South West London

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South West London

Food scene

Tooting is a captivating affair, reveling in multiculturalism and originality. Its high street, which stretches between two Tube stations, serves some of the best curry in the country, and contains some superb South Asian restaurants, like Dosa n Chutny and Apollo Banana Leaf. The best shopping can be found inside eclectic Tooting Market, and quirky bars and pubs include The Castle and The Antelope. The Tooting Commons create over 200 acres of green space between them, and are home to Tooting Bec Lido – the largest swimming pool in the United Kingdom.
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Tooting is a captivating affair, reveling in multiculturalism and originality. Its high street, which stretches between two Tube stations, serves some of the best curry in the country, and contains some superb South Asian restaurants, like Dosa n Chutny and Apollo Banana Leaf. The best shopping can be found inside eclectic Tooting Market, and quirky bars and pubs include The Castle and The Antelope. The Tooting Commons create over 200 acres of green space between them, and are home to Tooting Bec Lido – the largest swimming pool in the United Kingdom.
Sitting in the heart of London Bridge, Borough Market has been a place of food and commerce for over 1000 years – and it’s gone from strength to strength in modern times. Whilst a wander through tables groaning with sweet treats, mounds of fruit and veg, and sizzling pans of street food is a feast for the senses, you’re really going to want to dive straight in.
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Borough High Street
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Sitting in the heart of London Bridge, Borough Market has been a place of food and commerce for over 1000 years – and it’s gone from strength to strength in modern times. Whilst a wander through tables groaning with sweet treats, mounds of fruit and veg, and sizzling pans of street food is a feast for the senses, you’re really going to want to dive straight in.
Food, art, music, underground charm and cultural diversity: Brixton, in South London is becoming an unmissable spot for anybody wanting to find new, unexplored things to do in the city. Restaurants, new cafés, and shops are making these colourful and narrow walkways an exciting hub for both day and night scenes in Brixton market.
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Brixton
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Food, art, music, underground charm and cultural diversity: Brixton, in South London is becoming an unmissable spot for anybody wanting to find new, unexplored things to do in the city. Restaurants, new cafés, and shops are making these colourful and narrow walkways an exciting hub for both day and night scenes in Brixton market.
In a quiet corner of London’s outer suburbs, some of the best Korean food outside of Korea itself has been enjoyed for decades.
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New Malden
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In a quiet corner of London’s outer suburbs, some of the best Korean food outside of Korea itself has been enjoyed for decades.

City/town information

London is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, and Tower Bridge. London is also known for its rich history, double-decker buses, red phone booths, world-class museums and galleries, gigantic lush parks, financial districts, and cosmopolitan vibes. From contemporary galleries to delectable local dishes, and from the rich cultural heritage.
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London
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London is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, and Tower Bridge. London is also known for its rich history, double-decker buses, red phone booths, world-class museums and galleries, gigantic lush parks, financial districts, and cosmopolitan vibes. From contemporary galleries to delectable local dishes, and from the rich cultural heritage.

Neighbourhoods

Located in the South West of London, Clapham has evolved over the years and now stretches over both the Lambeth and Wandsworth boroughs. Only 3 miles from central London, Clapham can be roughly divided into four areas – Clapham North, Clapham Old Town, Clapham South and Clapham Junction. The 220-acre Clapham Common is great for walking, relaxing, or using one of the many playing fields available to the public. The busy high street is full of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. In 2015 Time Out rated Clapham as the best place to live in London and it continues to rate highly.
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Clapham
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Located in the South West of London, Clapham has evolved over the years and now stretches over both the Lambeth and Wandsworth boroughs. Only 3 miles from central London, Clapham can be roughly divided into four areas – Clapham North, Clapham Old Town, Clapham South and Clapham Junction. The 220-acre Clapham Common is great for walking, relaxing, or using one of the many playing fields available to the public. The busy high street is full of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. In 2015 Time Out rated Clapham as the best place to live in London and it continues to rate highly.
The up-and-coming South London area is popular for a number of reasons, from its curry houses to its exceptional markets. From it’s the multitude of independent businesses, the scented market stalls and the fact that you can purchase a fuchsia sari, hand-picked blood oranges, authentic Turkish baklava, fish and chips, and a proper south Indian curry, all in a few footsteps of each other. Voted by Lonely Planet as one of the coolest urban places to live in the world.
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Tooting
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The up-and-coming South London area is popular for a number of reasons, from its curry houses to its exceptional markets. From it’s the multitude of independent businesses, the scented market stalls and the fact that you can purchase a fuchsia sari, hand-picked blood oranges, authentic Turkish baklava, fish and chips, and a proper south Indian curry, all in a few footsteps of each other. Voted by Lonely Planet as one of the coolest urban places to live in the world.
Wimbledon feels very much like a self-contained ‘village’ with most things such as pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. There are lots of sports clubs (not just tennis!) offering a social aspect not found in many other districts of the city. There are also a range of museums and theatres in the area. Wimbledon hosts perhaps the most well known and prestigious tennis tournament in the world—and certainly one of the top four.
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Wimbledon
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Wimbledon feels very much like a self-contained ‘village’ with most things such as pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. There are lots of sports clubs (not just tennis!) offering a social aspect not found in many other districts of the city. There are also a range of museums and theatres in the area. Wimbledon hosts perhaps the most well known and prestigious tennis tournament in the world—and certainly one of the top four.
Outdoor space is plentiful in Balham, which is surrounded by not one, but three leafy commons: Clapham, Wandsworth and Tooting. And for good measure, Battersea Park is also on the doorstep. There are plenty of great restaurants in Balham, including The Cyclist (said to be a ‘modern British pub’), The Avalon (a posh gastropub), and trendy cafe Foxcroft and Ginger. With cuisine from around the world from Japanese to Lebanese and everything in between, you are spoilt for choice. For something more relaxed, head to a plethora of independent coffee shops and brunch stops. Balham is also famous for its Sewing Machine Museum which has one of the best collections of sewing machines in the world.
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Balham
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Outdoor space is plentiful in Balham, which is surrounded by not one, but three leafy commons: Clapham, Wandsworth and Tooting. And for good measure, Battersea Park is also on the doorstep. There are plenty of great restaurants in Balham, including The Cyclist (said to be a ‘modern British pub’), The Avalon (a posh gastropub), and trendy cafe Foxcroft and Ginger. With cuisine from around the world from Japanese to Lebanese and everything in between, you are spoilt for choice. For something more relaxed, head to a plethora of independent coffee shops and brunch stops. Balham is also famous for its Sewing Machine Museum which has one of the best collections of sewing machines in the world.
Named one of the best places to live in London 2020 by The Sunday Times and the 11th coolest neighbourhood in the world 2019, Peckham is a highly sought-after area that boasts fashionable bars and restaurants, award-winning architecture and a strong sense of community spirit.
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Peckham
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Named one of the best places to live in London 2020 by The Sunday Times and the 11th coolest neighbourhood in the world 2019, Peckham is a highly sought-after area that boasts fashionable bars and restaurants, award-winning architecture and a strong sense of community spirit.
Enjoy Putney’s riverside pubs and restaurants. By day, locals and visitors to the area compete for an outdoor seat overlooking the Thames while by night, the bars and pubs along Putney High Street attract big crowds who have come to enjoy live music and cocktails aplenty. The food scene in Putney is definitely up and coming with friendly local cafés and family run restaurants proving to be the most popular.
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Putney
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Enjoy Putney’s riverside pubs and restaurants. By day, locals and visitors to the area compete for an outdoor seat overlooking the Thames while by night, the bars and pubs along Putney High Street attract big crowds who have come to enjoy live music and cocktails aplenty. The food scene in Putney is definitely up and coming with friendly local cafés and family run restaurants proving to be the most popular.
Richmond London, in England, is a pretty Thames-side town with stately architecture, passing rowers, great shops and dining, along with easy access to central London. It is a place well worth visiting.
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Richmond
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Richmond London, in England, is a pretty Thames-side town with stately architecture, passing rowers, great shops and dining, along with easy access to central London. It is a place well worth visiting.

Sightseeing

Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned Grade II* listed coal-fired power station, located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Nine Elms, Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS Allott & Son Engineers. The architects were J. Theo Halliday and Giles Gilbert Scott. The station is one of the world's largest brick buildings and notable for its original, Art Deco interior fittings and decor. Its a great place to take a photo outside.
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Battersea Power Station
Circus Road West
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Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned Grade II* listed coal-fired power station, located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Nine Elms, Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS Allott & Son Engineers. The architects were J. Theo Halliday and Giles Gilbert Scott. The station is one of the world's largest brick buildings and notable for its original, Art Deco interior fittings and decor. Its a great place to take a photo outside.
For over 600 years this bridge was the key crossing point of the Thames in London, ferrying people, goods and livestock across the river. With its shops, houses, churches and gatehouse, it was an iconic feature of the City of London.
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London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge Lane
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For over 600 years this bridge was the key crossing point of the Thames in London, ferrying people, goods and livestock across the river. With its shops, houses, churches and gatehouse, it was an iconic feature of the City of London.
Situated on London's buzzing South Bank, the 72-storey glass-encased tower is modern, luxurious and cool. Inside, it houses a five-star hotel, four restaurants, high-class bars and the most unobscured views of the city.
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더 샤드
32 London Bridge St
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Situated on London's buzzing South Bank, the 72-storey glass-encased tower is modern, luxurious and cool. Inside, it houses a five-star hotel, four restaurants, high-class bars and the most unobscured views of the city.
Is the London Eye worth the views? The simple answer is yes. This is London's equivalent to the Eiffel Tower and there's no denying that London has one of the most impressive skylines in the world. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, over 20 miles away!
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런던 아이
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Is the London Eye worth the views? The simple answer is yes. This is London's equivalent to the Eiffel Tower and there's no denying that London has one of the most impressive skylines in the world. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle, over 20 miles away!
Located in the bridge's twin towers, the Tower Bridge Experience or more popularly known as Tower Bridge Exhibition, gives visitors a deep insight into the Tower Bridge's unique and rich history, as well as panoramic views of London from its famous walkways.
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타워 브리지
Tower Bridge Road
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Located in the bridge's twin towers, the Tower Bridge Experience or more popularly known as Tower Bridge Exhibition, gives visitors a deep insight into the Tower Bridge's unique and rich history, as well as panoramic views of London from its famous walkways.
Hampton Court Palace in London is grand, historic, and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Visitors can freely wander, exploring life in a royal palace from the Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian times.
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윈젯고속페리
Hampton Court Way
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Hampton Court Palace in London is grand, historic, and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Visitors can freely wander, exploring life in a royal palace from the Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian times.
Attractions in South Bank and Waterloo include the iconic London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, The London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure! London. For entertainment, catch a performance or film at the National Theatre, the Southbank Centre, BFI IMAX, plus the Old Vic and Young Vic theatres. For places to eat in South Bank and Waterloo, explore the restaurants and bars along the river, in the street-art-covered Leake Street Arches and around quirky Gabriel's Wharf.
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Southbank Centre
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Attractions in South Bank and Waterloo include the iconic London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, The London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure! London. For entertainment, catch a performance or film at the National Theatre, the Southbank Centre, BFI IMAX, plus the Old Vic and Young Vic theatres. For places to eat in South Bank and Waterloo, explore the restaurants and bars along the river, in the street-art-covered Leake Street Arches and around quirky Gabriel's Wharf.
While the artwork is likely to be your top priority while visiting a museum, a great London view is always welcome. Here, the Tate Modern wins – with a comprehensive viewing terrace which is open to visitors all year, and offers a full panorama of London's skyline.
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Bankside
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While the artwork is likely to be your top priority while visiting a museum, a great London view is always welcome. Here, the Tate Modern wins – with a comprehensive viewing terrace which is open to visitors all year, and offers a full panorama of London's skyline.
The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew is a wonderful space for plant lovers who wish to spend their day meandering around one of the most interesting (green) spaces in London. Kew is one of the world's most famed botanic gardens due to its sheer plant and fungi diversity
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
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The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew is a wonderful space for plant lovers who wish to spend their day meandering around one of the most interesting (green) spaces in London. Kew is one of the world's most famed botanic gardens due to its sheer plant and fungi diversity
The Kia Oval is one of the world's most famous sports grounds and has been home to Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845 also boasts the title of the birthplace of cricket's Ashes.
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The Oval
Kennington Oval
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The Kia Oval is one of the world's most famous sports grounds and has been home to Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845 also boasts the title of the birthplace of cricket's Ashes.

여행 팁

교통편

Use the underground and buses they are quicker than taxis

Don't bother with an Oyster card: Use a contactless debit or credit card. Download CityMapper. Consider cycling. Take advantage of the bus hopper fare. Travel by boat. Always stand on the right. Travel off peak. Check distances (you might be able to walk).
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You can be anyone you want in London

Book as much as advance as possible. Visit London free attractions: Gardens, parks, museums, galleries. Head to Oxford Circus for all your shopping needs. Book your Theatre tickets in advance or try queuing on the day to get a cheap last minute seat. Buy the London pass if you are wanting to see lots of attractions to save cash. Use credit or debit (a lot of places don’t take cash) Look right when crossing the road. Tipping is not customary but is a nice gesture (service charge is often included).
경비 절약 방법

There is a lot of London to see for free

Enjoy free views of the city. Buy the London pass if you are wanting to see lots of attractions to save cash. Walk or rent a bike. Use the same credit or debit card on the underground. Avoid tourist restaurants and eat in local authentic places. Bring a refillable water bottle (there are dispensers around the city). Grab a free Timeout magazine to see what free/discounted activities are taking place. Join a free walking tour. Avoid traveling at peak times.
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The list is endless...

Theatre shows. The Westend. London Eye. Buckingham Palace. The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour. Palace of Westminster (Big Ben). Red Double Decker Busses. King's Cross Station (and Platform 9 and ¾). Trafalgar Square. Tower of London. Westminster Abbey. Fish & Chips. Lunch at Borough Market. A Roast Dinner. Afternoon Tea. Notting Hill. Portobello market. Spitafields market. Brick lane. Oxford/Regent Street. The Shard. Museums/Galleries. St Pauls Cathedral. The many bridges. Camden/Camden Lock. Piccadilly Circus.
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Book in advance to save money

Train tickets Harry Potter Tour Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibitions Theatre, Ballet, Opera Restaurants Bars Buckingham Palace The Sky Garden The Shard London eye Tower Bridge Tower of London Westminster Abbey St Paul’s Cathedral London Dungeons
준비물

You will walk a lot in London

Type G Plug or universal travel adaptor. Clothes for all occasions/weather. Warm, layered clothes. Swimwear. Comfortable shoes/trainers. Layered clothing. A decent coat or jacket. Embrace the 'no dress code' dress code. Bring a bag with a zip.
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