“Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London Borough ’s . No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”
— Samuel Johnson
London is a megalopolis with 33 small ‘cities’ within it – a compendium of the World, each has their own governments, schools, centres, suburbs, and sense of identity and is absolutely bristling with a huge variet of events.
Life in all of it’s variety and profusion – All of life is here!
The following aims to serve as a brief guide:
The London borough of Hackney incorporates some 1,151 streets. Hackney at its widest point is 6.3 miles by 6 miles in length.
Hackney possesses a rich mix of cultures and traditions. Popular destinations include super-trendy Shoreditch, a thriving cultural fringe of the City of London with a wide range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and comedy venues.
The area is filled with thriving street markets including Petticoat Lane, Brick Lane and Ridley Road in Dalston which offers goods from across the world in a friendly, bustling atmosphere.
Hackney is also home to the Hackney Empire theatre and Stoke Newington Church Street with its eclectic array of specialist shops, cafes and ethnic restaurants.
These 1,151 streets are home to over 1682 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 526 restaurants, 501 shops, 151 attractions, 254 clubs and pubs and 107 leisure venues.
The London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham incorporates some 955 streets. Hammersmith and Fulham at its widest point is 7.4 miles by 5.1 miles in length.
Hammersmith and Fulham is a borough that brims with history.
Escape the city and soak up the gorgeous riverside views. Enjoy a quiet pint at a pub or a meal in one of the many excellent restaurants and walk it all off by the riverside.
Once a year the area takes on a distinctly carnival feel as it hosts the world-famous Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
As well as art galleries and street markets, the borough has six theatres including the Lyric and sporting venues including Fulham and Chelsea football clubs.
These 955 streets are home to over 2604 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 875 restaurants, 1007 shops, 80 attractions, 232 clubs and pubs and 178 leisure venues.
The London borough of Haringey incorporates some 1,389 streets. Haringey at its widest point is 4.9 miles by 8.2 miles in length.
Haringey is famous for its literary connections such as Sir John Betjeman, who lived in West Hill as a child and also Karl Marx who is buried in nearby Highgate Cemetery.
In the Western half of the borough stands Alexandra Palace, the last great Victorian exhibition space in Europe. It boasts panoramic views over London and plays host to many major annual events.
The Parkland Walk links Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park, home to the famous Fleadh annual open-air music event.
These 1,389 streets are home to over 458 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 126 restaurants, 164 shops, 25 attractions, 30 clubs and pubs and 69 leisure venues.
The London borough of Harrow incorporates some 1,648 streets. Harrow at its widest point is 9.6 miles by 9.4 miles in length.
A village atmosphere prevails in areas such as Pinner and Stanmore and there is a plethora of fine buildings dating back to medieval times.
The Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre is housed within a 16th-century Tithe Barn and 14th-century manor.
These 1,648 streets are home to over 131 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 32 restaurants, 28 shops, 8 attractions, 1 clubs and pubs and 16 leisure venues.
The London borough of Havering incorporates some 472 streets. Havering at its widest point is 12.9 miles by 3 miles in length.
Havering sits on the North East edge of the capital with an area approaching 40 square miles. Half of Havering is situated in the Green Belt and boasts three country parks, including Havering Country Park, a favourite riding and hot-air ballooning location,
Take in a show at the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch which stages a dazzling variety of professional and amateur productions.
These 472 streets are home to over 20 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 4 shops, 3 attractions, and 9 leisure venues.
The London borough of Hillingdon incorporates some 2,626 streets. Hillingdon at its widest point is 19.2 miles by 8.7 miles in length.
Hillingdon is London’s least densely populated borough, with a large tract of Green Belt land that includes over 800 acres of woodland
These 2,626 streets are home to over 303 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 21 restaurants, 175 shops, 7 attractions, 3 clubs and pubs and 23 leisure venues.
The London borough of Hounslow incorporates some 1,745 streets. Hounslow at its widest point is 8.4 miles by 14.5 miles in length.
Hounslow boasts a wealth of heritage attractions, beautiful parks, open country areas and riverside walks. The River Thames winds its way along the southern boundary where there are delightful stretches, with historic Thameside inns, such as Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick Mall and Old Isleworth.
These 1,745 streets are home to over 854 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 210 restaurants, 344 shops, 58 attractions, 34 clubs and pubs and 86 leisure venues.
The London borough of Islington incorporates some 1,155 streets. Islington at its widest point is 6.2 miles by 4.4 miles in length.
Islington is traditionally a mecca for the cream of London’s liberal, journalists, writers and artists. This vibrant borough boasts a thriving fringe theatre scene, a wealth of fantastic restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
An area of elegant Georgian squares and the peaceful Regent’s Canal that meanders through historic Clerkenwell.
Football fans will be unable to leave the borough without a trip to the world famous Arsenal football ground.
These 1,155 streets are home to over 2236 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 778 restaurants, 626 shops, 147 attractions, 314 clubs and pubs and 138 leisure venues.
The London borough of Kensington and Chelsea incorporates some 1,019 streets. Kensington and Chelsea at its widest point is 5.6 miles by 5.5 miles in length.
Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for its thriving, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The borough has many famous shopping areas including the King’s Road, High Street Kensington and Knightsbridge, home to Harrods.
Escape the crowds with a stroll through one of several beautiful parks or visit one of the area’s many amazing museums, including the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum.
In the South-West of the borough is Notting Hill, one of the most attractive parts of London and home to Portobello Road Market and Europe’s biggest street party, Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place at the end of August.
These 1,019 streets are home to over 4364 which include 1450 restaurants, 1839 shops, 177 attractions, 319 clubs and pubs and 199 leisure venues.
The London borough of Kingston upon Thames incorporates some 1,255 streets. Kingston upon Thames at its widest point is 11.7 miles by 5.6 miles in length.
Kingston upon Thames is located in South West London and is a commuter heartland. Once an historic market town it now boasts attractions old and new. The town is steeped in history, seven Kings were crowned on Kingston’s Coronation Stone in the 10th century.
Kingston’s ancient market place, established in the 13th century, survives to this day and lies at the heart of the historic centre and it is now home to Chessington World of Adventures, Greater London’s finest theme park, is also situated within the boundaries of the borough.
These 1,255 streets are home to over 72 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 9 restaurants, 15 shops, 7 attractions, 1 clubs and pubs and 16 leisure venues.
The London borough of Lambeth incorporates some 1,967 streets. Lambeth at its widest point is 10.7 miles by 5.2 miles in length.
Stretching from the South Bank of the Thames to the suburbs of Streatham and Norwood, Lambeth is bursting with exciting attractions. Brixton, one of the borough’s most multi-cultural areas
Its thriving nightlife makes it the heart of London’s urban scene, and it also has the best live venue in London, the Brixton Academy.
Another part of the borough, Kennington, is famous for the Oval Cricket Ground, where county and test cricket matches are played
These 1,967 streets are home to over 2359 LondonTown.com featured venues, which include 797 restaurants, 561 shops, 212 attractions, 265 clubs and pubs and 155 leisure venues.
August 7th, 2013