I’ve decided to spend a couple of days in London (Knightsbridge) starting tomorrow (Sunday) through Tuesday. I’ve been to London many, many times so I am not in any hurry to rush around the city or see any particular sites. I’m actually more inclined to just take it slow (something I’ve never been good at in London) with lots of walking, some work, tea drinking and checking out the new food scene – so many gluten free places especially.
If anyone has any particular places they love or things to do, let me know as between all of you and Girls Guide to City Life, London I’m sure I’ll have things to do.
I’ll be sharing all my Irish finds hopefully this week – and there are a lot. In the meantime you can follow along via my Photos on Flickr.
at 4:01 am
Lucky you, Alex! How I’d love to be in London right now, especially on a Sunday.
If you haven’t been already I’d definitely take the tube to Liverpool St and from there you can walk or take a bus to Columbia Rd Flower Market (only open on Sundays until 2pm). Although it’s become more commercial over the years it has nonetheless retained lots of its old charm. If you like cobbled streets, abundant colors, quaint shops and cafes, and people watching, then you’ll love this. From Columbia Rd Market you can easily walk over to Spitalfields Market, half of which has been developed by Sir Terence Conran and although I was heart-broken to see half of it being demolished I have to say that the combination of old and new works beautifully here.
Whatever you do, have a fab time!
at 5:46 pm
Hi,
The London Library is a beautiful building full of rare and beautiful books. You can visit for a day, a week or a few hours. It is where many famous writers from Thomas Carlyle (the founder) onwards. Today it is the place many famous British writers choose to use as a place to write.
http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk
at 11:50 am
Primrose Hill is great. You can climb the hill and get amazing views over London. There are also wonderful cafes, restaurants, pubs and sweet, independent boutiques – there are no chain shops here. Small and villagey with pretty, pastel-coloured houses, but close to the centre of London. Lovely to spend a morning or afternoon.
Fiona
x
at 9:16 pm
for a bit of pub culture, try the Churchill Arms in Kensington, a favorite of mine! The Thai food is yummy!
http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=159
at 4:17 pm
Clive’s (Organic & Gluten Free) Almond Bliss cakes! – you can get them in Fresh & Wild.
at 6:03 am
have been away from this blog for quite some time – am happy to be back. enjoy taking it slow in london. xx, nicole
at 11:20 pm
You’re so lucky to be traveling! And London…if only. I’ve been there a couple times and loved it! Enjoy yourself! I can’t wait to see what you’ve discovered in Ireland!
at 5:11 pm
I love your blog!! Can’t wait to see the new installments, your traveling is so inspiring (:
ps: I love the way you put the history of the destinations in your flickr pics. It’s super interesting!
at 7:59 pm
Alex….
Oh how I love the new Hygge house site header!!!
It’s beautiful!
Jennifer
PS– hope you are enjoying your travels!
at 3:26 am
I posted my sketchbook pages from Mirmande on my art blog. Check them out
http://katrinamadsenberg.blogspot.com/
Hope you’re enjoying yourself!
at 2:05 pm
Gluten free
Mildreds Lexington St in Soho
Jazz Cafe Foyles bookshop Charingcross road
I wrote a ‘partial and prejudiced’ guide to visiting London at my blog
http://creativevoyage.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-visit-london.html
at 5:29 pm
When my daughter and I visited London, we enjoyed a “London Walk” through Hampstead and Hampstead Heath. Glorious, charming homes.
Jody
at 4:11 am
I wanted to update quickly that I stayed at The Levin Hotel in Knightsbridge (right across from Harrods) and cannot recommend it enough if you’re in London. It’s a beautiful, intimate, cosy botique hotel (only 12 rooms) right in the centre of everything. You’ll feel like you’re living stylishly without the high London cost.