Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Buckingham Palace
Home of HM The Queen
Home of the Chelsea Pensioners and founded by Charles II (perhaps at the suggestion of his mistress, Nell Gwynn).
16 locals recommend
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Home of the Chelsea Pensioners and founded by Charles II (perhaps at the suggestion of his mistress, Nell Gwynn).
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Nelson's Column and the National Gallery
Sloane Square
Sloane SquareShops and Theatres
Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital RdFascinating medicinal plants
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadGreat social history of the world.
You cannot come to London and not go here - ice rink in the Winter too and has skating aids for children.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadYou cannot come to London and not go here - ice rink in the Winter too and has skating aids for children.
Apsley House
149 PiccadillyBest address ever - No 1, London.
Look at the clock - there is a dark spot behind 2 o'clock to mark Charles II's execution here.
120 locals recommend
Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StLook at the clock - there is a dark spot behind 2 o'clock to mark Charles II's execution here.
Albert Bridge
Albert BridgeLondon's prettiest bridge - especially at night
Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey - plus one of Europe's finest collections of statuary. Look outside the MoD on Whitehall too.
60 locals recommend
Parliament Square
Parliament SquareBig Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey - plus one of Europe's finest collections of statuary. Look outside the MoD on Whitehall too.
London Eye
Best view of London
Shopping
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe most famous shop on earth.
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeChic shopping
Possibly the best department store on earth - really, watch the Christmas ad.
120 locals recommend
Peter Jones & Partners
Sloane SquarePossibly the best department store on earth - really, watch the Christmas ad.
Tiffany & Co.
13 James StIf you're feeling generous!
Cartier
175-177 New Bond StGirl's best friend
Gucci
144-146 Old Bond StLuxury shopping
Prada London Sloane St.
43-45 Sloane StMore luxury shopping
Famous hair salon if you need a blow-dry - did the Duchess of Cambridge's hair for her wedding
Richard Ward Hair and Metrospa
82 Duke of York SquareFamous hair salon if you need a blow-dry - did the Duchess of Cambridge's hair for her wedding
Chelsea Farmers Market
Sydney StreetGood food and shops
Entertainment & Activities
Best museums in the world, all free - Natural History, Science, V&A, Royal Albert Hall.
275 locals recommend
South Kensington
Pelham StreetBest museums in the world, all free - Natural History, Science, V&A, Royal Albert Hall.
Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland - the best Christmas Fair ever!
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadEven has a zoo!
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadEducational and fun - good for Christmas presents too
Ranelagh Gardens
Worth a walk around - look out for ring-necked parakeets
Drinks & Nightlife
King's Road
King's RoadGreat pubs and shops.
Coopers Arms, Chelsea
87 Flood StGreat local pub
The Surprise
6 Christchurch TerraceOldest pub in Chelsea
The Orange Public House & Hotel Victoria
37 Pimlico RdNice local pub, good food.
The Admiral Codrington
17 Mossop StGastropub - reasonable price too.
The Grenadier
18 Wilton RowWorld's longest pewter bar and interesting history.
Haines of Sloane Square
Sloane SquareFashionable bar - be sure to book if you want to eat.
The Thomas Cubitt
44 Elizabeth StGastropub
Rose & Crown
2 The PolygonProper pub - pool, darts and football
Phoenix
51 Moscow RdSmart pub - outside seating too.
The Builders Arms
13 Britten StGastropub with outdoor seating
Duke Of Wellington Pub
63 Eaton TerraceBest in the area for sport
The Antelope, Belgravia
22 Eaton TerraceOld-school pub - check upstairs for seats if it is full
Food Scene
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68 Royal Hospital RdGordon Ramsay's flagship Michelin-starred restaurant.
Como Lario
18 Holbein PlGreat Italian
Caraffini
61-63 Lower Sloane StExcellent Italian food
Tom Aikens
One of London's best restaurants
Tom Aikens
Michelin starred restaurant
La Poule Au Pot
231 Ebury StTruly French - even the service! Worth a look.
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdUltra-trendy restaurant and cocktail bar
Duke of York Square
80 Duke of York SquareWonderful food market on a Saturday from 10am-4pm
Manicomio Chelsea Restaurant
83-85 Duke Of York SquareGreat for lunch
Gordon Ramsay Maze Grill Royal Hospital Road
79 Royal Hospital RdGood food
Arts & Culture
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceConcerts and classical music.
Royal Court Bar & Kitchen
50-51 Sloane SquareOne of London's best theatres
Serpentine Galleries
Great exhibitions and you can feed the ducks nearby.
Royal Academy of Arts
PiccadillyWonderful gallery
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdFree modern art gallery
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
196 King's RdGood supermarket
Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Small supermarket
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdMini supermarket
Sloane Food & Wine
73 Lower Sloane StNearest newsagent
Partridges Food Market
5 King’s RoadBest deli
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyThe world's finest delicatessan