London Vacation Rental location
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WALK TO:
Tower Hill: 3 min
London Bridge: 10 min
St Katharine's docks: 7 min
London Dungeon: 15 min
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Borough market: 12 min
St-Paul Cathedral : 20 min
Tate Modern: 20 min |
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TUBE STATIONS:
Tower Hill (3 min) - Circle and District Lines |
BUS ROUTES:
Route 15 : Charing Cross, The City, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Piccadilly circus, Oxford street, Marble Arch, Paddington Station (Heathrow Express)
Route 78 : Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Spitafields area,
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Exploring Tower bridge and Tower Hill |
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Tower Bridge and its environs offer much in the way of historical sight-seeing, magnificent city views and opportunities to live some authentic "London" moments! The bridge itself is a major tourist draw, with its elevated walkways offering up London's architecture, monuments, and neighbourhoods from a birds-eye view.
On the north shore of the river, right is the Tower of London. Rife with history, this old part of the city includes the Monument (to the Great Fire of London in 1666), St. Paul's Cathedral and St. Katherine's Docks (dedicated to food and wine), all within a short walking distance of the bridge.
On the south side you can rival the gruesome history of the Tower with visits to the London Dungeon and the Clink Prison Museum. There are also less grisly pursuits to be enjoyed - Vinopolis, for a taste-tour of wine regions, the beautiful Southwark Cathedral and Tate Modern.
There is plenty in the way of restaurants and bars on both sides of the Thames, with Dicken's Inn in St. Katherine's Docks hosting 25 food stalls each Friday, all serving up only ethically and locally sourced foods. Across the bridge, try the 7th level restaurant at the Tate Modern for views of St. Paul's and Gherkin, as well as delicious modern British cuisine.
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Apartment's Highlights |
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STYLE & SETTING:
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Upscale penthouse
Grade II listed building facing gorgeous square.
Private terrace.
Directly opposite the Tower of London
Completely renovated in 2010.
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ACTIVITIES:
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Borough Market is set beneath the railway viaducts between the river Thames and Borough High Street in South East London. This gourmand's delight is London's oldest food market and boasts a mouth-watering range of fresh food stalls under its Dickensian wrought-iron roof.
It sprawls around an atmospheric series of mazy streets and walkways and as well as the labyrinthine central area there are two more self contained markets.
Italian cheeses, Morecambe Bay shrimps, Spanish foods and much more. Atmospheric, lively and mouth-watering this foodie's paradise is a definite must on a Saturday morning.
With a large part of Three Crown Square currently closed for the Thameslink development programme, many of the traders are now housed in the newly-covered Jubilee Market, while the Green Market hosts a wide variety of smaller stalls. Our searchable and printable map will help you find your way around.
The Market is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Saturday being busiest after 11am. Thursday is usually a relaxed shopping day and demonstration chefs are on hand for ideas and tips in the Jubilee Market. |
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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS...
Antique shopping South of the river
Bermondsey Square Antiques Market is where, every Friday morning, you can find much loved secondhand and historic objects.
A free summer festival
The Scoop at More London is a sunken amphitheatre beside the Thames, next to City Hall. Between June and September it hosts a free festival season, with each month sponsoring music, theatre or film.
A film, a pint, and something to eat
Roxy Bar and Screen has a laidback lounge atmosphere and combines a bar environment with cinema space. Screenings are shown from Sunday to Wednesday, and a film & TV pub quiz takes place every other Thursday.
A quiet spot in the heart of the city
Enjoy a picnic with sweeping views along the Thames at Potters Fields Park (Tooley Street).
A room with a view
OXO Tower and Brasserie is set on the 8th floor. Here you can enjoy outdoor terraces with picturesque views across the Thames; Have a glass of wine and enjoy the live jazz music!
Kings, Queens, prisonners and crown jewels.
The Tower of London is an impressive London landmark. Discover the secrets that lie within its walls. Be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, including the world’s most famous diamonds. Join a Yeoman Warder tour, spot the ravens and hear the legend.
Docklife
St. Katharine Docks is a vibrant Marina in the heart of historic London, next to Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. |
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