A guide to London for free
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London is often said to be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but with our guide to free museums, attractions, and activities, you needn't spend a fortune to have a great time!
Museums, Galleries, & Libraries
The British Museum
Great Russell Street WC1B 3DG, Tel: 020 7323 8299
The British Museum holds a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. Highlights include famous antiquities such as the Rosetta stone.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:30, Thurs – Fri 10:00 – 17:30
Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern)
The British Museum holds a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. Highlights include famous antiquities such as the Rosetta stone.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:30, Thurs – Fri 10:00 – 17:30
Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern)
Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road SE1 6HZ Tel: 020 7416 5320
Near to both Stamford Street Apartments and King's College Hall, at the Imperial War Museum you can learn about the conflict on the Home Front and on the Front Line, from the two World Wars through to the Falklands and Bosnia.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Lambeth North / Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo / Northern)
Near to both Stamford Street Apartments and King's College Hall, at the Imperial War Museum you can learn about the conflict on the Home Front and on the Front Line, from the two World Wars through to the Falklands and Bosnia.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Lambeth North / Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo / Northern)
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road SW7 5BD Tel: 020 7942 5000
Explore hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits including Dinosaurs, Creepy-Crawlies, Human Biology, Ecology and Mammals.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 10:00 – 17:50, Sun 11:00 – 17:50
South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle, District)
Explore hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits including Dinosaurs, Creepy-Crawlies, Human Biology, Ecology and Mammals.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 10:00 – 17:50, Sun 11:00 – 17:50
South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle, District)
Science Museum
Exhibition Road SW7 2DD
See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest Museum of its kind in the world.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
South Kensington (Circle, District)
See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest Museum of its kind in the world.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
South Kensington (Circle, District)
British Library
Euston Road, NW1
The British Library houses one of the greatest collections of the written word in the world. See world famous items like the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623, King John's Magna Carta, Handel's Messiah and original Beatles' manuscripts.
Opening Times: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 09:30 – 18:00, Tue 09:30 – 20:00, Sat 09:30 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00
King’s Cross / Euston (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria)
The British Library houses one of the greatest collections of the written word in the world. See world famous items like the Lindisfarne Gospels, the Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623, King John's Magna Carta, Handel's Messiah and original Beatles' manuscripts.
Opening Times: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 09:30 – 18:00, Tue 09:30 – 20:00, Sat 09:30 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00
King’s Cross / Euston (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria)
Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road SW7 2RL
These 15 state-of-the-art galleries feature interactive exhibits and audio visual displays exploring the story of British art, design, and fashion from the Tudor age to the modern era.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:45, Wed 10:00 – 22:00
South Kensington (Circle, District)
These 15 state-of-the-art galleries feature interactive exhibits and audio visual displays exploring the story of British art, design, and fashion from the Tudor age to the modern era.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:45, Wed 10:00 – 22:00
South Kensington (Circle, District)
The Tate Modern
Bankside SE1 9TG
A short walk from Stamford Street Apartments, the Tate Modern was created in the year 2000 from a disused power station on the bank of the Thames. It displays the national collection of international modern art. This is defined as art since 1900. Entry is FREE, although there is a charge for some exhibitions.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Fri – Sat 10:00 – 22:00
Southwark / Blackfriars (Jubilee / Circle, District)
A short walk from Stamford Street Apartments, the Tate Modern was created in the year 2000 from a disused power station on the bank of the Thames. It displays the national collection of international modern art. This is defined as art since 1900. Entry is FREE, although there is a charge for some exhibitions.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Fri – Sat 10:00 – 22:00
Southwark / Blackfriars (Jubilee / Circle, District)
The Tate Britain
Millbank SW1P 4R
Tate Britain is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally. The Tate Britain calls on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present a picture of the development of art in Britain from the sixteenth century to the present day. Entry is FREE, although there is a charge for some exhibitions.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:50
Pimlico (Victoria)
Tate Britain is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally. The Tate Britain calls on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present a picture of the development of art in Britain from the sixteenth century to the present day. Entry is FREE, although there is a charge for some exhibitions.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:50
Pimlico (Victoria)
The National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place WC2H 0HE
The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect the portraits of famous British men and women. Today the collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Ideally situated for guests staying at Stamford Street Apartments.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Thurs-Fri 10:00 – 21:00
Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo)
The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect the portraits of famous British men and women. Today the collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Ideally situated for guests staying at Stamford Street Apartments.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Thurs-Fri 10:00 – 21:00
Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo)
Museum of London
London Wall EC2Y 5HN Tel: 020 7600 3699
Discover over 2000 years of the capital's history from prehistoric to modern times.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 10:00 – 17:50, Sun 12:00 – 17:50
Barbican / St. Paul’s (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan / Central)
Discover over 2000 years of the capital's history from prehistoric to modern times.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 10:00 – 17:50, Sun 12:00 – 17:50
Barbican / St. Paul’s (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan / Central)
Bank of England Museum
Threadneedle Street, EC2
The Bank of England Museum traces the origin of the Bank from its foundation in 1694, through to the present day. Learn the intricacies of bank note design, experience life as a dealer on the US Dollar/Sterling market and learn the history of many ancient bank notes and coins.
Opening Times: Mon – Fri 10:00 – 17:00
Bank (Central)
The Bank of England Museum traces the origin of the Bank from its foundation in 1694, through to the present day. Learn the intricacies of bank note design, experience life as a dealer on the US Dollar/Sterling market and learn the history of many ancient bank notes and coins.
Opening Times: Mon – Fri 10:00 – 17:00
Bank (Central)
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road SE10 9NF Tel: 020 8312 6565
See Oceans of Discovery, from Cook to Cousteau.
Opening Times: 10:00 – 17:00
Greenwich (Docklands)
See Oceans of Discovery, from Cook to Cousteau.
Opening Times: 10:00 – 17:00
Greenwich (Docklands)
John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2
Sir John Soane was the architect of the Bank of England. His own home in Lincoln's Inn Fields is now known as the Sir John Soane Museum and is an amazing museum dedicated to his works and incredible collections. Entry is FREE, but groups of 6 or more must book in advance.
Opening Times: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Holborn (Central)
Sir John Soane was the architect of the Bank of England. His own home in Lincoln's Inn Fields is now known as the Sir John Soane Museum and is an amazing museum dedicated to his works and incredible collections. Entry is FREE, but groups of 6 or more must book in advance.
Opening Times: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Holborn (Central)
Queen's House
Romney Road SE10 9NF
Inigo Jones's Palladian-style villa in Greenwich.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Greenwich (Docklands)
Inigo Jones's Palladian-style villa in Greenwich.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Greenwich (Docklands)
Royal Air Force Museum
Grahame Park Way NW9 5LL
A world class collection of over 80 aircraft, aviation memorabilia and artefacts. Don't miss the simulator ride, hands on section and interactive sound and light show too.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Colindale / Mill Hill Broadway (Northern)
A world class collection of over 80 aircraft, aviation memorabilia and artefacts. Don't miss the simulator ride, hands on section and interactive sound and light show too.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Colindale / Mill Hill Broadway (Northern)
The Geffrye Museum
136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2
The Geffrye Museum is one of London’s best-loved museums. It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. Entry is FREE
Opening Times: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Old Street / Liverpool Street (Northern / Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
The Geffrye Museum is one of London’s best-loved museums. It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. Entry is FREE
Opening Times: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Old Street / Liverpool Street (Northern / Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
Leighton House
Holland Park Road, W14
Leighton House is home of classical painter, Lord Leighton. The dazzling gilt mosaics and Oriental tiles of the Arab Hall evoke the world of the Arabian Nights.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 17:30, Tue CLOSED
High St. Kensington / Kensington Olympia (Circle / District)
Leighton House is home of classical painter, Lord Leighton. The dazzling gilt mosaics and Oriental tiles of the Arab Hall evoke the world of the Arabian Nights.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 17:30, Tue CLOSED
High St. Kensington / Kensington Olympia (Circle / District)
Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, NW3
Situated on Hampstead Heath (not far from Hampstead Campus), Kenwood House is one of the finest examples of the work of architect Robert Adam. This stunning villa contains a spectacular library and fine neo-classical furniture. It also holds the most important private collection of paintings ever given to the nation. Scenes from the film Notting Hill were staged here.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 17:00
Hampstead (Northern)
Situated on Hampstead Heath (not far from Hampstead Campus), Kenwood House is one of the finest examples of the work of architect Robert Adam. This stunning villa contains a spectacular library and fine neo-classical furniture. It also holds the most important private collection of paintings ever given to the nation. Scenes from the film Notting Hill were staged here.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 17:00
Hampstead (Northern)
Wallace Collection
Hertford House, Manchester Square W1U 3BN
The Wallace Collection is an impressive collection of European paintings, miniatures and sculpture. The twenty eight rooms present collections of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain together with paintings by Titian, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Gainsborough.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Bond Street (Central, Jubilee)
The Wallace Collection is an impressive collection of European paintings, miniatures and sculpture. The twenty eight rooms present collections of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain together with paintings by Titian, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Gainsborough.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:00
Bond Street (Central, Jubilee)
Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green
Cambridge Heath Road, E2
The Museum of Childhood houses one of the largest and oldest collections of childhood items in the world. Highlights include toys and games from around the world such as coin-operated mechanical toys and a fine collection of children's costume. The museum also operates a varied activities programme for children every weekend and during school holidays.
Opening Times: CLOSED until Oct 2006
Bethnal Green (Central)
The Museum of Childhood houses one of the largest and oldest collections of childhood items in the world. Highlights include toys and games from around the world such as coin-operated mechanical toys and a fine collection of children's costume. The museum also operates a varied activities programme for children every weekend and during school holidays.
Opening Times: CLOSED until Oct 2006
Bethnal Green (Central)
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, SW3
The National Army Museum tells the story of the British soldier in peace and war, through five centuries. You can experience what it was like to be bombarded in a First World War trench and see the meagre wartime rations.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:30
Sloane Square (Circle, District)
The National Army Museum tells the story of the British soldier in peace and war, through five centuries. You can experience what it was like to be bombarded in a First World War trench and see the meagre wartime rations.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 17:30
Sloane Square (Circle, District)
Royal Academy of Arts: The John Madejski Fine Rooms
Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1
Home to the Academy's permanent collection, these fully restored 18th century fine rooms now house many national treasures. Focusing predominantly on British art and architecture from the 18th century to the present day, it includes works by renowned British painters such as Reynolds, Gainsborough, Turner and David Hockney.
Opening Times: Tue – Fri 13:00 – 16:30, Sat-Sun 10:00 – 18:30
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo)
Home to the Academy's permanent collection, these fully restored 18th century fine rooms now house many national treasures. Focusing predominantly on British art and architecture from the 18th century to the present day, it includes works by renowned British painters such as Reynolds, Gainsborough, Turner and David Hockney.
Opening Times: Tue – Fri 13:00 – 16:30, Sat-Sun 10:00 – 18:30
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo)
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is FREE. Situated at the western end of the Strand, just over the river from Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: 10:00 – 18:00, Tue 10:00 – 21:00
Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo)
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is FREE. Situated at the western end of the Strand, just over the river from Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: 10:00 – 18:00, Tue 10:00 – 21:00
Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo)
The Photographers’ Gallery
5 & 8 Great Newport Street WC2H 7HY
The Photographers’ Gallery is one of the UK's primary venues for photography and one of London’s most popular public galleries with over half-a-million people visiting in 2004. Established in 1971, the Gallery was the UK's first independent photographic gallery.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 18:00, Thurs 11:00 – 20:00
Leicester Square (Piccadilly, Northern)
The Photographers’ Gallery is one of the UK's primary venues for photography and one of London’s most popular public galleries with over half-a-million people visiting in 2004. Established in 1971, the Gallery was the UK's first independent photographic gallery.
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 18:00, Thurs 11:00 – 20:00
Leicester Square (Piccadilly, Northern)
Freemason's Hall
60 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AZ
Freemason's Hall was built after World War One as a tribute to all the Masons who lost their lives.
The very opulent main building is an addition to the Victorian one built around the original which dates from 1775. There are free hourly tours 1100 - 1600 Monday - Friday. The blue staircase is well worth it and you can also go into the Temple itself.
Holborn / Covent Garden (Central / Piccadilly)
Freemason's Hall was built after World War One as a tribute to all the Masons who lost their lives.
The very opulent main building is an addition to the Victorian one built around the original which dates from 1775. There are free hourly tours 1100 - 1600 Monday - Friday. The blue staircase is well worth it and you can also go into the Temple itself.
Holborn / Covent Garden (Central / Piccadilly)
Performance, Concerts, & Activities
Royal Opera House
Bow Street WC2E 9DD
The public rooms at the Royal Opera House are free from 1000-1530 every day. There are free recitals at 1pm – but tickets are required and can be collected at 10am. A visit to see the building's grandiose architecture is well worth it. Somerset House's Nelson Stair, Seaman's Waiting Hall and interpretation gallery can all be seen for free, and it's only a short walk over the river from Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 15:30
Covent Garden (Piccadilly)
The public rooms at the Royal Opera House are free from 1000-1530 every day. There are free recitals at 1pm – but tickets are required and can be collected at 10am. A visit to see the building's grandiose architecture is well worth it. Somerset House's Nelson Stair, Seaman's Waiting Hall and interpretation gallery can all be seen for free, and it's only a short walk over the river from Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: Mon – Sun 10:00 – 15:30
Covent Garden (Piccadilly)
Royal Society of Arts
8 John Adam Street WC2N 6EZ
The Royal Society of Arts is another architectural gem and has recently opened its doors to the public. On the first Sunday of every month, from 1000-1300, visitors can roam the Adam Brothers' historic rooms, dating back to the 1770s – for free, of course. Another attraction very near to Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: 1st Sunday of every month 10:00 – 13:00
Charing Cross / Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo / Circle, District)
The Royal Society of Arts is another architectural gem and has recently opened its doors to the public. On the first Sunday of every month, from 1000-1300, visitors can roam the Adam Brothers' historic rooms, dating back to the 1770s – for free, of course. Another attraction very near to Stamford Street Apartments),
Opening Times: 1st Sunday of every month 10:00 – 13:00
Charing Cross / Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo / Circle, District)
The Notting Hill Carnival
Europe’s biggest street party takes place on the August bank holiday weekend (the last Sunday and Monday of August).
August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday
Notting Hill Gate / Ladbroke Grove / Westbourne Park (Central, Circle, District / Hammersmith & City)
August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday
Notting Hill Gate / Ladbroke Grove / Westbourne Park (Central, Circle, District / Hammersmith & City)
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace SW1A 1AA
The Changing the Guard is a must see event for any visitor to London. The Queens' Guard is changed at 1130 inside the gates of Buckingham Palace and can be viewed from outside. The 40-minute ceremony takes place daily between April and July and on alternate days for the remainder of the year.
Mon – Sun @ 11:30
St. James’s Park / Victoria (Circle, District)
The Changing the Guard is a must see event for any visitor to London. The Queens' Guard is changed at 1130 inside the gates of Buckingham Palace and can be viewed from outside. The 40-minute ceremony takes place daily between April and July and on alternate days for the remainder of the year.
Mon – Sun @ 11:30
St. James’s Park / Victoria (Circle, District)
Ceremony of The Keys
Tower of London, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB
This 700 year old ceremony of the locking of the main gates of the Tower of London is carried out every night of the year at 2150 by the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower accompanied by an escort of Guards. Passes are essential to attend the ceremony and can be obtained free of charge upon written application to: The Ceremony of the Keys, HM Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB.
Mon – Sun @ 21:50
Tower Hill (Circle, District)
This 700 year old ceremony of the locking of the main gates of the Tower of London is carried out every night of the year at 2150 by the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower accompanied by an escort of Guards. Passes are essential to attend the ceremony and can be obtained free of charge upon written application to: The Ceremony of the Keys, HM Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB.
Mon – Sun @ 21:50
Tower Hill (Circle, District)
The South Bank
The area around the South Bank next to Stamford Street Apartments, comes alive during summer time. There are often free festivals in Bernie Spain Gardens next to the Oxo Tower building and in the gardens next to the Embankment. Live music, dance, performance art and children's events make up summer's Coin Street Festival which takes place by the Oxo Tower, programme details can be obtained from +44 (0)20 7401 2255. During July and August, the floors, foyers and terraces of the South Bank transform into stages for performances by the top names in music and dance. All events are free and programme details are available from the box office on +44 (0)20 7960 4201.
Various times
Embankment / Waterloo (Circle, District / Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern)
Various times
Embankment / Waterloo (Circle, District / Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern)
St-Martin-in-the-Fields Church
Trafalgar Square, WC2
This historic church, designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726, overlooks Trafalgar Square. FREE lunchtime recitals take place on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Features include Cafe in the Crypt, a gift shop, art gallery and market in the courtyard. The church crypt is also home to the London Brass Rubbing Centre, which offers a unique opportunity for all the family to make pictures, with this simple technique.
Recital Times: Mon, Tue, Fri 13:00 – 14:00
Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern)
This historic church, designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726, overlooks Trafalgar Square. FREE lunchtime recitals take place on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Features include Cafe in the Crypt, a gift shop, art gallery and market in the courtyard. The church crypt is also home to the London Brass Rubbing Centre, which offers a unique opportunity for all the family to make pictures, with this simple technique.
Recital Times: Mon, Tue, Fri 13:00 – 14:00
Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern)
The Barbican
Silk Street, EC2Y
The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, presenting a year-round programme of art, music, film and theatre. Many of the events are FREE.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 09:00 – 23:00, Sun 12:00 – 23:00
Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, presenting a year-round programme of art, music, film and theatre. Many of the events are FREE.
Opening Times: Mon – Sat 09:00 – 23:00, Sun 12:00 – 23:00
Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
Shopping & Markets
Spitalfields and Brick Lane
Best visited on a Sunday when the area really comes alive, Spitalfields has an excellent arts & crafts market to complement the fashion shops and clothes markets of bohemian Shoreditch. A short walk south from Shoreditch Tube Station will take you past a number of cafes, the Truman Brewery , and the Bangladeshi area of Brick Lane – London’s curry capital! Right of here is the Hugenot with its idiosyncratic houses, and this borders Spitalfields market, half of which is now housed under a huge glass and steel building.
Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Shoreditch (Central, District/Hammersmith & City, East London)
Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Shoreditch (Central, District/Hammersmith & City, East London)
Portobello Road Market
The famous Portobello Road Market is held in ultra-trendy Notting Hill, and is most well-known for its Saturday antiques market towards the south end of the road. During the week it is full of fruit & vegetables as well as food stalls, while on Fridays there is a second hand market. It is open throughout the week except Sunday from 06:00 to 16:30. Thursday has 13:00 closing.
Notting Hill Gate / Ladbroke Grove (District, Circle / Hammersmith & City)
Notting Hill Gate / Ladbroke Grove (District, Circle / Hammersmith & City)
Camden Market
Camden Market is one of London's top attractions and is home to a vibrant ‘alternative’ scene. Virtually everything is on sale here, clothing, music, antiques, collectibles, ethnic art, rugs, food and drink. There are a number of separate markets – at the lock, on the canal, under the railway arches towards Chalk Farm – the “stables”, Inverness Street and Buck Street, as well as Camden High Street itself. These markets are open nearly all year round.
Camden Town / Chalk Farm (Northern)
Camden Town / Chalk Farm (Northern)
Borough Market
Only a stone's throw from Great Dover Street Apartments, Borough is one of London's trendiest markets and has wonderful unspoilt Victorian architecture. Often used as a film location, on Saturdays there's a large farmer's market Producers from all over the country bring a range of fresh produce to the market, including; fish, meats, vegetables, ciders, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries.
Other stalls specialise in produce imported from abroad. Fruit wholesale 04:00-08:00 Mon - Fri. Farmers' Market 1200-1700 on Friday, 1000-1600 on Saturday.
London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee)
Other stalls specialise in produce imported from abroad. Fruit wholesale 04:00-08:00 Mon - Fri. Farmers' Market 1200-1700 on Friday, 1000-1600 on Saturday.
London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee)
Transport & Sightseeing
The Number 11 Bus
An excellent tour of London can be taken for minimal cost on the Number 11 bus. A single journey should cost £1.50, or if you wish to hop on and off, a day travel card can be bought for £3.00. Catch the Number 11 from Liverpool Street Station, and you will be taken on the following route: Bank of England, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Fleet Street, The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand and the Theatre district, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Whitehall, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, New Scotland Yard, Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace Road, King’s Road Chelsea, and Fulham Broadway.
Liverpool Street Station – Fulham Broadway
Liverpool Street Station – Fulham Broadway
