
Italo.
13 Bonnington SquareWonderful locally run deli coffee shop, with delicious lunches, coffees and pastries. My fav at the moment!
A classic English tea rooms, with a huge selection of fine teas and mouth watering cakes, also does an excellent traditional English breakfast.
47 locals recommend
Tea House Theatre
139 Vauxhall WalkA classic English tea rooms, with a huge selection of fine teas and mouth watering cakes, also does an excellent traditional English breakfast.
Dirty Burger Vauxhall
6 S Lambeth RdVery good burgers if you're in need of a quick fix.
Great place to grab a local ale and some delicious food. This is our local, and right in front of the boats.
22 locals recommend
Nine Elms Tavern
Nine Elms LaneGreat place to grab a local ale and some delicious food. This is our local, and right in front of the boats.
Porter at Embassy Gardens
7 New Union SquareGreat little deli to get a nice morning coffee and some breakfast.
The local coffee shop, serving delicious coffees, teas and hot breakfasts. Perfect for a great start to the day and literally 3 minutes walk from the boat
12 locals recommend
The Black Cab Coffee Co
The local coffee shop, serving delicious coffees, teas and hot breakfasts. Perfect for a great start to the day and literally 3 minutes walk from the boat
Arts & Culture
Tate Britain
MillbankWonderful art gallery showing the best of British artists work...
The Oval
Kennington OvalThe famous Oval cricket ground
This beautiful walled Garden was founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries for its apprentices to study the medicinal qualities of plants. A little known gem in the heart of the city.
91 locals recommend
Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital RdThis beautiful walled Garden was founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries for its apprentices to study the medicinal qualities of plants. A little known gem in the heart of the city.
Find out how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and future at this prestigious museum.
16 locals recommend
National Army Museum
Find out how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and future at this prestigious museum.
Interesting exhibition exploring the crucial role played by women in the battlefields in war-torn France.
40 locals recommend
Florence Nightingale Museum
2 Lambeth Palace RdInteresting exhibition exploring the crucial role played by women in the battlefields in war-torn France.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful local park, huge lake with boating and bicycle hire, giant Buddha, art gallery and cafes :)
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadBeautiful local park, huge lake with boating and bicycle hire, giant Buddha, art gallery and cafes :)
Westminster Boating Base
136 Grosvenor RdWhy not have a go at sailing or kayaking while you are here :)
Cute mini zoo for children to interact with some fury friends.
79 locals recommend
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Cute mini zoo for children to interact with some fury friends.
DSQ GYM
Chichester StreetBeautiful gym, swimming pool and restaurant over the river.
You can visit the cats and dogs that are in need of a good home :)
17 locals recommend
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
4 Battersea Park RdYou can visit the cats and dogs that are in need of a good home :)
Essentials
Sainsbury's
1 Cambridge Heath RdLarge supermarket that has all your needs for groceries
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mason's Arms
169 Battersea Park RdGreat food and drink at this lovely local pub
The London Architectural Salvage and Supply Co. is London's best known architectural antiques company. Three floors of beautiful antiques to peruse, and a coffee bar downstairs to take a break. At night it turns into a fantastic cocktail bar
122 locals recommend
LASSCO Brunswick House
30 Wandsworth RdThe London Architectural Salvage and Supply Co. is London's best known architectural antiques company. Three floors of beautiful antiques to peruse, and a coffee bar downstairs to take a break. At night it turns into a fantastic cocktail bar
Gastro pub with delicious food and a small beer garden outside. Nice selection of British ales.
48 locals recommend
The Black Dog
112 Vauxhall WalkGastro pub with delicious food and a small beer garden outside. Nice selection of British ales.
Getting Around
Thames clippers stop here to take you along the river to the London eye or Bankside, and go as far as Greenwich. A wonderful way to see London.
32 locals recommend
Saint Georges Wharf
Saint George WharfThames clippers stop here to take you along the river to the London eye or Bankside, and go as far as Greenwich. A wonderful way to see London.