The London Sightseeing Guide

Borough Market

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:20:50 +0000

Borough Market is London’s premier gourmet food market. Located by the River Thames close to London Bridge Borough Market is London’s oldest fruit and veg market. There has been a food market in the area for over 1000 years. Borough market is now home to over 100 stalls selling fresh produce from all over the British Isles. including fish, meats, vegetables, fruits, ciders, cheeses, breads, and cakes It has a vibrant and friendly community feel and is a great place to sample good food Read more [...]

Columbia Road Flower Market

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:18:16 +0000

Columbia Road Flower Market is one of the most photogenic of all London’s markets. Each Sunday this small London street, lined by Victorian houses and shops, is transformed into a spectacular flower market selling everything from tulips and orchids to huge bamboo plants and orange trees. It is a fantastic riot of colour, and the plants and flowers on offer are probably the cheapest in the whole of London. The surrounding area is full of cafes and galleries and a wide range of Read more [...]

Where to shop in London

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:47:21 +0000

London is one of the best places in the world to shop. London has amazing street markets, high end luxury shops, world famous department stores, such as Harrods and Selfridges, historical shopping arcades and modern shopping centres. From luxury goods in Mayfair to the street markets of Camden, London has a number of distinct shopping areas each of which have their own shopping specialities and landmark shops. The best shopping areas in London Oxford Street Oxford Street is the Read more [...]

Westfield Stratford City – East London Shopping

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:54:34 +0000

Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is situated in East London, next to the Olympic site, and is one of the best places to shop in the whole of London. It opened on Tuesday 13th September 2011 and is the younger sister of Westfield (situated in West London). It contains over 300 shops and stores and around 50 restaurants and cafes. With a total retail floor area of 1,883,700 square feet (175,000 m2) it is third biggest shopping center in the UK. Westfield Stratford City, Newham, Read more [...]

Banksy Art London Locations

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:51:27 +0000

The work of street artist Banksy can be found all over London. Here are our top ten London locations. 1. Grafitti wall paper hanging, Camden This piece of Banksy street art can be found by the canal on the opposite side to the path. 2. Aristoc Rat, Camden On the canal on the opposite side to the path 3. Fisher boy, Camden On the canal on the opposite side to the path (underneath Oval Road bridge) 4. Banksy hoodie, Angel Located on Read more [...]

The Royal Academy of Arts

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:21 +0000

The Royal Academy was founded in 1768 by George III to help Britain’s artists and architects gain professional recognition. As well as offering this much-needed support, the Academy was – and still is – a public art gallery. Although it has a very fine permanent collection, it is best known for hosting temporary exhibitions throughout the year showcasing works by some of the greatest artists of all time (recent examples include Van Gogh, Kapoor and Sargent) and also for its annual Summer Exhibition, Read more [...]

The Museum of London

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:09:09 +0000

The Museum of London is the world’s largest ‘urban history’ museum. It charts the fascinating and often dramatic ways in which the capital has transformed from Bronze Age settlement to modern-day metropolis. Highlights include a reconstruction of a Roman kitchen and a cell from the infamous Newgate prison, but the museum continues to be forward-looking, and is currently collecting items which represent London’s diversity and the impact of the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Design Museum

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:04:23 +0000

London's Design Museum is a must-visit for all design enthusiasts. Every aspect of design imaginable is represented here, from industrial design and architecture to graphic design, fashion and furniture. The museum’s permanent collection (currently under review) offers a history of modern design since the dawn of mass production while temporary exhibitions showcase the work of internationally-celebrated artists and hotly-tipped newcomers alike. Read more [...]

London Transport Museum

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:59:49 +0000

You don’t have to be a train or bus spotter to find this place fascinating – although lovers of all things locomotive will not be disappointed. As well as a fine collection of historic modes of transport used in London throughout the years – including buses, trams, trains, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages and even sedan chairs – the London Transport Museum also goes to great lengths to underline the ways in which the city’s constantly changing transportation needs have left their mark Read more [...]

V&A Museum

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:28:16 +0000

The Victoria and Albert Museum is Britain's national museum of art and design. It has a magnificent permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Including ceramics, furniture, metalwork, jewellery and fashion, ranging from the renaissance through art deco to contemporary. The Victorian and Albert Museum , named after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, possesses the world's largest collection of post-classical sculpture. It also has a large collection of art from South Asia, Read more [...]