Dean’s guidebook
Shopping
Great for shopping. One of London's premier shopping areas with a variety of stores that will appeal to most.
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetGreat for shopping. One of London's premier shopping areas with a variety of stores that will appeal to most.
One of the biggest shopping centres in Europe and a veritable shoppers paradise makes Westfield a must visit. It's a little further away but easily accessible by tube.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayOne of the biggest shopping centres in Europe and a veritable shoppers paradise makes Westfield a must visit. It's a little further away but easily accessible by tube.
Neighbourhoods
Experience authentic Chinese food and culture. This small but bustling area is a very popular place to visit.
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Kínverska hverfið
Gerrard StreetExperience authentic Chinese food and culture. This small but bustling area is a very popular place to visit.
Experience one of London's best covered markets. Whilst you're there you can visit the famous Royal Ballet and the opera house.
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Covent Garden
41 James StExperience one of London's best covered markets. Whilst you're there you can visit the famous Royal Ballet and the opera house.
Nightlife
If you're a lover of partying and nightlife you will love Soho. It has a very busy nightlife. Several clubs, pubs and bars catering for a. types of people are to be found here.
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Soho
If you're a lover of partying and nightlife you will love Soho. It has a very busy nightlife. Several clubs, pubs and bars catering for a. types of people are to be found here.
Sightseeing
One of my favourite places in London. See the sundial pillar and discover the 'seven dials' that converge on it. Great for shopping and eating out.
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Seven Dials
Seven DialsOne of my favourite places in London. See the sundial pillar and discover the 'seven dials' that converge on it. Great for shopping and eating out.
A great place for something different. Visit the M&M store or watch a film in the Odeon theatre. Leicester square is the gateway to Chinatown, theatre land and piccadilly.
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Leicester Square
A great place for something different. Visit the M&M store or watch a film in the Odeon theatre. Leicester square is the gateway to Chinatown, theatre land and piccadilly.
Just a short walk away is Green Park with Buckingham Palace adjacent to it. Whilst you're there also visit St. James Park and Westminster.
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Buckingham-pöllinn
Just a short walk away is Green Park with Buckingham Palace adjacent to it. Whilst you're there also visit St. James Park and Westminster.
Westminster
Visit bigBen, Westminster Abbey and the historic houses of parliament.
No visit to London is complete without seeing Trafalgar square. A great place to take a break, meet friends (remember social distancing!!) or if you're an art-lover, the National gallery is right next door.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
No visit to London is complete without seeing Trafalgar square. A great place to take a break, meet friends (remember social distancing!!) or if you're an art-lover, the National gallery is right next door.
Another of my favourite places. Visit the Greenwich Meridian (dateline) where time begins and ends. Where else can you be in both the eastern and western hemispheres at the same time?
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Konunglega stjörnuathugunarstöðin í Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueAnother of my favourite places. Visit the Greenwich Meridian (dateline) where time begins and ends. Where else can you be in both the eastern and western hemispheres at the same time?
Entertainment
London's theatre district. If you're a theatre lover, this is the place for you.
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Shaftesbury Avenue
Shaftesbury AvenueLondon's theatre district. If you're a theatre lover, this is the place for you.
City/town information
The historic town of Windsor is well worth a visit. Easily accessible by train, a visit would make for a great day-out. Visit the HM Queen Elizabeth's official residence at Windsor Castle.
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Windsor
The historic town of Windsor is well worth a visit. Easily accessible by train, a visit would make for a great day-out. Visit the HM Queen Elizabeth's official residence at Windsor Castle.
Another city worth visiting. The historic Oxford University is a must see if you visit here.
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Oxford
Another city worth visiting. The historic Oxford University is a must see if you visit here.
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
London underground (aka the tube) best way to travel.
There are a number of underground stations around the area. The underground network is extensive. You will be able to get to most places by tube. Avoid the morning and evening rush hours. FACE MASKS ARE COMPULSORY TO TRAVEL ON THE UNDERGROUND. Operates from around 5.30am to 1am every day.
Hvað á að taka með
Travel without an umbrella at your own peril!
An umbrella is a must have travel accessory, especially during the winter months when it can be quite wet.
Bókaðu áður en þú leggur af stað
Theatres
It is advisable to book tickets to your favourite shows before you travel. 'On the day' tickets can be very expensive and may be limited.
Siðir og menning
Please take care
London is a big, busy international city. Remember social distancing, wear face masks in shops, on the underground and wherever you are asked to. Use the hand-wash provided (especially important for children). Wherever possible make payment by credit or debit card and avoid cash. Be sensible, be safe.