The Albert Memorial is one of the greatest sculptural achievements
of the Victorian era. The famous gothic monument stands 53 meters in height
in Kensington Gardens, opposite to the Royal Albert Hall. It took 12 years to
build (1863-75) it. The monument is lavishly ornamented with precious materials
and the finest sculpture of its period. Located: Kensington. [view nearby hotels]
Bayswater area is a favored destination with a superb location, good
connections and some unique attractions. The area is a fashionable residential
district of quiet Georgian squares, village style streets and mews, formerly
stable alleys. You will find here a conservative world of antiques shops and
old inns and a young lively world of exotic restaurants, artist's studios and
boutiques. [view nearby hotels]
Bond Street runs through the heart of Mayfair, from Oxford Street to
Piccadilly. Technically it is made up of two distinct streets: New Bond Street
and Old Bond Street. However, even the New dates from the 18th century and they
are usually simply referred to as Bond Street. Today, along with streets such
as Oxford Street and Regent Street, Bond Street is best known for its shopping.
It boasts flagship stores – Burberry, Hermes and Tiffany, as well as exclusive
shops selling art, jewelry and antiques. The area also boasts some of London's
finest hotels and restaurants as well as several auction houses, including Sotheby's. [view
nearby hotels]
Holland Park.
About 54 acres of the park was first opened to the public in 1952. Whilst a
large part of the park has been transformed into delightful formal gardens with
a Japanese area and rose garden, there is a section consisting of a wildlife
and conservation area which is not opened to the public. The old stables of
Holland House were converted into an orangery and summer ballroom which is now
occupied by the Belvedere - the luxury restaurant. Location: Kensington. [view
nearby hotels]
Kensington Palace was the home of the Princess Diana after her divorce
with Prince Charles in 1996. This beautiful and spacious palace in central London
is opened to the public. Location: Kensington Palace Gardens. [view nearby hotels]
Little Venice.
The whole district was built between 1810 and 1870. The joy and charm of Little
Venice are in its canal waterway base and in the five-six stories houses, that
border its broad tree-lined streets. It enjoys a quiet proximity to the bustling
life of London's West End, occupying an area to the west of the Edgwarerd. [view
nearby hotels]
Marble Arch was built of white marble in 1828. The design was taken
from the triumphal arch of Constantine in Rome. It was erected to form a grand
gateway to Buckingham Palace. When Queen Victoria and Prince Albert decided
to enlarge the palace in 1851, the vast arch was removed and then became an
entrance to Hyde Park.
Mayfair Conference Center boasts natural daylight, with black out blinds
if required, plus fully air conditioned function rooms and an extensive range
of audio-visual equipment. Delegates enjoy a private dining area, exhibition
space and a dedicated registration section. Resident caterers provide first
class food and service. It is situated in the quiet London location of Connaught
Place, only 2 minutes walk from Marble Arch tube station, Hyde Park and Oxford St.
Mayfair district. The name of this district comes from the annual fair that was held in the area
each May until the 1760s. Mayfair is now one of London's wealthiest districts
and there you will find the elegant mansions and tranquil green squares. Mayfair
is also where some of London's most prestigious hotels are situated. Mayfair
is situated to the east of Hyde Park and extends from Oxford Street in the north
to Piccadilly in the south and from Park Lane in the west to Regent Street in
the east. [view nearby hotels]
Notting Hill.
For decades one of London's most vibrant, ethnically mixed neighborhoods. Once
a year the whole neighborhood explodes with Caribbean color and sound during
the Notting Hill Carnival, held on the final week of August. However, following
outbreaks of violence in recent years carnival organizers are considering rerouting
the carnival through Hyde Park. [view nearby hotels]
Oxford Street.
The street that you have most likely heard about. It is the most famous street
in London where you can buy souvenirs, clothes, electrical equipment and so
on. Many big retailers are represented there. The nearest tube stations are
Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road.
Olympia Exhibition & Conference Center.
The Olympia Center is a purpose built facility. The center including a 449 seat
state-of-the-art auditorium, two additional conference rooms, five seminar rooms
and exhibition space. In addition, the center is also ideally suited for a range
of other events including press conferences, product launches, training seminars
and awards ceremonies. [view nearby hotels]
Piccadilly Circus.
For many years Piccadilly Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has
been a famous London landmark. At its heart there is a bronze fountain topped
by a figure of a winged archer. The archer is called Eros and it is one of the
symbols of London. Here you will find nightclubs, pubs and bars, and the Trocadero
center. Inside the Trocadero there is Segaworld - the world’s largest
indoor theme park, spanning seven floors and offering all kinds of 21st century
games. [view nearby hotels]
Portobello Road Market.
The big market held each Saturday. This market is particularly associated with
its antique stalls. It runs for the whole length of the street and it is one
of the best outdoor markets in London. There are lots of good pubs and cafes
nearby where you can get refreshment after a hard day shopping.
Soho.
Until the Great Fire in 1666, Soho district was mainly composed of fields with
a small number of cottages. The last vestiges of the fields today consist of
the greenery located in Soho Square and in Golden Square. Soho Square was laid
out in 1681 and was for a time the most fashionable address in London. Just
one of the original buildings remains in the south east corner of the square. [view
nearby hotels]
Toy Museum.
This museum tells the story of toys through the ages right to the present day.
There are antique toys some of which still work, miniature cars, trains and
airplanes. It goes without saying that children will love the museum, especially
the miniature train ride and the roundabout. [view nearby hotels]
The West End is the heart of the capital. The two main focal
points are Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. The West End encompasses
specific districts known as Soho, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury, Marylebone,
Mayfair and The City each with their own distinct characteristics. This district
lays between royal Westminster and the financial powerhouse of the City and
was first settled by nobles wanting to be close to both. Over time, the neighborhood
developed into a patchwork of distinct communities.
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