Primrose Hill, a beautiful and highly desirable corner of North London, hasn’t always been the charming neighbourhood we know it as today. Like most of our city, its history belies the quaint and quirky neighbourhood shops and eateries dotted around the area. In fact, it stretches back well into previous millennia. Despite its almost too-ideal location, with iconic 360-degree views across town, the eponymous hill existed long before there was even a city to gaze upon. This is no Marble Arch Mound (remember that?) – nature already had it covered. In fact, prior to human development, this hill was covered […]
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With an incredibly rich history and a fusion of cultures from around the world, London has so much to offer. There is always something to discover and find. So, we’ve made it easy for you too, with an area guide to Stay and Escape’s favourite London locations. Wandsworth The first of Stay and Escape‘s favourite London locations is Wandsworth – one of its most undiscovered, affordable and safest boroughs. The parks here are nothing short of spectacular. Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common are great for picnics and ball games, but hugging the river is the picturesque Wandsworth Park and Battersea […]
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You’ve arrived and settled in. Now it’s time to start thinking about food. Lucky for you, there is an abundance of fabulous restaurants in London, but when you’re this spoilt for choice it’s hard to know what to go for. Read on to discover Stay and Escape‘s favourite fine dining spots in this special city. L’Affaire, Wandsworth Town L’Affaire offers beautiful French food in a rustic setting. This handsomely renovated restaurant can be found pride of place, just on Wandsworth High Street. Inside you can dine on wooden tables under a stunning glass roof. Plus, if the weather is playing […]