101 Reasons To Love London (london Official City Guide)

London City Guide 2008 101 Reasons to LOVE LONDON Your guide to the best of London + tube, bus and street maps www.visitlondon.com www.visitlondon.com Official City Guide 2008 101 Reasons Entertainment John Lewis, one of the capital’s landmark department stores, welcomes you to London Call 020 7629 7711 or visit johnlewis.com/oxfordstreet One city one planet Cover photograph: view of City of London by Peter Guenzel Image: Timothy Allen/Axiom In the heart of London’s West End, our seven floors play host to half a million lines of fashion and homewares, from designer icons to must-have fashion labels and classic British favourites. From sportswear to formal wear and furniture to candles and cushions we’ve got something to suit every taste. Famous for our excellent quality and first class customer service, we are also Never Knowingly Undersold, promising you great value on all products. We also offer complimentary services such as tax free shopping, while our experienced export service can arrange to ship your purchases anywhere in the world. Welcome to the Visit London Official City Guide 2008 where we celebrate one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. In this guide you will discover 101 reasons to love London, starting with the most important: London may be the capital of the UK, but it is also a capital for the world, with nearly every global culture represented here. The city attracts more than 15 million visitors annually, drawn by the incredible range of attractions: world-class sights, unrivalled shopping, restaurants and entertainment to suit every taste and budget, as well as a wealth of green spaces to enjoy. Read on to find out more about why we love London… Contents: Features p4-19 Sightseeing p21-35 Outdoors p37-41 Shopping p43-47 Food & Drink p49-63 Entertainment p65-72 Trip Planner p75-84 Accommodation p86-92 Index p94-95 Tube & Bus maps p96-97 London Streetmap p102 Supported by VISIT LONDON 0870 1 LONDON 0870 1 566 366 www.visitlondon.com Visit London’s Official Foreign Exchange Partner www.visitlondon.com 3 101 Reasons Vi 12 Tube Lines District, Hammersmith & City, Circle, ct ra l, N Hoxton & Brick Lane th MAARI, CIVIL SERVANT, FROM NEW ZEALAND n, Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Jubilee, W aterloo & City, East London 13 “I love exploring London on foot. A detour always reveals something I haven’t seen before” www.visitlondon.com 5 Images: Gideon Mendel; Yosuke Morikawa er With its proximity to the City, loft-dwelling residents and 24-hour buzz, it isn’t easy to view Hoxton as a village. But that’s exactly what it was in the 12th century, when quaint windmills dotted the landscape. If you look beyond the bars and contemporary art galleries, you can still find that same vibe. During the summer months, Hoxton Square is the place to people watch. Nearby Brick Lane has at