Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
This is the first ever City Farm in London, it has regular events and its own cafe too. You will enjoy visiting and you can see cows, horses, sheep, goats, ducks, geese and even a Turkey (not Xmas!)
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Kentish Town City Farm
1 Cressfield ClThis is the first ever City Farm in London, it has regular events and its own cafe too. You will enjoy visiting and you can see cows, horses, sheep, goats, ducks, geese and even a Turkey (not Xmas!)
The most amazing public space in North London with lovely views of the city from the top of Parliament Hill also known as 'Kite Hill'
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Hampstead Heath
The most amazing public space in North London with lovely views of the city from the top of Parliament Hill also known as 'Kite Hill'
Regent's Canal
Walk the towpath for miles, its a revelation!
Kentish Town West station
Overground Station we like!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous local Pub, winner of Best Pub of the Year 2014. Also serves yummy food.
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The Grafton
20 Prince of Wales RdFabulous local Pub, winner of Best Pub of the Year 2014. Also serves yummy food.
3 fabulous restaurants here from The Soho House group, Pizza East/Chicken Shop/Dirty Burger. Booking is recommended.
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Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate Rd3 fabulous restaurants here from The Soho House group, Pizza East/Chicken Shop/Dirty Burger. Booking is recommended.
Simply the loveliest bistro around, family run and unique decor
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Lena's Cafe' 2
267 W End LnSimply the loveliest bistro around, family run and unique decor
Entertainment & Activities
This local open air pool is really special. You can swim here early mornings 7-9am for just £2 and its very refreshing! Daily tickets start at £6+ and there is a cafe on site.
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Parliament Hill Fields Lido
Gordon House RoadThis local open air pool is really special. You can swim here early mornings 7-9am for just £2 and its very refreshing! Daily tickets start at £6+ and there is a cafe on site.
ZSL Londoner Zoo
Outer CircleAmazing place to visit, with or without kids
Shopping
This famous London street market is within easy walking distance from our house, many things to see and do
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlThis famous London street market is within easy walking distance from our house, many things to see and do
Queens Crescent
Queens CrescentLocal street market on Saturdays and Thursdays
Food Scene
Carluccio's - Hampstead
32 Rosslyn HillOur favourite spot for a change and good for people spotting
Relaxed dining right next to Belsize Park tube, a short hop home on the C11 bus
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Pizza Express
39 Abbey RdRelaxed dining right next to Belsize Park tube, a short hop home on the C11 bus
A fabulous local restaurant for fish suppers and great local beer!
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Lure Fish Kitchen
56 Chetwynd RdA fabulous local restaurant for fish suppers and great local beer!
MAP Studio Cafe
46 Grafton RdLocal place to eat and drink
Recently refurbed gastro pub has lovely upstairs bar and plenty of room for dining - highly recommended
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Bull & Gate
389 Kentish Town RdRecently refurbed gastro pub has lovely upstairs bar and plenty of room for dining - highly recommended
The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdDog friendly pub with great beers and great food!
The Garden Gate
14 GreaterGreat pub with outdoor dining and good atmosphere
Everything Else
Everyman Cinemas Belsize Park
203 Haverstock HillBest cinema around
Brilliant transport links from here and now with elevators up to platform level
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Gospel Oak station
Gordon House RoadBrilliant transport links from here and now with elevators up to platform level
EUROSTAR terminal
Nip over to Paris in less than 2.5 hours, bonjour!
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King's Cross Station
Euston RoadEUROSTAR terminal
Nip over to Paris in less than 2.5 hours, bonjour!
Chalk Farm station
Adelaide RoadTube stop on Northern line
Local swimming pool and sports centre with gym etc
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Kentish Town Sports Centre
Grafton RoadLocal swimming pool and sports centre with gym etc
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure/sport-and-physical-activity/sports-centres/talacre-community-sports-centre/;jsessionid=4156F121A572CECA2C5602931A00CFE3?context=live
Talacre Community Sports Centre
Dalby Streethttp://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure/sport-and-physical-activity/sports-centres/talacre-community-sports-centre/;jsessionid=4156F121A572CECA2C5602931A00CFE3?context=live
Short bus ride away or 20 min walk. The Royal Free is where our daughter Edie was born!
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M&S Royal Free Hospital
Yeomans WayShort bus ride away or 20 min walk. The Royal Free is where our daughter Edie was born!
http://www.cfbl.org.uk
Based in a renovated Victorian school building, this modern bi-lingual convivial primary and secondary school can welcome up to 700 pupils.
Collège Français Bilingue de Londres
87 Holmes Roadhttp://www.cfbl.org.uk
Based in a renovated Victorian school building, this modern bi-lingual convivial primary and secondary school can welcome up to 700 pupils.
Arts & Culture
Everyman Cinema Hampstead
5 Holly Bush ValeBest cinema chain in London
Best place to see a live play out in the open air surrounded by trees and birdsong
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Open Air Theatre the Ironworks
Inner CircleBest place to see a live play out in the open air surrounded by trees and birdsong
Amazing Music, Arts and Performance venue right on the doorstep! You can walk, take the bus or by car is 5mins. Roundhouse events are amazing, check out their website http://www.roundhouse.org.uk
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Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadAmazing Music, Arts and Performance venue right on the doorstep! You can walk, take the bus or by car is 5mins. Roundhouse events are amazing, check out their website http://www.roundhouse.org.uk
Wow this place is brilliant for bands, and now the pub next door has been refurbished, or underground cocktail bar opposite too, what more could you want on a night out! http://theforumlondon.com/
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O2 Forum Kentish Town
9-17 Highgate RdWow this place is brilliant for bands, and now the pub next door has been refurbished, or underground cocktail bar opposite too, what more could you want on a night out! http://theforumlondon.com/