Guidebook for Islington
Food Scene
Fabulous local Organic coffee shop - Eliz and Angelo are great hosts, coffee is amazing, and their snacks and food are the best.
Naturalis Coffee House
9 Chapel MarketFabulous local Organic coffee shop - Eliz and Angelo are great hosts, coffee is amazing, and their snacks and food are the best.
Amazing. In a great location in front of the new St Martin's Art College, in the All New and Reclaimed Kings Cross development
186 recommandé par les habitants
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareAmazing. In a great location in front of the new St Martin's Art College, in the All New and Reclaimed Kings Cross development
Shopping
Most weekdays there is a streetmarket here, on Sunday mornings there is a classic Organic Farmers Market. Loads of interesting boutiques and shops along the road too.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Chapel Market
Chapel MarketMost weekdays there is a streetmarket here, on Sunday mornings there is a classic Organic Farmers Market. Loads of interesting boutiques and shops along the road too.
Shop literally till you drop - from Tottenham Court Road (electronics./furniture) to Oxford and up to Bond St (don't miss Regent's St) and get the best of everything in the World - its all here
1427 recommandé par les habitants
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetShop literally till you drop - from Tottenham Court Road (electronics./furniture) to Oxford and up to Bond St (don't miss Regent's St) and get the best of everything in the World - its all here
A world famous tourist attraction - an old market now filled with 1000s of shops and boutiques, also great street food. Some of the best pubs, restaurants & nightlife round the Market after dark.
1028 recommandé par les habitants
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlA world famous tourist attraction - an old market now filled with 1000s of shops and boutiques, also great street food. Some of the best pubs, restaurants & nightlife round the Market after dark.
Sightseeing
British Museum
Great Russell StreetIts the Best. Worldwide I would say.
Have to see this classically beautiful centrepiece of London - can't miss seeing it actually, from any of the bridges or high points!
845 recommandé par les habitants
St. Paul's Cathedral
Have to see this classically beautiful centrepiece of London - can't miss seeing it actually, from any of the bridges or high points!
Because its amazingly new. View from the top is incredible, you can eat (if you can stomach heights) or you can just look out.
828 recommandé par les habitants
The Shard
32 London Bridge StBecause its amazingly new. View from the top is incredible, you can eat (if you can stomach heights) or you can just look out.
Amazing ancient churchyard and church behind the new modern stations, for picnics, sightseeing and chilling
St Pancras Parish Church
165 Euston RdAmazing ancient churchyard and church behind the new modern stations, for picnics, sightseeing and chilling
Kids, joggers, cyclists - within 500m of the apartment. From here canal leads to Camden Market, or east to Victoria Park, Borough Market, Mile End, Canary Wharf, the Thames,
339 recommandé par les habitants
Regent's Canal
Kids, joggers, cyclists - within 500m of the apartment. From here canal leads to Camden Market, or east to Victoria Park, Borough Market, Mile End, Canary Wharf, the Thames,
Go for a ride on the Eye and see London in a whole new light. Go at night then take in a show on the Embankment.
39 recommandé par les habitants
London Eye Millennium Pier - Embankment Pier
Go for a ride on the Eye and see London in a whole new light. Go at night then take in a show on the Embankment.
Buckingham Palace
The Queen lives here!
Prince George hangs out here - and the duckpond is a sight to see!
607 recommandé par les habitants
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensPrince George hangs out here - and the duckpond is a sight to see!
Amazing museum a short walk from the apartment - Queens Golden carriage is housed here
300 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of London
Museum of LondonAmazing museum a short walk from the apartment - Queens Golden carriage is housed here
Entertainment & Activities
Wildlife in the absolute centre of London - a friendly local public garden with ducks and stuff - great for a morning out.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Camley Street Natural Park
12 Camley StWildlife in the absolute centre of London - a friendly local public garden with ducks and stuff - great for a morning out.
It a Royal Park - huge, always something to see. Beautifully located.
1607 recommandé par les habitants
The Regent's Park
It a Royal Park - huge, always something to see. Beautifully located.
Zoological Society of London
Its the Zoo
Arts & Culture
Shows, Shows and more shows - some of the best in the world are here.
436 recommandé par les habitants
Southbank Centre
Shows, Shows and more shows - some of the best in the world are here.
Shows here are amazingly expensive but one of the most beautiful theatres in London
252 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetShows here are amazingly expensive but one of the most beautiful theatres in London
Amazing modern dance venue. Matthew Bourne usually hosts his latest shows here.
253 recommandé par les habitants
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Amazing modern dance venue. Matthew Bourne usually hosts his latest shows here.
O2 Academy Islington
16 Parkfield StMusic venue
Great old-fashioned local cinema with bar and plush red velvet seats -
177 recommandé par les habitants
Everyman Screen on the Green
83 Upper StGreat old-fashioned local cinema with bar and plush red velvet seats -
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetLocal theatre - some great shows
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadArsenal Football club home ground
Fabulous world and classical music venue, 5 mins walk, also the home of the Guardian and Observer newspapers with some interesting related events/workshops
50 recommandé par les habitants
WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayFabulous world and classical music venue, 5 mins walk, also the home of the Guardian and Observer newspapers with some interesting related events/workshops
One of the best modern art museums in the world - walk or cycle across the amazing pedestrian bridge from St Paul's
2008 recommandé par les habitants
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the best modern art museums in the world - walk or cycle across the amazing pedestrian bridge from St Paul's
Amazing entertainment complex with cinemas, theatre, music hall and art galleries as well as great places to eat and hang out (free wifi throughout). Close to City of London for office types
509 recommandé par les habitants
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetAmazing entertainment complex with cinemas, theatre, music hall and art galleries as well as great places to eat and hang out (free wifi throughout). Close to City of London for office types
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightlife - See, and be Seen - dance, eat, drink, just Party - there ain't any other place in the world except maybe Times Square that has nightlife like this!!!
93 recommandé par les habitants
Soho Square
Soho SquareNightlife - See, and be Seen - dance, eat, drink, just Party - there ain't any other place in the world except maybe Times Square that has nightlife like this!!!
Everything Else
The Arcade
The centre of the City of London for most work
THE transport hub - Eurostar to Europe
253 recommandé par les habitants
St Pancras International station
Euston RoadTHE transport hub - Eurostar to Europe
SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh StConferences and training courses.
University of London
32 Russell SquareConferences and Classes
Art, including Banksy and other happening Street artists, loads of live entertainment, endless shopping, family fun, loads of places to eat. Easily spend the whole weekend in just this area.
696 recommandé par les habitants
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StArt, including Banksy and other happening Street artists, loads of live entertainment, endless shopping, family fun, loads of places to eat. Easily spend the whole weekend in just this area.