English countryside in the heart of a City
Sightseeing
Hampstead Heath
Good scenery and walks away from the city hussle.
Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath is great for an energetic walk. Downtown Abbey fans will love the wonderful old kitchen on show next to the cafe, dogs welcome.
154 locals recommend
Kenwood House
Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath is great for an energetic walk. Downtown Abbey fans will love the wonderful old kitchen on show next to the cafe, dogs welcome.
Walthamstow Marshes
Lea Bridge RoadBeautiful canal walks along through to Lee Valley.
A 15-20 walk away from the apartment. Two ponds, cafe in a mini mansion overlooking the animal enclosure. Deer, goats, ducks and geese to be seen roaming about. An interesting drinking water fountain at the back of the cafe building. Seek out gentrified trendy shopping if you exit at the Stoke Newington High Street side by the quaint old church.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesA 15-20 walk away from the apartment. Two ponds, cafe in a mini mansion overlooking the animal enclosure. Deer, goats, ducks and geese to be seen roaming about. An interesting drinking water fountain at the back of the cafe building. Seek out gentrified trendy shopping if you exit at the Stoke Newington High Street side by the quaint old church.
Very historic place pertaining to the Great Fire of London. Certain times of the year, you can climb up inside the pillar.
107 locals recommend
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish Street HillVery historic place pertaining to the Great Fire of London. Certain times of the year, you can climb up inside the pillar.
Always good to be by the Thames Riverside and what better than to see a full size replica of Sir Francis Drakes Ship. Carry on walking along the embankment for historic pubs, The Globe theatre and the Tate Modern Art Gallery.
51 locals recommend
Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetAlways good to be by the Thames Riverside and what better than to see a full size replica of Sir Francis Drakes Ship. Carry on walking along the embankment for historic pubs, The Globe theatre and the Tate Modern Art Gallery.
Tower of London
Speaks for itself.
Surrounded by water reservoirs with water sports and cafe. within walking distance and near Clissold Park.
81 locals recommend
Castle Climbing Centre
Green LanesSurrounded by water reservoirs with water sports and cafe. within walking distance and near Clissold Park.
Shopping
Great for vintage shopping and stylish new trends. Street food in abundance in the Stables market area. Lots to see, can take most of the day up. 29 Bus goes straight into Camden Town.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlGreat for vintage shopping and stylish new trends. Street food in abundance in the Stables market area. Lots to see, can take most of the day up. 29 Bus goes straight into Camden Town.
Quirky backstreet Soho, where shops sell interesting theatrical fabrics not easily found in your standard sewing shops.
46 locals recommend
Berwick Street Market
Berwick StreetQuirky backstreet Soho, where shops sell interesting theatrical fabrics not easily found in your standard sewing shops.
The Green is towards the Angel End of Upper Street. This end has your traditional franchises in the Mall but across the road tucked away is Camden Passage antique shops and market. Not to be confused with Camden Town Market. The more interesting shops can be found if you walk towards Highbury and Islington Station. Good eateries too.
Islington Green
Upper StreetThe Green is towards the Angel End of Upper Street. This end has your traditional franchises in the Mall but across the road tucked away is Camden Passage antique shops and market. Not to be confused with Camden Town Market. The more interesting shops can be found if you walk towards Highbury and Islington Station. Good eateries too.
Still part of Camden Town shopping experience but more vintage items to be located in the Stables section of the Market.
19 locals recommend
The Stables Market
Chalk Farm RoadStill part of Camden Town shopping experience but more vintage items to be located in the Stables section of the Market.
Very crowded on a Sunday. Morning market with bargains to be had if you wait for the stalls to pack up and clear unsold bunches of flowers. Interesting shops with hand crafted wares, and food.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadVery crowded on a Sunday. Morning market with bargains to be had if you wait for the stalls to pack up and clear unsold bunches of flowers. Interesting shops with hand crafted wares, and food.
Food scene
Foodies love this market. Not cheap but its got a buzz .
My favourite stall is where the Olive Oil and vinegar range is mega.
See the Golden Hind Ship while you're in the area. 114 bus from Manor House goes all the way to London Bridge, which is opposite the Market.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetFoodies love this market. Not cheap but its got a buzz .
My favourite stall is where the Olive Oil and vinegar range is mega.
See the Golden Hind Ship while you're in the area. 114 bus from Manor House goes all the way to London Bridge, which is opposite the Market.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Victoria line is fast. 29 bus, for Camden Town & West End.
If you are not scared to cycle it is the best way of getting around London. No parking issues and can stop off and see what takes your fancy. But always lock your bike up and use a good D Bolt lock. Cycle lanes have increased and safer.