Guidebook for Greater London
Essentials
A very convenient supermarket, which stocks everything you need!
Opening times
Monday - Sunday 7am-11pm
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Gunnersbury LaneA very convenient supermarket, which stocks everything you need!
Opening times
Monday - Sunday 7am-11pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome gastro-pub. Friendly staff, AMAZING food, and a quality selection of beers and wines. A must-go for those long Sunday afternoons!
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The Bollo House
13 Bollo LnAwesome gastro-pub. Friendly staff, AMAZING food, and a quality selection of beers and wines. A must-go for those long Sunday afternoons!
Swanky, yet unpretentious, wine bar. Great atmosphere and a superb menu to boot. We love the Foie Gras starter...
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Carvosso's At 210
210 Chiswick High RoadSwanky, yet unpretentious, wine bar. Great atmosphere and a superb menu to boot. We love the Foie Gras starter...
Everything Else
Should you need any emergency medical assistance during your stay (I really hope you won't).
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Hammersmith Hospital
72 Du Cane RdShould you need any emergency medical assistance during your stay (I really hope you won't).
Should you need any emergency medical assistance during your stay (I really hope you won't).
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Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace RoadShould you need any emergency medical assistance during your stay (I really hope you won't).
This sought after (little) street is home to a good array of bars, restaurants and independent shops. There's even a pet shop!
Devonshire Rd
This sought after (little) street is home to a good array of bars, restaurants and independent shops. There's even a pet shop!
This sought after high street is home to an excellent array of bars, restaurants and independent shops. From clothes to antiques, you'll find it here. Chiswick Park Tube Station, is just 1 stop away.
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Chiswick High Road
Chiswick High RoadThis sought after high street is home to an excellent array of bars, restaurants and independent shops. From clothes to antiques, you'll find it here. Chiswick Park Tube Station, is just 1 stop away.
The second busiest airport in Europe. And just a 20 minute tube journey from the flat. You do the maths!
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Flughafen Heathrow
The second busiest airport in Europe. And just a 20 minute tube journey from the flat. You do the maths!
Richmond is a delightful suburb, just a short tube journey from Acton Town. It is situated by the river, boasting scenic views, and an abundance of eateries and shops. A must-go during your stay.
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Richmond
53/54 George StRichmond is a delightful suburb, just a short tube journey from Acton Town. It is situated by the river, boasting scenic views, and an abundance of eateries and shops. A must-go during your stay.
This flower stall, situated at the entrance of Acton Town station, is run by a wonderful, friendly chap called Tim. His wares are some of the freshest and most beautiful flowers I have seen.
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This flower stall, situated at the entrance of Acton Town station, is run by a wonderful, friendly chap called Tim. His wares are some of the freshest and most beautiful flowers I have seen.
If you venture here on a Thursday and/or Friday, you'll be greeted by both a farmers market, selling amazing fresh produce, and a range of street food stalls. Try the Vietnamese and Polish sausages.
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Lyric Square
Lyric SquareIf you venture here on a Thursday and/or Friday, you'll be greeted by both a farmers market, selling amazing fresh produce, and a range of street food stalls. Try the Vietnamese and Polish sausages.
This is a members only establishment, complete with all the mod-cons of a well equipped gym (inc. an indoor and outdoor pool). Fees vary and there are often offers. Perfect for longer stays in town.
The Park Club
This is a members only establishment, complete with all the mod-cons of a well equipped gym (inc. an indoor and outdoor pool). Fees vary and there are often offers. Perfect for longer stays in town.
Shopping
For the full range of shops, bars, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. Westfield will easily keep you fed, watered and entertained for hours (and probably days, if you were so inclined!).
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayFor the full range of shops, bars, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. Westfield will easily keep you fed, watered and entertained for hours (and probably days, if you were so inclined!).
These boutiques (located next door to one another), offer the fashion conscious tourist access to some top-notch garms. Ladies will love the Missoni dresses, gents will fall for all things Paul Smith.
200 Chiswick High Rd
198-200 Chiswick High RoadThese boutiques (located next door to one another), offer the fashion conscious tourist access to some top-notch garms. Ladies will love the Missoni dresses, gents will fall for all things Paul Smith.
Waterstones
2-6 Hill StDoes what it says on the tin.
One of the quintessential English food stores. Good quality fresh and prepared foods.
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M&S Kilburn Simply Food
66 Kilburn High RoadOne of the quintessential English food stores. Good quality fresh and prepared foods.
One of the quintessential English food stores. Good quality fresh and prepared foods.
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Waitrose & Partners
402 North End RdOne of the quintessential English food stores. Good quality fresh and prepared foods.
High St. Ken is a very trendy spot, boasting an array of eateries and fashion outlets.
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Kensington High Street
Kensington High StreetHigh St. Ken is a very trendy spot, boasting an array of eateries and fashion outlets.
Food Scene
A lovely location for this wonderful French franchise. You can score yourself an excellent brunch here...
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Côte Brasserie - Chiswick
50-54 Turnham Green TerraceA lovely location for this wonderful French franchise. You can score yourself an excellent brunch here...
If you are a Sushi lover, then this is the place to go. The Salmon & Avacado Maki is a must-have. Delicious. And very good value for money. Please note, Makoto has moved to Turnham Green Terrace.
Sushi Bar Makoto
57 Turnham Green TerraceIf you are a Sushi lover, then this is the place to go. The Salmon & Avacado Maki is a must-have. Delicious. And very good value for money. Please note, Makoto has moved to Turnham Green Terrace.
If Italian gastronomy is your thing, then a visit to Carluccio's will leave you replete and smiling.
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Carluccio's
342-344 Chiswick High RoadIf Italian gastronomy is your thing, then a visit to Carluccio's will leave you replete and smiling.
Sightseeing
The Royal Botanical Gardens with their historic glasshouses, galleries and museums are well worth a visit in all weathers.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
The Royal Botanical Gardens with their historic glasshouses, galleries and museums are well worth a visit in all weathers.
Arts & Culture
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StA popular venue, hosting music and comedy gigs alike.
A popular venue, hosting music and comedy gigs alike.
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Shepherd's Bush Empire
211 Shepherd's Bush GrnA popular venue, hosting music and comedy gigs alike.
Small theatre, but with some big name productions. Very reasonable ticket prices. Lovely cafe and bar.
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Lyric-Theater
29 Shaftesbury AveSmall theatre, but with some big name productions. Very reasonable ticket prices. Lovely cafe and bar.
Independent Cinema and theatre. Book in advance. Nice bar.
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Riverside Studios
101 Queen Caroline StIndependent Cinema and theatre. Book in advance. Nice bar.