mattCultures and traditions converge in the United Kingdom. Explore the amalgamation of old and new.
When a man is tired of London he is tired of life
London, Croydon
I grew up south of London, and while it’s always been a major tourist destination, the city has really transformed over the last 20 years. The combination of history and modernity is tough to match.
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Best place for watching Shakespeare in London of course. Pay 5 pounds and stand with the “groundlings” just as it would have been in Shakespeare’s day.
- +44 20 7902 1400
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
Has Matt gone mad? Does he have a hidden secret? Why is he recommending a bra shop? Well because they sell the best bras in London (so I’ve heard), supply the Queen, and have free coffee and biscuits to keep husbands happy.
- +44 20 7491 2200
22A Conduit Street, Mayfair London, United Kingdom
- https://www.rigbyandpeller.com/
One of the worlds greatest museum collections and completely free. Walk in off the street and in 30 seconds you are face to face with the Rosetta Stone.
- +44 20 7323 8299
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Great place for foodies. Don’t sit at a restaurant just wander the stalls snacking :)
- +44 20 7407 1002
8 Southwark Street, London, United Kingdom
- https://boroughmarket.org.uk/
I love maps and Stanford’s is perhaps one of the best map shops in the world. From antique maps to gloves to travel guides...
- +44 20 7836 1321
12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.stanfords.co.uk/
Watched an excellent performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime here. I read the book a few years ago and the play is a clever adaptation!
- +44 844 871 7630
16 Denman Street, Soho, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.piccadilly.londontheatres.co.uk/
2this small cafe on Drury lane has lots of gluten free options. try the mushroom latte if you dare!
- +44 20 7240 3866
42 Drury Lane, Holborn, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.farmstand.co.uk/
Small kids playground in a quiet park off Drury lane. conveniently located in central London just a few minutes walk from Covent garden. Good way for kids to burn off steam!
Holborn, London, United Kingdom
2Group friendly restaurant close to Covent garden. Good breakfast and brunch menu. kid friendly. A few tables outside.
- +44 20 7240 8183
St Martin's Courtyard, Slingsby Place, Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.bills-website.co.uk/
2Authentic French food. Limited menu, mostly tarts, croque monsieur, soup etc but very affordable prices for covent garden and friendly service.
- +44 20 7240 9072
30 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.chezantoinette.co.uk/
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Besides the quirky museum itself with collections of musics instruments, stuffed animals (including a giant walrus etc) if you come on a sunny day you can enjoy the grounds with formal gardens and a giant green hill overlooking London with good views of the Shard. A good place to take the kids to meet friends and burn off some energy.
- +44 20 8699 1872
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ, UK
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