The secret guidebook of London by Digibed
Essentials
Sainsbury's
High RoadBig supermarket in the area near from the flat.
Khan Halal Butchers London
1F Walm LnThe best fruits and vegetables store in this area.
Spivack Chemists
91-93 High RdNearest chemist from Digibed
A little bit of France in Hampstead... From Finchley Road Station reach this area is only at 15 minutes by foot. A lot of bakeries, restaurants, bistros and coffee shops.
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Hampstead
A little bit of France in Hampstead... From Finchley Road Station reach this area is only at 15 minutes by foot. A lot of bakeries, restaurants, bistros and coffee shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Willesden Sports Centre has swimming, track, pitches and gym facilities.
At only 5 minutes on foot from Digibed!
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Willesden Sports Centre
Donnington RoadWillesden Sports Centre has swimming, track, pitches and gym facilities.
At only 5 minutes on foot from Digibed!
What a lovely place to watch an indie film. It is small (only 40 seats), comfy, cosy, intimate, and very friendly. Lighting installation by Bruce Munro! Only 15 minutes by foot.
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Lexi Cinema
194b Chamberlayne RdWhat a lovely place to watch an indie film. It is small (only 40 seats), comfy, cosy, intimate, and very friendly. Lighting installation by Bruce Munro! Only 15 minutes by foot.
If you are fan of sports visit it! There is also a lot of shops. Wembley station is on the Jubilee Line.
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Wembley-Stadion
If you are fan of sports visit it! There is also a lot of shops. Wembley station is on the Jubilee Line.
Step into Shakespeare world even if you don’t like theatre! Booking a show is better than a visit! Ask us to find tickets really cheap. A worthwhile experience: wonderful atmosphere and amazing venue
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkStep into Shakespeare world even if you don’t like theatre! Booking a show is better than a visit! Ask us to find tickets really cheap. A worthwhile experience: wonderful atmosphere and amazing venue
Food Scene
Sushi Masa
33B Walm LnExcellent Japanese Restaurant
Thai Kitchen!
Irish pub famed for the beautiful flowers that tumble out onto the street.
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The Churchill Arms
119 Kensington Church StreetThai Kitchen!
Irish pub famed for the beautiful flowers that tumble out onto the street.
Remon Coffee House.
Fancy a good italian coffee or a cappuccino with croissants, pain au chocolat? Also italian specialities: pizza, focacce, arancini, cannoli. 1 minute from Finchley Road Station.
225 Finchley Rd, A41
Remon Coffee House.
Fancy a good italian coffee or a cappuccino with croissants, pain au chocolat? Also italian specialities: pizza, focacce, arancini, cannoli. 1 minute from Finchley Road Station.
Good value for money. Large portions of freshly cooked Fish and Chips. Space inside for eating in but you can also take it away!
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Big Bite Fish & Chips
39 Walm LnGood value for money. Large portions of freshly cooked Fish and Chips. Space inside for eating in but you can also take it away!
3 different sites: the Café, the Italian Delicatessen and the Restaurant are offering menu with English breakfast, Mediterranean dishes and many more!
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Mezzoroma Italian Restaurant
66 Walm Ln3 different sites: the Café, the Italian Delicatessen and the Restaurant are offering menu with English breakfast, Mediterranean dishes and many more!
Woody Grill
44 High RdA place to eat a very good kebab.
Pierre Victoire
5 Dean StGood choice of traditional French dishes.
The best fish and chips in London. If you are visiting Camden Town this location is perfect! Better to book during the week end because they organise concerts!
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Poppie's Fish & Chips, Camden
30 Hawley CrescentThe best fish and chips in London. If you are visiting Camden Town this location is perfect! Better to book during the week end because they organise concerts!
Second location in London: the best fish and chips in town! If you are visiting Spitafield market or Brick Lane this restaurant is perfect.
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Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StSecond location in London: the best fish and chips in town! If you are visiting Spitafield market or Brick Lane this restaurant is perfect.
Ice cream parloir... You can find a few very good places for ice cream in London, but Oddono's is definitely one of the best - if not the best! Fresh and natural strong flavour. Prices are okay.
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South Kensington
Pelham StreetIce cream parloir... You can find a few very good places for ice cream in London, but Oddono's is definitely one of the best - if not the best! Fresh and natural strong flavour. Prices are okay.
Really good chunk cookies. 8 shops in London so do not miss them! Find them everywhere: Oxford street, Carnaby street, Covent Garden, Hammersmith, High street Kensington, South Kensington, Westfield.
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Ben's Cookies
9 Pelham StReally good chunk cookies. 8 shops in London so do not miss them! Find them everywhere: Oxford street, Carnaby street, Covent Garden, Hammersmith, High street Kensington, South Kensington, Westfield.
Neaples-upon-Hampstead! L'Antica pizzeria is an excellent independent pizzeria. Really good cracking pizza... you will think to be in Neaples! Better booking because the place is very small.
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L'Antica Pizzeria
66 Heath StNeaples-upon-Hampstead! L'Antica pizzeria is an excellent independent pizzeria. Really good cracking pizza... you will think to be in Neaples! Better booking because the place is very small.
This narrow counter for caters is open 24 hours: they served the best baked filled bagels in London. Try the classic smoked salmon and cream cheese very cheap and very tasty. We recommend it!
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Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnThis narrow counter for caters is open 24 hours: they served the best baked filled bagels in London. Try the classic smoked salmon and cream cheese very cheap and very tasty. We recommend it!
Thai food to take in or take away. Decoration is very simple but all is clean and very good!
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Richmond Cafe
58 Hill RiseThai food to take in or take away. Decoration is very simple but all is clean and very good!
A tasty pizza in London at a good price. Try the fired pizza, speciality of this place. There is a terrace and Carnaby Street area is so lovely, isn't it?
Pizza Pilgrims Kingly St
11 Kingly StA tasty pizza in London at a good price. Try the fired pizza, speciality of this place. There is a terrace and Carnaby Street area is so lovely, isn't it?
Farina Pizzeria Napoletana
19-21 Notting Hill GateThe place to eat (perhaps) one of the best pizza in London!
This Coffee shop offers menus with English breakfast, Mediterranean dishes and many more!
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Marina Cafe
36 High RdThis Coffee shop offers menus with English breakfast, Mediterranean dishes and many more!
Arts & Culture
Library open seven days a week at only 30 seconds from home! A spacious area to study or just to read. Books for loan, computers, news papers, reviews. Museum archives and gallery.
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The Library at Willesden Green
95 High RdLibrary open seven days a week at only 30 seconds from home! A spacious area to study or just to read. Books for loan, computers, news papers, reviews. Museum archives and gallery.
Timed tickets to buy on line. After the bustle of Piccadilly a quiet museum. Visit the Summer Exhibition, a mix of artwork and architecture. The ticket costs 12 pounds. It’s worth the visit!
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Königliche Akademie der Künste
PiccadillyTimed tickets to buy on line. After the bustle of Piccadilly a quiet museum. Visit the Summer Exhibition, a mix of artwork and architecture. The ticket costs 12 pounds. It’s worth the visit!
It is a free big museum less known in London but it worth the visit! Rafael paintings and cartoons, Donatello room, costumes, sculptures medieval room. Garden and Library!
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadIt is a free big museum less known in London but it worth the visit! Rafael paintings and cartoons, Donatello room, costumes, sculptures medieval room. Garden and Library!
The building is beautiful. Huge museum with many exhibits regarding the geological and biological history. If you have a child it is a fantastic place to go! Some exhibitions inside are charged.
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Museo di Storia Naturale
Cromwell RoadThe building is beautiful. Huge museum with many exhibits regarding the geological and biological history. If you have a child it is a fantastic place to go! Some exhibitions inside are charged.
Very expensive ticket. Interesting only if you like jewellery! If you prefer keep your money for Windsor it is (we think) a good decision: you can spend a day outside of London for a longer visit!
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Tower of London
Very expensive ticket. Interesting only if you like jewellery! If you prefer keep your money for Windsor it is (we think) a good decision: you can spend a day outside of London for a longer visit!
Next to The National Gallery on Saint Martin place. Some of the very best portraits everywhere in the world. Portraits are changing often. Also Tudor collection. The museum is free.
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National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceNext to The National Gallery on Saint Martin place. Some of the very best portraits everywhere in the world. Portraits are changing often. Also Tudor collection. The museum is free.
Gallery overlooking the Thames. Free Museum and free art tours. Most of the masterpieces from Britain. For example Turner!
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Tate Britain
MillbankGallery overlooking the Thames. Free Museum and free art tours. Most of the masterpieces from Britain. For example Turner!
Are you studying medicine? Or are you interested in pre-anesthesia surgery and medical use of herbs? Visit this small museum. Price is 6,5 pounds.
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Das alte Operationstheatermuseum und Kräuterdachgeschoss
9a St Thomas StAre you studying medicine? Or are you interested in pre-anesthesia surgery and medical use of herbs? Visit this small museum. Price is 6,5 pounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas restaurant and bar with Spanish cuisine. Open from 6pm from Tuesday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday open from 11 am. (Closed on Mondays)
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The Social
17 Walm LnTapas restaurant and bar with Spanish cuisine. Open from 6pm from Tuesday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday open from 11 am. (Closed on Mondays)
Irish wooden pub in West London. Impressive tree directly from Ireland in in the middle of the location. Possible to eat and hear live music. A very special place that we like. Impressive!
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Waxy O'Connor's
14-16 Rupert StIrish wooden pub in West London. Impressive tree directly from Ireland in in the middle of the location. Possible to eat and hear live music. A very special place that we like. Impressive!
Parks & Nature
Richmond is a quiet city with gardens and a park with deers and oaks. Easy to reach from Kensal Rise Station (at 15 minutes from Digibed). Only 15 minutes by overground. The park is free!
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Richmond Park
Richmond is a quiet city with gardens and a park with deers and oaks. Easy to reach from Kensal Rise Station (at 15 minutes from Digibed). Only 15 minutes by overground. The park is free!
Beautiful stroll from Saint Pancras to Camden Town or vice versa
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Regent's Canal Towpath
Regent's Canal TowpathBeautiful stroll from Saint Pancras to Camden Town or vice versa
Ornithologist’s wonderland. Variety of birds and other wildlife! Bus 52 to Ladbroke grove station. Yellow or pink line to Hammersmith then the 283 bus.
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WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth WalkOrnithologist’s wonderland. Variety of birds and other wildlife! Bus 52 to Ladbroke grove station. Yellow or pink line to Hammersmith then the 283 bus.
Sightseeing
Biodiversity and country side in the city. From Finchley Road Station reach the park by foot in only 30 minutes. There is a zoo, a beautiful place called ''Pergola’’ (Don’t miss it and take your camera), three swimming ponds and a Lido. The park is free!
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Hampstead Heath
Biodiversity and country side in the city. From Finchley Road Station reach the park by foot in only 30 minutes. There is a zoo, a beautiful place called ''Pergola’’ (Don’t miss it and take your camera), three swimming ponds and a Lido. The park is free!
Walk across the famous zebra crossing just like the Beatles.
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Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey RdWalk across the famous zebra crossing just like the Beatles.
Fancy to have a fantastic view of London and a drink on a rooftop? It is far from the center but this building is amazing. Theres is also an outdoor film club on the same floor. London hidden place!
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Bussey Bldg
Fancy to have a fantastic view of London and a drink on a rooftop? It is far from the center but this building is amazing. Theres is also an outdoor film club on the same floor. London hidden place!
Fancy a day trip out of London? Pre-book your ticket on line as the queue is very impressive! Only 50 minutes by train from Waterloo Station. The ticket is around 20 pounds.
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Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlFancy a day trip out of London? Pre-book your ticket on line as the queue is very impressive! Only 50 minutes by train from Waterloo Station. The ticket is around 20 pounds.
Fancy a day out of London? Oxford is a nice historical city. Visit the Trinity college. We recomand the Bodleian Library. A set used in the Harry Potter movies.
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Oxford
Fancy a day out of London? Oxford is a nice historical city. Visit the Trinity college. We recomand the Bodleian Library. A set used in the Harry Potter movies.
Fancy a day out of London? Cambridge is a very quiet city! Organize a picnic at Cambridge. Boats rented. Loads of good walking around the city. Fresh air, green area to change your mind!
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Cambridge
Fancy a day out of London? Cambridge is a very quiet city! Organize a picnic at Cambridge. Boats rented. Loads of good walking around the city. Fresh air, green area to change your mind!
Fancy a day out of London? In the center of city there is the Royal Pavilion a spectacular oriental palace. Classic British seaside Pier. Look back at the beaches and seafront of Brighton.
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Brighton
Fancy a day out of London? In the center of city there is the Royal Pavilion a spectacular oriental palace. Classic British seaside Pier. Look back at the beaches and seafront of Brighton.
Fancy a day out of London? Visit the place where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up. William Shakespeare!
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Fancy a day out of London? Visit the place where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up. William Shakespeare!
Getting out at Swiss Cottage on the Jubilee Line and taking the bus 32 to Camden Town. Pop off at Morrison.
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Camden Town
Camden High StreetGetting out at Swiss Cottage on the Jubilee Line and taking the bus 32 to Camden Town. Pop off at Morrison.
Cafes, pubs, small shops and a craft market. There is always a concert in some cafes.Royal Opera House also known as "Covent Garden”, James Bond Museum and the London Transports Museum are very near.
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Covent Garden
41 James StCafes, pubs, small shops and a craft market. There is always a concert in some cafes.Royal Opera House also known as "Covent Garden”, James Bond Museum and the London Transports Museum are very near.
Four lion statues and the Nelson’s column. A lot of events are organised here through the year. Don’t miss this beautiful place and continue on the Strand (Twinnings teas shops).
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Four lion statues and the Nelson’s column. A lot of events are organised here through the year. Don’t miss this beautiful place and continue on the Strand (Twinnings teas shops).
An impressive building started in 1873. It is possible to visit all the building and to enter in court rooms to hear some cil cases: you are allowed to sit in the back two rows! Just be quiet! In front of the buiding there is the Twining's tea shop which dates form the 18th century... and where you can try a delicious tea.
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Royal Courts of Justice
StrandAn impressive building started in 1873. It is possible to visit all the building and to enter in court rooms to hear some cil cases: you are allowed to sit in the back two rows! Just be quiet! In front of the buiding there is the Twining's tea shop which dates form the 18th century... and where you can try a delicious tea.
If you are looking for historical buildings, it is the place to go. A lot of interesting buildings who can tell you a lot of this city...
Fleet Street
Fleet StreetIf you are looking for historical buildings, it is the place to go. A lot of interesting buildings who can tell you a lot of this city...
Fancy to do a trip in India? A peaceful Hindu temple in marble and wood open to the public from 9.00am to 6.00pm throughout the year also Bank Holidays. Catch the bus 206. Indian vegrestaurant inside!
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Pramukh Swami RoadFancy to do a trip in India? A peaceful Hindu temple in marble and wood open to the public from 9.00am to 6.00pm throughout the year also Bank Holidays. Catch the bus 206. Indian vegrestaurant inside!
It is a Castle not a railway Station! Go to the first floor walking outside to see the Paul Day's sculpture “The Meeting Place" : a huge statue of two lovers with load of scenes in its basement.
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadIt is a Castle not a railway Station! Go to the first floor walking outside to see the Paul Day's sculpture “The Meeting Place" : a huge statue of two lovers with load of scenes in its basement.
Klein-Venedig
6 Warwick AveA lot of path along canals. A nice stroll!
Standing 309.6 metres high, it's currently the tallest building in the European Union. The ticket for the view at the top is expensive but ask us to have a tip to visit it for only a few pounds :)
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StStanding 309.6 metres high, it's currently the tallest building in the European Union. The ticket for the view at the top is expensive but ask us to have a tip to visit it for only a few pounds :)
Fancy a trip in the air? From Digibed take the Jubilee Line to North Greenwich. With your oyster card you can pay less your ticket... Beautiful view!
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Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley WayFancy a trip in the air? From Digibed take the Jubilee Line to North Greenwich. With your oyster card you can pay less your ticket... Beautiful view!
You can arrive here by boat (see our tips on "Enbankment Pier"). This is the place where the famous time line (GMT), originates from. Incredible view of London at the top of the hill. Deer Park too...
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Greenwich Park
You can arrive here by boat (see our tips on "Enbankment Pier"). This is the place where the famous time line (GMT), originates from. Incredible view of London at the top of the hill. Deer Park too...
Beautiful and magical place... but pricey! It is a good to stop here at Amesbury for a short visit and only if you have in mind to go to Bath after though!
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Stonehenge
Beautiful and magical place... but pricey! It is a good to stop here at Amesbury for a short visit and only if you have in mind to go to Bath after though!
Fancy a day out of London? Visit the Bath and particularly the Roman Baths. They are so interesting to start learning all about this ancient city. A walk back in time!
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Bath
Fancy a day out of London? Visit the Bath and particularly the Roman Baths. They are so interesting to start learning all about this ancient city. A walk back in time!
If you like architecture this church combine neo-Gothic and Early-English Style. Known to have the tallest spire in London. Nice atmosphere for the amazing stone carvings and small gardens.
St Mary Abbots Church
Kensington Church StreetIf you like architecture this church combine neo-Gothic and Early-English Style. Known to have the tallest spire in London. Nice atmosphere for the amazing stone carvings and small gardens.
Fancy a day out of London? The cathedral is a gem and the city too.
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Canterbury
Fancy a day out of London? The cathedral is a gem and the city too.
Every Sunday a beautiful flower market. Flowers, plants and herbs. Cheap flowers towards midday. Also a lot of shops very nice just behind every stall.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadEvery Sunday a beautiful flower market. Flowers, plants and herbs. Cheap flowers towards midday. Also a lot of shops very nice just behind every stall.
From this point to London Eye it is a good point to see London without so many tourists. And At the end of this walk you can see very well The Palace of Westminster and why not take great photos!
Riverside Walk
Riverside WalkFrom this point to London Eye it is a good point to see London without so many tourists. And At the end of this walk you can see very well The Palace of Westminster and why not take great photos!
Picnic at Walthamstow Marshes. Wild buzzards and peregrine falcons. Pick one of the many available paths! At Finchley Road take the Metropolitan to Liverpool street. Take the train till Clapton.
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Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdPicnic at Walthamstow Marshes. Wild buzzards and peregrine falcons. Pick one of the many available paths! At Finchley Road take the Metropolitan to Liverpool street. Take the train till Clapton.
Visit the lovely Petersham Meadows, where cattle graze. There is the Petersham garden centre.
Petersham Lodge Woods
River LaneVisit the lovely Petersham Meadows, where cattle graze. There is the Petersham garden centre.
The best day to visit it, is on Saturday. A traditional market with stands and food. Take the bus 52 and get out at Ladbroke Grove Stop. Only 20 minutes from Digibed by bus.
Potobello Road Market Nottinghill
80 Tavistock RdThe best day to visit it, is on Saturday. A traditional market with stands and food. Take the bus 52 and get out at Ladbroke Grove Stop. Only 20 minutes from Digibed by bus.