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Sweet Treats

Godfrey’s Popcorn
England · Godfrey’s Popcorn · 40 Tavistock St, London WC2E 7PB, UK

Buns From Home
England · Buns From Home · 12 Camden Passage, London N1 8ED, UK

Chai Guys
England · Chai Guys - Covent Garden · Seven Dials Market, 35 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LD, UK

CRUMB
England · CRUMB · 8 Charlton Place, London N1 8AJ, UK

Ben's Cookies
England · Ben's Cookies · 355-361 Oxford St, Sedley Pl, London W1C 2AE, UK
Stalwart retail chain producing handmade cookies, with added nuts, chocolate or fruit.

GAIL's Bakery
England · GAIL's Bakery High Street Kensington · 240 - 242 Kensington High St, London W8 6NH, UK

Blank Street Coffee
England · Blank Street Coffee · 59 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JS, UK

JENKI Matcha Selfridges
England · JENKI Matcha Selfridges · Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1C 1JT, UK

The Feel Good Bakery
Nine Elms · The Feel Good Bakery: Battersea Power Station · Riverside Walk, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AX, UK

Bits and Bobs Bakery
England · Bits and Bobs Bakery · 92A Stockwell Rd, London SW9 9HR, UK

The Notting Hill Bookshop Café
England · The Notting Hill Bookshop Café · 15B Blenheim Cres, London W11 2EE, UK

Turnips (Chocolate Strawberries)
England · Turnips, Borough Market (Greengrocers) · 43, Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, UK
Museums

Tate Britain
England · Tate Britain · Millbank, London SW1P 4RG, UK
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

Tate Modern
England · Tate Modern · Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

National Portrait Gallery
England · National Portrait Gallery · St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE, UK
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.

National Gallery
England · National Gallery · Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.

British Museum
England · British Museum · Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

Natural History Museum
South Kensington · Natural History Museum · Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, UK
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

Victoria and Albert Museum
England · Victoria and Albert Museum · Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

the Design Museum
England · the Design Museum · 224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG, UK
Displays of contemporary design & innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.

Saatchi Gallery
England · Saatchi Gallery · Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, UK
Up-and-coming and established contemporary art exhibited in 19th-century Duke of York headquarters.

Wallace Collection
England · Wallace Collection · Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, UK
Museum of world-sourced antiques, sculpture, artworks and armour, set within a palatial townhouse.

The Courtauld Gallery
England · The Courtauld Gallery · Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN, UK
Elegant gallery with a wide collection of art, including works by Monet, Van Gogh & Cézanne.

Kenwood House
England · Kenwood House · Hampstead Ln, London NW3 7JR, UK
A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

Museum of Brands
England · Museum of Brands · 111-117 Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QT, UK
12,000-strong collection of packets, adverts and items from the Victorian era to the present day.

Garden Museum
England · Garden Museum · 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB, UK
Charming church-turned museum featuring horticultural exhibits & an elegant cafe.
Bookstores

South Kensington Books
South Kensington · South Kensington Books · 22 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, UK

Daunt Books
England · Daunt Books Marylebone · 84 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4QW, UK
Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles.

The Notting Hill Bookshop
England · The Notting Hill Bookshop · 13 Blenheim Cres, London W11 2EE, UK
Warm, wood-lined shop with a focus on travel books as well as educational titles for children.

Waterstones
England · Waterstones · 130 Kensington High St, London W8 7RL, UK
A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

Word On The Water - The London Bookbarge
England · Word On The Water - The London Bookbarge · Regent's Canal Towpath, London N1C 4LW, UK
Quirky bookstore on a canal barge offering indoor & outdoor shelves for a wide variety of titles.
Outings

London Waterbus Company (Little Venice) Regents Canal Waterbus
England · London Waterbus Company (Little Venice) Regents Canal Waterbus · Little Venice, Browning, s Pool, Maida Vale, Blomfield Rd, London W9 2PF, UK

Lord's Cricket Ground
England · Lord's Cricket Ground · St John's Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN, UK
Middlesex County Cricket Club's ground & traditional home of English cricket, with a museum.

Royal Ballet and Opera
England · Royal Ballet and Opera · Bow St, London WC2E 9DD, UK
Performances by Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies in stately Covent Garden theatre.

The Blood & Tears Walk
East End

Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
England · Ritzy Cinema and Cafe · Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, London SW2 1JG, UK
Restored 1911 cinema with cafe and bar, showing a varied programme across multiple screens.

Clapham Picturehouse
England · Clapham Picturehouse · 76 Venn St, London SW4 0AT, UK
Independent arthouse cinema with modern seating and bar showing mainstream, classic and cult films.
Restaurants

Taro
Lillington and Longmoore Gardens · Taro · Bank House, 1 Churton St, Lillington and Longmoore Gardens, London SW1V 2JX, UK

Dishoom
England · Dishoom Canary Wharf · 13 Water St, London E14 5GX, UK

Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza
Nine Elms · Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Battersea · 2 Arches Lane Circus, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AB, UK
Trendy dining in a rustic space with a brick-barrel ceiling offering cocktails & bottomless pizzas.

El Pastor
Nine Elms · El Pastor Battersea · El Pastor Battersea Circus West Village Battersea Power Station Unit 21-22, Nine Elms, London SW11 8EZ, UK

Pear Tree Cafe
England · Pear Tree Cafe · Lakeside Cafe Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Casual waterfront spot with all-day brunch & drinks, plus outdoor picnic tables.

The Union Paddington
England · The Union Paddington · 4 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EZ, UK
Airy bar and grill set in a canalside business development, for Modern European dishes and tapas.

Megan's Clapham Old Town Restaurant
England · Megan's Clapham Old Town Restaurant (Clapham) · 55-57 The Pavement, London SW4 0JQ, UK

Tokyo Diner
England · Tokyo Diner · 2 Newport Pl, London WC2H 7JP, UK
Simple Japanese diner serving sushi, bento, noodles and curries.
Green Spaces

Eden Dock
England · Eden Dock · Eden Dock, Heron Quays Rd, London E14 4HJ, UK

Mudchute Park and Farm
England · Mudchute Park and Farm Pier Street · Pier St, London E14 3HP, UK
Home to rare breeds, horses & ponies, plus a pets' corner, with animal encounter sessions.

Regents Park
England · Regents Park · Regent's Park, London NW1, UK

Hyde Park
England · Hyde Park · London, UK
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

Green Park
England · Green Park · Green Park, London SW1A 1AA, UK
Spacious park with deckchair-scattered lawns, mature trees and views of regal local neighbours.

St James's Park
England · St James's Park · London SW1A 2BJ, UK
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

Hampstead Heath
England · Hampstead Heath · London, UK
Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.

Holland Park
Holland Park · Holland Park · Holland Park, London, UK

Kew Gardens
England · Kew Gardens · Richmond, UK
Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

Battersea Park
England · Battersea Park · London SW11 4NJ, UK
Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

Crossrail Place Roof Garden
England · Crossrail Place Roof Garden · Crossrail Pl, London E14 5AB, UK
Greenery from around the world & performances in a lattice-roofed space atop a retail complex.
Food

JOE & THE JUICE
England · JOE & THE JUICE · Street, 63 Hampstead High St, London NW3 1QP, UK

It’s Bagels
England · It’s Bagels Soho · 8 D'Arblay St, London W1F 8DP, UK

Relish - The Sandwich Bar
England · Relish - The Sandwich Bar · 8 John Islip St, London SW1P 4PY, UK
Family-run snack bar, opened in 1990, with freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes and coffee.

Fortnum & Mason Bagel Bar
Piccadilly Circus

Fantuan London 飯團鋪子
England · Fantuan London 飯團鋪子 · 25 Camden Passage, London N1 8EA, UK

Spitalfields Market
England · Spitalfields Market · 65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, UK
Lively market with independent vendors for clothing, jewelry, home items, art & gourmet products.

I Thai
England · I Thai · Old Spitalfields Market, Horner Square, London E1 6EW, UK

Seven Dials Market
England · Seven Dials Market · Earlham St, London WC2H 9LX, UK
Chic multi-level food court with dozens of micro-restaurants & bars, plus a bookshop & event space.

Los Gordos
England · Los Gordos · Los Gordos, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9AU, UK

Eki Bento
England · Eki Bento · 2nd Floor, Hawley Wharf, Unit M211, Food Court, Water Ln., London NW1 8JZ, UK

Borough Market
England · Borough Market · London SE1 9AL, UK
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

The Black Pig
England · The Black Pig · Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG, UK

Tacos Padre
England · Tacos Padre · The Borough Market Kitchen Padre, Winchester Walk, Jubilee, London SE1 9AG, UK
Laid-back stand in Borough Market dispensing Mexican street food-style dishes, plus margaritas.
Shops

Fortnum & Mason
England · Fortnum & Mason · 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER, UK
18th-century department store known for its gourmet groceries including tea and posh preserves.

Selfridges
England · Selfridges · 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, UK
Upscale department store stocking designer & popular clothing brands plus housewares & gifts.

Harrods
England · Harrods · 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL, UK

Battersea Power Station
Nine Elms · Battersea Power Station · Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD, UK
Repurposed riverside Victorian power station featuring luxury shops, dining & entertainment.

Choosing Keeping
England · Choosing Keeping · 21 Tower St, London WC2H 9NS, UK
Nestled in London's Covent Garden, Choosing Keeping is a charming stationery shop that feels like stepping back in time. It's a haven for paper lovers, filled with exquisite notebooks, pens, and unique writing accessories. Expect a curated selection of high-quality goods and a delightful, old-world atmosphere that inspires creativity.

HAYGEN
England · HAYGEN · 114 Islington High St, London N1 8EG, UK

Paddington Store
England · Paddington Store · London W2 1HB, UK
Train-station store specializing in Paddington Bear products, from books & plush toys to marmalade.

The Blue Door
England · The Blue Door · 131 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DY, UK

Portobello Market
England · Portobello Market · London W11 1LJ, UK
Vintage goods, street eats, souvenirs & more on offer at a bustling weekly market.

Notting hill store
England · Notting hill store · 4 Pembridge Rd, London W11 3HL, UK

The Portobello Print & Map Shop
England · The Portobello Print & Map Shop · 109 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QB, UK
Longtime retailer featuring old maps & engravings, plus decorative flower, animal & maritime prints.

Leadenhall Market
City of London · Leadenhall Market · Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT, UK
Historical, Victorian indoor marketplace with apparel & accessory stores, plus restaurants & bars.
Pubs & Drinks

White Swan
England · White Swan · 14 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1V 2SA, UK
Sizeable low-lit pub with banquettes and heavy curtains, plus pavement tables.

Crown & Anchor
England · Crown & Anchor · 246 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6AQ, UK
Brick-walled pub with infuser beer tap to increase the hops in their selection of interesting beers.

Darcie & May Green
England · Darcie & May Green · Grand Union Canal, Sheldon Square, Central W2 6DS, UK
Vibrant eatery on a barge designed by pop artist Sir Peter Blake offering Australian fare & drinks.

The Peckham Pelican
England · The Peckham Pelican · 92 Peckham Rd, London SE15 5PY, UK
Bohemian spot for daytime bagels, salads and cakes, plus evening pizzas with live music and events.

Flight Club Victoria
England · Flight Club Victoria · 6 Sir Simon Milton Sq, London SW1E 5DJ, UK

Earl of Lonsdale
England · Earl of Lonsdale · 277-281 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2QA, UK
Laid-back Samuel Smith's tavern with wood partitions, comfortable, quirky lounge, beer garden.

Sea Containers Restaurant
England · Sea Containers Restaurant · 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD, UK
Sophisticated restaurant offering an innovative, ingredient-led menu, plus views of the river.
Train Trips

Liverpool
England, Liverpool · Liverpool · Liverpool, UK

Bath
England, Bath · Bath · Bath, UK

Stonehenge
England · Stonehenge · Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK
Legendary neolithic monument made using stones transported from Wales & built for unknown purposes.

Edinburgh
Scotland, Edinburgh · Edinburgh · Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city steeped in history and brimming with vibrant culture. Located in the Lothian region, it's known for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle perched atop an extinct volcano. The city offers a unique blend of old and new, with the medieval Old Town and the elegant Georgian New Town both designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From its lively festivals to its charming pubs and restaurants, Edinburgh provides a captivating and unforgettable experience.

Oxford
England, Oxford · Oxford · Oxford, UK

Seven Sisters
England · Seven Sisters · Seven Sisters, Eastbourne BN20 0AB, UK
Series of 7 white chalk cliffs along the English Channel in South Downs National Park.

Brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove · Brighton · Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK

Canterbury
England, Canterbury · Canterbury · Canterbury, UK












