Guidebook for London
Everything Else
Public transport to City Airport, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, the London Square Mile, Stratford, the Shard, London Bridge, South Bank, Tate Modern, Charing Cross, Waterloo, etc
20 locals recommend
Woolwich Arsenal DLR station
3 Greens EndPublic transport to City Airport, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, the London Square Mile, Stratford, the Shard, London Bridge, South Bank, Tate Modern, Charing Cross, Waterloo, etc
London City Airport is so close to my house and, for guests wanting to stay in London and use it as a base for other European explorations, City Airport is the perfect jaunting off point.
180 locals recommend
London City Airport
Hartmann RoadLondon City Airport is so close to my house and, for guests wanting to stay in London and use it as a base for other European explorations, City Airport is the perfect jaunting off point.
Sightseeing
This is a hugely significant barrier that protects London from flooding. You can visit it and learn about it's advanced technology. It's also quite beautiful to photograph!
18 locals recommend
The Thames Barrier
Eastmoor StreetThis is a hugely significant barrier that protects London from flooding. You can visit it and learn about it's advanced technology. It's also quite beautiful to photograph!
At the top of Greenwich park is the Royal Observatory where Greenwich Mean Time is measured. At the bottom of the park is central Greenwich - with all its beauty and famous attractions.
736 locals recommend
Greenwich Park
At the top of Greenwich park is the Royal Observatory where Greenwich Mean Time is measured. At the bottom of the park is central Greenwich - with all its beauty and famous attractions.
This new housing development is on the site of the old Arsenal where the artillery was made during WW2. Steeped in history! The Dial Arch pub here is great!
17 locals recommend
Royal Arsenal
This new housing development is on the site of the old Arsenal where the artillery was made during WW2. Steeped in history! The Dial Arch pub here is great!
If you walk up here (about 15-25 minutes) and keep walking up the hill, you'll reach the highest point in London and get great views across the city through the houses.
Shrewsbury Park
Plum LaneIf you walk up here (about 15-25 minutes) and keep walking up the hill, you'll reach the highest point in London and get great views across the city through the houses.
London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge LaneLondon Bridge is right beside the Shard and Borough Market.
For trains to the Southwest of London or the UK, you need Waterloo Station.
102 locals recommend
Waterloo Cars
135 Mepham StFor trains to the Southwest of London or the UK, you need Waterloo Station.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe tallest building in Europe - a real stunning icon!
The new London financial district - full of skyscrapers and shopping and nightlife. It's also fun to walk around and enjoy the tall buildings as lots of London has shorter ones.
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StThe new London financial district - full of skyscrapers and shopping and nightlife. It's also fun to walk around and enjoy the tall buildings as lots of London has shorter ones.
Iconic Tower Bridge - the one in all the photos - it's a real gem! You can reach it easily by getting the DLR to Tower Gateway.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic Tower Bridge - the one in all the photos - it's a real gem! You can reach it easily by getting the DLR to Tower Gateway.
Majorly famous art deco palace open to the public - for a fee.
69 locals recommend
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardMajorly famous art deco palace open to the public - for a fee.
London Eye
A popular tourist attraction.
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdA major tourist site.
This is where a lot of the Olympic venues are, and where a lot of the events happened. It's now a huge park with an Olympic sized swimming pool that welcomes the public.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
This is where a lot of the Olympic venues are, and where a lot of the events happened. It's now a huge park with an Olympic sized swimming pool that welcomes the public.
Arts & Culture
All the best acts in the world play at the o2! It's just 15 minutes by car from my house, or two buses - 10 minutes on one and 15 minutes on the other. Very easy!
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareAll the best acts in the world play at the o2! It's just 15 minutes by car from my house, or two buses - 10 minutes on one and 15 minutes on the other. Very easy!
Essentials
This is the bakery near me. They do great croissants in the morning - I highly recommend popping in for something to accompany your morning coffee. It takes me about 45 seconds to walk there.
Belly Busters
7 The SladeThis is the bakery near me. They do great croissants in the morning - I highly recommend popping in for something to accompany your morning coffee. It takes me about 45 seconds to walk there.
A HUGE Tesco for all the possible grocery needs you could have while you're staying in my house. Three buses to my house (291, 51, 53) stop just outside and bring you swiftly up the hill and home.
46 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Hancock RoadA HUGE Tesco for all the possible grocery needs you could have while you're staying in my house. Three buses to my house (291, 51, 53) stop just outside and bring you swiftly up the hill and home.
Less than a five minute walk from my house, the Co-op has a full range of groceries and will sort you out with anything you need on the day you arrive.
6 locals recommend
The Co-op
196-212 Plumstead Common RdLess than a five minute walk from my house, the Co-op has a full range of groceries and will sort you out with anything you need on the day you arrive.
If you run out of the essentials or want a last minute bottle of wine or beer, this is literally about a 30 second walk from my house - pop in and grab with you want and be home before you know it.
Costcutter
13 The MoundIf you run out of the essentials or want a last minute bottle of wine or beer, this is literally about a 30 second walk from my house - pop in and grab with you want and be home before you know it.
A German chain of great value grocery stores. We do most of our grocery shopping here because they have a great bakery and the prices are great for the quality.
43 locals recommend
Lidl
198 Tollgate RdA German chain of great value grocery stores. We do most of our grocery shopping here because they have a great bakery and the prices are great for the quality.
Entertainment & Activities
A huge open park (called a 'common') where you can stroll or kids can kick a football or fly a kite. A play area for children is between my house and the park and it's great for the younger ones.
Plumstead Common
Plumstead Common RoadA huge open park (called a 'common') where you can stroll or kids can kick a football or fly a kite. A play area for children is between my house and the park and it's great for the younger ones.
A real piece of history - book yourself into see a play inside Shakespeare's Globe theatre. The original was burned down many years ago and this one was built in the original style on the same spot.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkA real piece of history - book yourself into see a play inside Shakespeare's Globe theatre. The original was burned down many years ago and this one was built in the original style on the same spot.
An historical network of caves that was of great significance during WW2.
52 locals recommend
Chislehurst Caves
Old HillAn historical network of caves that was of great significance during WW2.
Food Scene
An Indian restaurant less than a five minute walk from my house. If you don't fancy cooking, you could always pop here for something casual and tasty.
9 locals recommend
Spice Island
23A Englefield RdAn Indian restaurant less than a five minute walk from my house. If you don't fancy cooking, you could always pop here for something casual and tasty.
McDonald's Woolwich
60 Powis StThe FIRST McDonald's to arrive in the UK!
Hugely popular South African chicken restaurant - adored by kids and adults alike.
14 locals recommend
Nando's
King William WalkHugely popular South African chicken restaurant - adored by kids and adults alike.
Of course, you might be travelling far from home, but you still want access to your favorites...
16 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee
32 Powis StOf course, you might be travelling far from home, but you still want access to your favorites...