My Favourite Spots in London, England
Living
in England and being from abroad, I've been to London more times that
I could count. Even though it is way too wide and too crowded for my
liking, I quite enjoy going there and spending the day with friends,
visiting around and playing tourist. Because I've never done a proper
post about the city (well, except from this autumnal
outfit of the day a few months ago), I've decided to do one
long post dedicated to my favourite areas in the city. These are the
places I tend to visit again and again, because no matter how big the
city is, I always go back to the same places. I'm not the only one
who does that, am I?
So
here are, in no particular order, my favourite London spots!
If
I had to pick just one place to go to eat in London, it would be
Borough Market. Located near London Bridge and the pretty Southwark
Cathedral, you'll find a variety of products there: fresh fruit and
vegetables, flowers, coffee, cakes, teas, cheese... There are also a
lot of stalls selling street food from different countries and
regions. Ethiopian, Indian, Balkan, Italian, German, and so on. There
are also vegetarian dishes, and probably gluten-free cake options!
My
favourite food I had in Borough Market is hands down the Boston
Sausage burger, pictured above. Brioche bun, Boston sausage from
Lincolnshire, caramelised onion marmelade, rocket - and blue cheese
if you're a fan, but I have it without it. One word: yummy!
If
you've never been to Borough Market, please rush there for lunch next
time you're in the city. You'll love it.
Out
of all the parks in London, St James's has to be my favourite. It may
be smaller than Hyde Park, less fancy than Regent's Park, and it
doesn't have peacocks like Holland's Park, but there's something
about it that makes me come back all the time. I like the stream
going all the way through it, and crossing the bridge to go from one
side to the other. When you go there, don't forget to look for the
squirrels - they'll come when you least expect it, searching for food
(which you shouldn't give them, but it's difficult to resist these
little fluffy cuties!).
Of
course, you can't miss Buckingham Palace, right at the end of the
park. If you're lucky, you could even get a glimpse of the Queen
herself! This is what happened to me one day, it was totally
unplanned but trust me, I felt more excited than a Justin Bieber fan.
No joke. #godsavethequeen
Walking around the Thames: Millenium Bridge, the Globe, Tower Bridge
This
area is one of my newest favourites in London, and it is somehow
surprising I like it so much because I am more into old, historical
buildings than city landscapes. However, I have fallen in love with
the Millenium Bridge/Tower Bridge area, around the bank of the
Thames. I especially like to go there in the late afternoon and
evening.. My path usually goes like this: having a look at St Paul's
Cathedral before crossing the Millenium Bridge (the Harry Potter fan
in be being very excited as it is the bridge featured in the opening
of the Half-Blood Prince film!) and passing by the Globe,
Shakespeare's famous theatre. I really hope to see one of his plays
there one day. My friend Julie and I have taken the habit of stopping
at the Caffè Nero right by Francis Drake's galleon: if you can, sit
upstairs at the table right in front of the big window, from which
you'll see the river. As night falls, the buildings of the City all
light up, and the scene suddenly looks like you've stepped in a film.
Everything is quieter in the evening, and I love walking along the
Thames all the way to Hay's Galleria (my jaw literally dropped when I
discovered this place for the first time) and Tower Bridge, covered
in pink lights. The perfect relaxing walk before going back home!
What are your favourite areas in London?
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
26 commentaires
Amazing photo selection.
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DeleteThe last time I went to London was 24 years ago, so I don't feel like I can name a favorite spot. I think I need to go back and rediscover a few.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
It's been a while! You should definitely go. There's something for everyone in London, not to mention to plethora of beauty brands to choose from! xx
DeleteGreat pictures xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandana :) xx
DeleteThe cakes you photographed at Borough market look delicious and St. James' Park really is very special :)
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It was so difficult to choose which cake to pick, I looked like I was taken the toughest decision of my life haha. Yes St James' Park has that little something about it, even though it is flooded with tourists all the time! xx
DeleteLondon in as amazing place, you never get bored! Love you pictures
ReplyDeleteVanessa x | www.springlilies.com
That is very true, there is always something new to do in London :D xx
DeleteLovely photos and a nice, definitive list. I defo appreciate London a lot more since I left and moved back up North a few years ago. Highly recommend Hyde Park and the Serpentine Lido area.
ReplyDelete- Lubna | The Digital Review
It is often when you leave a place that you realise how much you liked it - I can feel that for Paris! (even though I always knew I loved it in the first place :P) Hyde Park is great, but I haven't seen towards the Serpentine Lido yet - I'll keep that in mind for my next trips in the spring! xx
DeleteThis post leaves me aching to go to London! This is not only visually appealing but also very informative.. I'll definitely be taking a page from your book when I visit London!
ReplyDeleteVintagonista|Sumeyye
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The trip would be quite long from where you are, but it'd be worth it if you went for a weekend! I'm glad this post helped :D xx
DeleteSuch a gorgeous selection of photos. I definitely want to visit London.
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Thanks :D You should totally go, you won't be disappointed! xx
DeleteThat burger looks soooo tasty :D
ReplyDeletexx Sofia | SOFIAADOT
It is. If you ever go to Borough Market, try it out - trust me on this :D xx
DeleteI love St James Park and Borough Market, two of my favourite places :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca Coco
They are London classics, definitely! xx
DeleteOh how dreamy, I love your photos Julia! I am always going back to Regents park, especially the Queen Mary rose garden, it's like I am magnetised to it haha :D it feels so sad and beautiful and I adore it! Love the Avenue gardens there too! xx
ReplyDeleteelizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
It has been a few years since I last visited London, I'm sure I'll be able to visit there this year :) You already listed some of my favourite places! I like taking long walks around the Thames, especially when the sun is shining! I'm used to crowded places (lived in Istanbul) so London crowd doesn't really bother me :p xx
ReplyDeleteEla BellaWorld
All these photos are just stunning, the food, the area, I love it! I wish I could see London like this, all the pretty bits, but somehow everytime I visit I hate it :(
ReplyDeleteErin || MakeErinOver
I love that part of London too, the one with the Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. Walking down Millennium bridge with St. Paul's in sight it's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to London, but it looks lovely! Can't wait to go there some day.
ReplyDelete-Maria
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I love your photos of London. I want to live there in a couple of years time. It's a fantastic city xxx
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