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Kew Gardens

Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks / Parks in Richmond

Kew, Richmond, London TW9 3AB

Rating_5 33 reviews

Tags: botanical, botanical gardens, exotic, flowers, garden, gardening, gardens, kew, park, plants, trees, walk

xxantage_capricornxx (1243 points) 12-07-2008

Nice on a warm day, cool places, lots of plans, big greenhouse, better to go early in the moring to avoid big crowds. more...

Shakespeare's Globe

Arts & Entertainment » Theatres in Southwark

21 New Globe Walk, Southwark, London SE1 9DT

Rating_5 27 reviews

Tags: acting, art, drama, elizabethan, globe, globe theatre, history, open air, plays, shakespeare, theatre, tour

Sarah2 (76 points) 23-07-2008

Fantastic - always a quality performance and one of the most unique theatres ever. Surrounded by wooden beams, listening to that beautiful prose in... more...

John Lewis plc

Shopping » Department Stores in London

Oxford Street, London W1A 1EX

Rating_5 24 reviews

Tags: choice, department, fashion, furniture, great, haberdashery, john, lewis, quality, service, store, value

mija617 (441 points) 08-07-2008

John Lewis has such a nice variety of goods: I especially like the handbag area! The new food hall is also very nice. The prices are competitive... more...

Primrose Hill

Arts & Entertainment » Parks in London

Primrose Hill, London NW1

Rating_5 20 reviews

Tags: dawndelyse, hill, london, of, park, primrose hill, spectacular, summer, view, views, village, your

pyekan69 (18 points) 22-07-2008

This is near where I live in Hampstead. I used to walk over Primrose Hill every day when I was working for the BBC. Over the Hill and through Regen... more...

Royal Albert Hall

Arts & Entertainment » Theatres in South Kensington | Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in South Kensington | Nightlife » Music Venues in South Kensington

Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Rating_5 16 reviews

Tags: architecture, concerts, landmark, music, theatre

jookiz (548 points) 23-04-2008

I recently went to the Royal Albert Hall to see Cirque du Soleil, a wonderful performance of outstanding acrobats and gymnasts doing all sorts of c... more...

Greenwich Market

Shopping » Department Stores / Markets in Greenwich

Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London SE10

Rating_5 11 reviews

Tags: and, arts, drinks, food, friendly, fun, gifts, home decoration, market, shops, weekend, weekends

lot_the_bot (448 points) 15-07-2008

Greenwich Market is the place to find treasures of all shapes and sizes. From Vintage clothing to retro furniture to beautiful diamonds and classic... more...

Liberty PLC

Shopping » Department Stores in Soho

Regent Street, Soho, London W1B 5AH

Rating_5 12 reviews

Tags: accessories, department, designers, fashion, ladieswear, lingerie, luxury, menswear, shopping, store, unique, womenswear

sophistar (868 points) 15-07-2008

The creaking floorboards, heady scents and squishy leather of Liberty will never fail to make me feel simultaneously overjoyed, comforted, thrille... more...

Crown & Goose

Pubs & Bars » Pubs in Camden

100 Arlington Road, Camden, London NW1 7HP

Rating_5 10 reviews

Tags: beer, camden, chips, cosy, cute, dark, food, great service, london pride, pub, pubs, rustic

Darryl Snow (1459 points) 09-07-2008

I am also very sad to hear this place is losing. Very nice atmosphere, great drinks, and the fish and chips were the best I have ever had I think. ... more...

Flat White Ltd

Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in London

17 Berwick Street, London W1F 0PT

Rating_5 9 reviews

Tags: 'lunch', australia, cafe, coffee, espresso, espresso bar, flat white, independent, kiwi, latte, new zealand, quality

sophistar (868 points) 15-07-2008

Oh how I love this little joint! Is there any joy greater than a morning coffee presented to you by name and accompanied by a truly rare commodity ... more...