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       If you’re heading to London soon but feel overwhelmed with where to begin, this London travel guide will help map out your days, where to eat, what to do, and more. Planning a trip to London may feel strenuous at first due to the size of the city. It is one of the largest cities in Europe and has a population of almost 9 million! However, once you figure out the areas and places you want to visit, it’s easy to bounce from one place to the next. Additionally, the tube and bus transportation are easy to navigate, and taxis and Ubers can be found just about anywhere. 

Marco and I spent Christmas in London, and it couldn’t have been more magical! It was actually my first-time visiting London and a city that has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Regardless of what season you’re visiting in, London is beautiful all year round with no shortage of activities and things to do.

Table of Contents

• Getting There
• Where To Stay
• How To Get Around
• Where To Eat
• Best Time To Go

Pros and Cons

• Overall Thoughts

Getting there

If you’re coming to London by plane, chances are you will be flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR). To get to the city center from Heathrow, you can opt for the London Underground (aka the tube), Uber, taxi, or bus.

We opted for the tube and in total the journey took us about one hour to get from Heathrow to our hotel. From the airport, you will be able to get anywhere in central London in about 40-60 minutes depending on your final destination. A single, one-way ticket for this trip cost us £7 each.

In comparison, a slightly quicker alternative, but more affordable than a taxi is the new Elizabeth line. Unfortunately, this line was not running on the day we arrived due to workers being on strike. If the line is running, it can get you from Heathrow to central London in under 45 minutes, with trains every 30 minutes. Prices from Heathrow to central London cost £12.80.

If you prefer taking a coach bus over the Metro, they r un from Heathrow to Victoria Coach Station, as well as many other destinations across the UK. You can catch the bus outside terminal 4, 5 and Heathrow’s Central Bus Station, which is a short walk from terminals 2 and 3. Prices start from £10 depending on your location. 

Meanwhile, an Uber / taxi will cost you about £50-£70 and take you around 45 minutes to an hour to get to your location, depending on time of day, traffic, and your final destination.

With strikes happening often in Lon don, I advise you to take a look at their website in advance, to ensure you won’t have any stress getting from the airport to your hotel. You can check here for the strike schedule.

Where to stay

We stayed in Clerkenwell, which is on the eastern side of the city, during our four-night trip to London. Although we loved the area itself and would stay there again, I cannot say we recommend the hotel we stayed at. Alternatively, here are some other areas of London that I would suggest staying in: 

Chelsea: If you are looking for somewhere quiet with a nice & safe area, then Chealsea is a good place to look. There is also a lot of shopping around and it’s near to Thames River. Chelsea is one of London’s wealthier neighborhoods, so you may find accommodation to be pricier in this area. 

Notting Hill: If you’re looking for a “homey” type of neighborhood within a big city, then look in some options in Notting Hill. It is near Holland Park and Hyde Park, while it is also easy to explore and get around elsewhere. If you’ve seen the famous pastel-colored houses on Instagram or online- those are located in Notting Hill.

Theatre District: If you’re looking for a fun, lively, and vibrant area, try out Theatre District. As it is near Covent Garden, there are always street performers, seasonal decor displays, and a ton of variety when it comes to bars, pubs, and restaurants. This is a very popular area, so you will find hotel accommodations to most likely be a little pricier. 

How to get around

When the train lines were down, we took Ubers which cost us anywhere from £10-20 depending on our location. There was a strike on our first day and train lines were closed on Christmas, but for the most part, you shouldn’t have any issues! We typically took the tube or the bus, which were both very easy to navigate! I like using Apple Maps to get around because it will simply tell you the bus or train you need to jump on. Furthermore, if a destination that we wanted to head to was only a mile or so away, we normally prefer to walk. You definitely stumble upon more when you are wandering around a city! The bus cost us £1.60 for a single ticket, or about £6.00 for a day pass. 

• Changing of the Guards: The Changing of the Guards is one of the oldest and most familiar ceremonies. You may automatically associate this ceremony with Buckingham Palace, but if you want the full experience of the Changing of the Guards, I watched a helpful YouTube video from a local that listed all the correct steps to watch the ceremony for a better experience. If you are interested in the this, I will link the video here . If you do plan on watching the Changing of the Guards from Buckingham Palace, I suggest getting there at 10:30am or earlier. Around 10:45am, you will see the guards marching towards the Palace.  If you show up to Buckingham Palace at 11 am to watch the Changing of the Guards, it will be so crowded, you will not be able to see much, and the whole process will have seemed very anticlimactic. The ceremony takes place daily in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter it takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The ceremony will not happen in very wet weather, so keep that in mind! Check the website here ahead of time, to ensure it will not be canceled for any reason at the time of your visit.

Walk across the Tower Bridge: A lot of people actually mistake the Tower Bridge for the London Bridge. Although the London’s Bridge’s name is more well known, the Tower Bridge is the more eye-catching bridge of the two. Both bridges go over the Thames River and are located between the city of London and Southwark near the Tower of London.

Government buildings & Cathedrals:

• Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral: Here you will find a great view of the city and half the price of the London Eye. Tickets will cost you £18 per person and can be found here .
• Big Ben / House of Parliament: Did you know that a lot of people associate the name “Big Ben” with the whole clock tower, but it is actually only referring to the bell. You will find the clock tower located on the northern end of the House of Parliament in Westminster.
• Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is a Gothic church, located in Westminster just 6 minutes from the Big Ben clock tower. Along with being a site for royal coronations and burials, Westminster Abbey has been the location for many famously royal weddings. 

• Hyde Park: Located in Central London, Hyde Park is 350 acres and the largest park in central London. It connects to Kensington Gardens which is 275 acres. Speakers Corner is also a part of Hyde Park, which is an area where people can exercise their right of freedom of speech. People often stand up there to discuss, teach, preach, or debate.
• *If you are visiting London during the wintertime, you will have a chance to see Winter Wonderland located in this park. It lasts from November to January every year and offers an ice rink, a market, a ferris wheel and more. If you do plan on attending, I suggest buying your tickets here in advance. We had plans to go see the Christmas market, but tickets were actually sold out for the day!*

Markets / Shopping:

• Covent Garden: Covent Garden used to be a market that sold primarily fruits and vegetables. Nowadays, it is a beautiful and historic must-see location when visiting London! It is packed with world class shopping from A.P.C, Apple, Tom Ford, Glossier, Aesop and much, much more! Along with shopping in Covent Garden, there are also many great restaurants to choose from. You have a great mix of options between fine dining and “grab and go bites”. If eating or shopping there doesn’t interest you, I still highly suggest going and walking around. It’s a fun experience with several street performers gathering people around and entertaining!
• Jubilee Market: Still technically a part of Covent Garden, Jubilee Market offers everything from food, antiques, paintings, arts & crafts, souvenirs, and more.
• Borough Market: One of the oldest and largest food markets in London, with a market dating back to at least the 12th century. You will find this market located in Southwark, London.

Famous Shopping Streets / Areas:

• Walk & shop along Regent Street, New Bond Street, Oxford Street and Carnaby Street: Regent Street is a major shopping area located in the west end of London. A short walk away, you will find New Bond Street which is the home of luxury shopping in London. You will find everything from Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Dior, Chanel and much, much more. Oxford Street is Europe’s busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors! So, if you are wanting to do some shopping here, it may be best to go first thing in the morning. Tucked away behind Regent Street and Oxford Street, you will find Carnaby Street. It is a pedestrian area located in Soho, filled with many restaurants, pubs, concept stores, boutique shops and more. Needless to say, all of these streets are worth taking a stroll through even if you don’t plan on doing any shopping! And if you’re visiting during the holiday season, you’ll be able to view all of the amazing seasonal lights and the stores Christmas displays.
• Visit Harrods: A fabulous, high-end, and 7 floor department store, visiting Harrods is a must! Even if it’s just to browse or window shop, it is definitely an experience in itself. 

Other fun things to do:

• Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea: The afternoon tea tradition started in the 1800s as a way to stem hunger until an 8pm evening meal. Afternoon tea consists of mini sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cakes. Nowadays for the locals, it is enjoyed occasionally or for special events. For visitors, it is definitely something to experience on your trip! You can find afternoon tea offered all throughout the city at all different price ranges. If you want a higher-end experience at somewhere like Hotel Cafe Royal for example, prices will cost you up to £80 per person.
• See a play: We saw Book of Mormon and can highly recommend it! It was honestly one of our favorite things we did while visiting. Please note that there was a lot of profanity and some offensive jokes in this play, so it may not be for everyone. If you are interested in seeing Book of Mormon or any other play, tickets can be found here.
• Ride the London Eye : We did not personally ride the London Eye because we thought it was pretty overpriced. It will cost you £36 per person if you buy there, or you can book online ahead of time and save 10%. If this is an activity that interests you, you can book tickets here. If you still want a beautiful view of London, but for a cheaper rate, I suggest visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral. 

Winter activity:

• Ice Skating (winter activity): If you’re visiting between November and January, ice skating was a fun activity that we really enjoyed! There are several ice rinks to choose from, but we opted with Somerset House and had a great experience. We paid about £24 per person and the session lasted 45 minutes. You can get your tickets here in advance. I do believe the rates vary based on the day and time you go.

Where to eat

• Coppa Club 
• Ollie’s House

• Borough Market
• Covent Garden 

• Steak & Co 

For pastries / desserts:

• Cakes & Bubbles
• Hotel Cafe Royal (or afternoon tea)
• Cedric Grolet
• Peggy Porschen 
• Crosstown Donuts

Best time to go

There is definitely no bad time to visit London. We came over Christmas and it was absolutely magical. There were plenty of activities to do like ice skating, seeing a play, popping in and out of shops and more. I would love to come back in the summer or fall, spend more time roaming around outside and relaxing at Hyde Park. Whenever you decide to visit, there won’t be a shortage of things to do and places to see!

Pros of London:

• Absolutely beautiful 
• So much to do / see
• Very international 
• So many great restaurants, bars, cafes
• Very easy to get around / navigate 

Cons of London:

• Very, very crowded
• Depending on where you want to eat, a lot of places need a reservation at least 1-2 weeks in advance, sometimes more. 

Overall thoughts

After having had London on my bucket list for years, it did not disappoint! It lived up to all the expectations and more. In summary, there’s a good reason London is one of the most popular and famous cities in the world. It’s a city you could easily spend a week in and not run out of things to do. It’s also a great option for a nice 3-day weekend to roam around, explore, and eat some good food! We had about 4 full days in London and felt like the perfect amount of time. We could have easily spent one more day there and not felt “as rushed”, but overall, we got to do and see everything we wanted. All in all, London is definitely a city that you should visit! I am already dreaming about my next trip there! 

If you’re like me and need help keeping all of your travel plans and itinerary organized, be sure to check out my  travel journal   that I designed for just this reason! It’s how I plan every single trip and keep organized. It has everything you need from a packing list, a page for your accommodation info, travel itinerary, budgeting on your trip, journaling each day and more! 

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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of "Notting Hill" Film Locations in London

The 1999 film "Notting Hill" is set in the district of London by the same name where a bookshop owner played by Hugh Grant meets a famous American actress played by Julia Roberts.

If you're taking a trip to England's capital city, you can take a walking tour of locations made famous by this romantic comedy by starting from the Notting Hill Gate tube station . The walk is about two miles long and will take under an hour to complete from start to finish, but you could also spend more time at any of these destinations, so set aside extra time for your trip just in case.

The Print Room (Formerly Coronet Cinema)

At 103 Notting Hill Gate—next to or opposite the Notting Hill Gate tube station (depending on which exit you take)—you'll find the ​ Print Room , which was formerly the Coronet Cinema. This is where the character William (Hugh Grant) watched "Helix," the science fiction short film starring Anna Scott (Julia Roberts).​​​​​

The Coronet opened as a theater in 1898 and was such a well-respected venue that it was where King Edward VII saw a performance and Sir John Gielgud watched his first Shakespeare play. It served as a cinema for the local community for years and was transformed back to a theater in 2010.

If you have the time, you can return here later at night to catch an Off-West End show, a poetry reading, musical performance, or even an educational talk or discussion. 

Bella and Max's House

The next stop on the tour is the home of William's friends Bella, played by Gina Mckee. From the Print Room, walk down Notting Hill Gate towards Holland Park tube station. At Holland Park station, turn right onto Lansdowne Road then walk until you come to 91 Lansdowne Road on your right.

In the film, William surprises his younger sister, Honey Thacker, and her partner Bernie (Hugh Bonneville) by bringing the famous Anna to Honey's birthday party at Gina's house. William and Anna wind up leaving the party rather intoxicated, laughing as they ventured out into the neighborhood. You can snap a quick picture in front of the building before continuing to follow the pair back into the neighborhood.

Rosmead Gardens

Right around the corner, you can take in excellent views of  Rosmead Gardens , where Anna and William first stumbled drunkenly after leaving Gina's house. Simply turn around and make your first right onto Rosmead Road.

Anna and William break into these private communal garden, but while the movie may have made it appear like a good idea to break into these gardens, it's best to just observe them from the road. Not only is it illegal to trespass on this private property, but if you try to climb over the wall like Hugh Grant, there is a pretty big drop from the railings on the other side and you could get injured.

Rosmead Gardens is part of the Ladbroke Estate, which includes other nearby private gardens: Arundel Gardens and St. John's. Despite looking like a small park, these private gardens are owned and maintained by the local residents, who are the only people with keys for access.

Portobello Road Market

From the gardens, head back to the left along Lansdowne Road, past Gina's house, and make a left onto Ladbroke Grove (the first left). Walk up a block to Elgin Crescent, make a right, then continue two blocks before making another right onto Portobello Road.

This section of the street is known as Portobello Road Market , which is one of the most famous street markets in the world. With markets held six days a week—including the popular Saturday antique sale—Portobello Road Market is a great way to spend the afternoon even if you're not a fan of the "Notting Hill" film.

In the opening scene of the movie, Hugh Grant is seen walking down Portobello Road Market on his way to his bookshop, The Travel Book Company.

The Travel Bookshop

For fans of the film, in particular, the Travel Book Shop is a must-see destination on the walking tour and is less than a block from where you turn onto Portobello Road from Elgin Crescent.

This spot at 142 Portobello Road was used as the location for William Thacker's (Hugh Grant's) Travel Book Shop in the movie, but there has never been a bookshop there. It was formerly the Nicholls Antique Arcade, then a furniture store called Gong, and it currently serves as a gift shop. There is a sign on the building, though, for "The Travel Book Shop" that has remained in place since filming took place in 1998. 

The fictional bookstore in the film was also based on the real Travel Bookshop nearby (13 Blenheim Crescent), which you can get to by turning back down Portobello Road, walking past Elgin Crescent, and making a left on Blenheim Crescent. The original Travel Bookshop closed in 2011 but has since reopened as the Notting Hill Bookshop.

The Blue Door (William's Flat)

For the next stop, continue up Portobello Road to the left from the Notting Hill Bookshop, past Saint's Tattoo Parlour where a confused man in the movie stumbles out with a tattoo of "I Love Ken" but no recollection of why he got it. The next road, Westbourne Park Road, is where you'll find the famous blue door that leads to William's flat in the film.

The house was once owned by the movie's screenplay writer, Richard Curtis. The blue door was incredibly popular and many people came to write their name on it, but the original was removed and sold at auction at Christie's. It was replaced with a black door to not attract so much attention, but time has moved on and the current owners have kindly painted the door blue again.

The property is valued in the multi-millions and is actually a converted chapel with huge windows and ornate church features, thus nothing like the studio set used for the interior scenes in the movie. You can't see any of this from the street though, but you can snap a quick photograph in front of the new blue door.

Coffee Shop

Once you've snapped a photograph, head back across Portobello Road to the opposite corner, where you'll find a chain coffee shop called CoffeeBello. In the film, there was a small cafe next door with tables and chairs on the sidewalk, but now it's a hair salon.

This is where William buys a glass of orange juice and then bumps into Anna on the corner, spilling the juice on her. He then explains he lives just across the road and suggests they go there to get cleaned up.

Tony's Restaurant

From the coffee shop on the corner, continue down Portobello Road the way you were heading before stopping at the blue door. You'll pass under The Westway then turn right onto Golborne Road to arrive at 105 Golborne Road, where you'll find the location of Tony's Restaurant in the film.

Now an art store and gift shop called Portfolio, this location in the film was owned by William Thacker's friend Tony (Richard McCabe). The aptly-named Tony's Restaurant was deemed a failure, but Tony and his friend Bernie played "Blue Moon" on the piano on the night it closed in the film.

Ending the Walking Tour

From here you could walk along Portobello Road all the way back to Notting Hill Gate, although Ladbroke Grove tube station or Westbourne Park tube stations are both closer. Alternatively, you could continue up Golborne Road and take a walk along the Grand Union Canal.

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Behind Prince Harry's 'strange' decision to stay in London hotel over Buckingham Palace offer

P rince Harry, who has now kickstarted his Colombia tour, was reportedly invited to stay at Buckingham Palace during his last visit to the UK, but opted for the comfort of a hotel room instead.

His father, King Charles III, extended the invite ahead of Harry's May visit to London, where the prince spoke at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games - his sporting competition for injured servicemen and women. Harry did not meet with his father or his brother Prince William during his flying visit to his homeland, despite both senior Royals having reportedly been invited to attend the St Paul's Cathedral ceremony on May 8.

As Harry waved at crowds gathered outside the historic cathedral, King Charles instead was hosting a Buckingham Palace garden party, a mere two miles away. Familial tensions have of course been fraught in the House of Windsor for some time, with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's decision to step back from their positions as working royals creating a deep divide.

Harry has only returned to British soil a handful of times since the 2020 drama of 'Megxit', amid security fears, and each time fans have hoped the family will finally put their differences aside. Although the rift currently shows no sign of healing anytime soon, it would appear that Charles extended a warmer welcome than expected during Harry's last visit, by offering him the use of apartments at Buckingham Palace - the most prestigious of all royal properties.

It was previously understood that Charles, 75, had offered accommodation to his 'darling boy', but the location wasn't known. A source told The Times: "I don't know what more the King could have done. He offered Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace but that it seems even that wasn't good enough. It was far from clear what the duke's plans were. When it came to it there was no space in the King's diary in between treatment and other scheduled events."

The publication reports that Charles, who was staying at the nearby Clarence House at the time, suggested Buckingham Palace so that he and his son could have the rare opportunity to meet. Instead, Harry opted for a hotel in London, and sadly the King's 'full programme' of commitments meant they never caught up in person.

In a statement made at the time, Harry's spokesperson revealed: "In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme. The duke of course is understanding of his father's diary of commitments and various other priorities, and hopes to see him soon."

A source with knowledge of the declined offer told The Times: "It makes Harry’s decision to stay in a hotel all the more strange when the Palace would naturally offer all the security you could wish for. It would also have made more sense from a point of view of seeing his father as it would be easier for the King to see his son if they were staying nearby."

Back in May, The Telegraph reported that Harry, 39, had turned down the offer of staying in a then-undisclosed royal residence as it came with no security provision, meaning he would have been staying without police protection, at a visible location with public entrance and exit points. His decision to stay in a hotel meant he could come and go without being seen.

This comes amid ongoing concerns on Harry's part about his safety in the UK after the Home Office downgraded his entitlement after he and Meghan rescinded their HRH titles. The prince's team now has to give 28 days' notice before his arrival in the country, which means his brief visits are restricted to special occasions or public events planned in plenty of time.

The Mirror has reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's representatives for comment.

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The Germany series

Date and time.

Three Wednesday evenings: 20 November - 4 December 2024

06:30 - 08:30 PM

Booking deadline

20 November 2024 06:00 PM

WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map

Availability

If you have any queries about this event, please call our Student Services team on 020 7089 3841 or email [email protected]

Travel up the twisting Mosel valley, sail down the mighty Rhine and climb to the peaks of the Haardt mountains with Julia Lambeth DipWSET as she takes you through the famous and lesser-known wines of Germany.

Event details

Join WSET School London educator Julia Lambeth DipWSET on this tour of all things German.

Get a bird's eye view of country's twisting valleys, mighty rivers, and dark mountains while enjoying a flight of wines that show off the breadth and quality that Germany has to offer. There will be plenty of Riesling and some top-quality Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), you’ll also get the chance to try some unusual varieties like Gutedel and Trollinger.

Find out more about each sesion here:

• Part 1: Mosel, Nahe and Ahr
• Part 2: Rheingau, Rheinhessen and Pfalz
• Part 3: Baden, Württemberg and Franken

Each session costs £65 or you can save £40 by booking all three for £155.

Enjoy each flight with a selection of top-quality cheese from Mons Cheese in Borough Market.

Tasting level

Intermediate : An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.

About the presenter, Julia Lambeth DipWSET

Julia started out in the wine trade as a novice, working at Majestic Wine for a number of years as a retail manager. After completing the WSET Diploma and winning the Codorníu Scholarship prize, she started a wine tasting company running WSET courses alongside a variety of other wine, beer, spirit and sake events.

Julia joined WSET School London's teaching faculty in September 2019. She now teaches our wine courses across all levels, and develops new events and tastings to support their studies.  Read our Q&A with Julia

Booking terms and conditions

Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.

Cancellations and transfers

• Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
• Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
• If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
• WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.

Please note:   T he sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.