London Rough Guide Rough Guide | 9781835290491

This pocket-sized London guidebook, written by Rough Guides experts, is perfect for short trips. Portable and complete with a pull-out map, it's sustainably printed to support environmental responsibility. Inside this London travel book, you will find: - Must-see recommendations - expertly chosen main attractions, hidden gems, family-friendly spots and relaxing retreats in tourist hotspots - Top picks in London - essential experiences including South Bank, East London's markets, Greenwich, London pubs, Hampton Court Palace, Houses of Parliament, South Kensington's museums, Tate Modern, London's theatres, Tower of London, Borough Market, Hampstead Heath, National Gallery, British Museum, The Shard, selected to enrich your journey - Best itineraries - diverse trip plans, suiting various durations and interests, and including recommendations for where to eat and drink along the way - London overview - a visual at-a-glance map spotlights key areas, with brief highlights - Inspiration for day trips - suggestions for extending your adventure or discovering new areas - Essential travel tips - guidance on navigation, health, local festivals and a comprehensive A-Z directory - Local language primer - key phrases for essential interaction, covering greetings, numbers and food - Authentic reviews - independent, reliable reviews of dining, drinking and shopping options, all collated by Rough Guides' experts - Accommodation listings - a selection of places to stay to fit any budget - Convenient pull-out map - an essential, easily-accessible map highlighting must-visit sites - Updates on London - a brief overview of the latest changes for returning visitors - Bonus eBook - free digital access to the guidebook post-purchase for on-the-go planning - Coverage includes: Whitehall and Westminster, St James's, Mayfair and Marylebone, Soho and Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, the City, the East End, the Tower and Docklands, South Bank, Bankside and Borough, Kensington and Chelsea, Regent's Park and Camden, Hampstead and Highgate, Greenwich, Kew and Richmond, Hampton Court