You set foot in a new city and have no idea what is where or what is what.
Here's a snap shot of common areas mentioned by locals and that you are sure to come across - North, South, West, East and Central London:
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Home to the Arsenal Football Team for those interested in Football (aka as soccer). Kings Cross is the soon to be home to the Eurostar currently being built and has one of the main train stations in London to connect to the North of England. Camden is best known for Camden market which is buzzing with people on the weekends and is definitely worth a visit if you want something different, it is an alternative lifestyle. Angel has an abundance of cool eating places, pubs and bars. Trendy area to congregate. Further up North you get into the areas of Hampstead and Archway which has Hampstead Heath a massive park that is frequented by those around due to its beauty and air of peacefulness. The area is also more renown for having beautiful houses and is considered to be a wealthy English suburb.
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| South London: |
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Brixton, Clapham, Battersea has become a favourite location of Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans both from socializing and living. This area has an abundance of restaurants, bars and of course PUBS! Accommodation is reasonable and also has good transport links, i.e. underground (tube) and the overland rail system. Also on the border of the South and being close to Central London includes Waterloo and London Bridge and in summer is buzzing with people because of its proximity to the river bank, London Eye, Tate museum and Borough Market, which is a must for those food lovers. Waterloo currently houses the Eurostar and has one of the main train stations in London to connect to South East England. Wimbledon is the home to one of the grand slams in Tennis if not the most famous. Tickets to Wimbledon are by ballot or alternatively line up as early as possible on the day and hope you get a ground pass ticket.
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| West London: |
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Knightsbridge houses the famous Harrods and Harvey Nichols which are two of the biggest department stores in London and is definitely places to visit. Other areas in the West include Kensington, Sloane Square, Noting Hill and Chelsea, which has the most expensive houses, apartments, restaurants and cafes and etc. The West also homes the Chelsea Football Club. Want to meet someone famous? Chances are you will find them here! Portabello Market in Noting Hill is worth a visit on the weekend for nick nacks and also if you want to see the famous bookstore from the movie "Noting Hill". Other areas include Earls Court, Fulham, Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith again attracting may Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans.
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| Central London: |
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The West End (Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus) plays host to the capital's theatres showing all the major musicals. Soho, Covent Garden, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus are renowned for SHOPPING! Selfridges, designer stores, electronic stores plus more can be found in Central London. Bars, Cafes, Restaurants surround your every step. No matter where you are the area is buzzing. Amongst all of this is also Chinatown.
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| East London: |
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The east is best split into two sections East Central and the East. East Central includes the City which covers the areas of Liverpool Street, Bank and Moorgate. By City we mean the central business district which predominantly consists of companies in the financial industry. Whilst this is go go go during the week on the weekend it is dead quiet, except for Spitafields Market which has food and clothing is open on Saturday and Sunday. The East includes Bethnal Green, Old Street and Shoreditch which has developed into a very cool and trendy place to hang out! You will find an abundance of trendy bars and clubs hidden away and delicious gastro pubs. The best thing about the area is that food and drinks are extremely reasonable compared to the West and Central areas. Further out in the East and edging to the South is Canary Wharf this is considered to be the financial hub of London, with your major financial institutions residing here. These include Barclays, HSBC, Citigroup etc. Housing here is booming and extremely cheap as it is further out.
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If the above ain't enough have a look here! More detail defining the areas of the North, South, East and West of the city.
www.londontown.com/LondonStreets |
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