When I get to Warwick Avenue,Meet me by the entrance of the Tube… The opening lines of Duffy’s 2008 top-three hit still loom large in the British public consciousness. Songwriting legend has it that the Welsh songstress, bemused by her first encounter with the Tube, accidentally took the Bakerloo Line in the wrong direction from Paddington. You can probably guess where she ended up, and thus a modern British classic was born. Although Duffy undoubtedly had studio sessions or A&R meetings to attend elsewhere, Warwick Avenue is incidentally well worth a deliberate visit. It’s the home of Little Venice, where […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
07
Jun
Jun
London is known for being an expensive city, but it doesn’t always have to be. Some of the best attractions here are actually free to visit – and South Kensington is the best place to explore them. There are plenty of things to do – and none of them will break the bank. Head over to the Natural History Museum for awe-inspiring, life-size encounters with creatures both pre-historic and modern. The Victorian gothic revival entry hall is sure to take your breath away, whilst the vast number of interactive exhibits will keep you, and all the family, entertained for hours. […]
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Jan
Jan
This week, we want to put Southwark under the spotlight. Not only is it home to our newest and trendiest holiday let on Airbnb, but it’s one of our favourite places to hang out. From buzzing markets, to riverside walks, to brilliant galleries, there is so much to see in Southwark. We just know you’re going to fall head over heels for it too! Shop for Groceries in Borough Market Borough Market is a thriving place located at the gateway to South London. It attracts thousands of visitors each year and is always full of atmosphere. You can easily spend an […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]