Your place in the city
by ellie
Elizabeth Street provides the village experience im the centre of London. The traditional Victorian street houses an array of independent retailers – from chemists and stationers to world famous fashion and interior designers.
Top tip: Visit in December and treat yourself to seasonal treats and gifts at Elizabeth Street’s pop-up Christmas market.
Fun fact: Elizabeth Street was built and opened in the 1860s.
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King’s Road is home to unique eateries, trendy boutiques and glamorous designer shops. Stretching through Chelsea and Fulham, King’s Road is famously known for its 1960s style and affluent community.
Top tip: Hunt for treasures at the Chelsea Antiques Market.
Fun fact: King’s Road derives its name from its function as a private road used by King Charles II to travel to Kew.
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Located in the heart of West London, Portobello Market has been around since the 19th century and stretches for two miles down Portobello Road. Selling everything from precious antiques to bread and fruit, the market is a must visit for any avid shopper.
Top tip: For the full effect of the market, visit on a Saturday but be prepared for large crowds.
Fun fact: The life of the market began when the nuns that lived on Portobello Farm started selling milk and produce.
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Kensington Gardens is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and is home to the stunning Kensington Palace, the Serpentine Gallery and picturesque Italian gardens.
Top tip: If you are visiting with children, don’t forget to check out the two playgrounds and the Peter Pan statue.
Fun fact: The gardens cover 275 acres and was originally a part of Hyde Park.
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Battersea Park is located on the south bank of the River Thames and is home to outdoor sports facilities, a boating lake and a small children’s zoo.
Top tip: Experience London from the tree tops at the Go Ape centre in the heart of Battersea Park.
Fun fact: The first Football match played under Football Association rules was played in Battersea Park on the 9th of January 1864.
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Tate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world from 1500 to the present day and is the oldest gallery in the Tate network. The gallery was formerly known as the National Gallery of British Art and houses work from the likes of John Constable, William Blake and J.M.W. Turner.
Top tip: Get the full Tate experience by getting a speed boat from the Millbank Millennium Pier outside Tate Britain down the River Thames to the Tate Modern.
Fun fact: The Tate Britain is situated on the location of the former Millbank Prison.
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