A local's guides to London 🇬🇧🤍💂🏼

✨ ITINERARY

An extensive 8-day trip - or 8 different days you can pick and choose to spend in London 🎉 

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8 detailed days in London: made by a local 🇬🇧

I've lived in London for 9+ years - and if someone wanted to see and experience the very best of the city - this is what I'd recommend over and over again. From the beautiful west end, to classic central, the cool east side and a countryside haven - this really has it all 🤍 ✨ So this is a great itinerary if you're interested in seeing classic & lesser-known parts, keen for lots of walking and visit anytime of year ✨ It's also perfect for shorter trips - so you can pick and choose between 8 very detailed days. This includes: 🇬🇧 Detailed day-by-day breakdowns 🇬🇧 Custom-made interactive walking routes 🇬🇧 36+ points of interest 🇬🇧 Eat & drink recommendations 🇬🇧 Local-specific tips 🇬🇧 Suggested apps to download You also get: 📸 My own photos and videos that bring this itinerary to life ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 🗺️ An interactive map of all options 🔓 Access to all future updates ➕ Extra options so you can still customise this if you wish to ☔ Rainy day alternatives ⭐ Recommendations with high customer ratings (4+ out of 5 on Google Reviews) And to make your decision easier: 💸 Total value as a custom order: $320 💸 Regular shop price: $27

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✨ WHERE TO STAY

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London hotel recommendations - from a local 🇬🇧🤍

London is full of amazing options that will undoubtedly add to your time and experience here. From bustling central, to the beautiful west side and cool and trendy east side, there are so many interesting places to stay depending on the kind of trip you want to have. These are the kind of places I'd stay if I were visiting London 🛎️ I've included a mix of... ✨ ACCOMMODATION TYPES: modern & Victorian boutiques, residential pub hotels, splurge-worthy gems ✨ LOCATIONS: in the hustle and bustle or quieter areas ✨ PRICE POINTS: moderate to splurge And because London is so well connected thanks to a brilliant public transport system, each of the listed spots are either close to bus and tube lines - and/or are walking distance to amazing sites and scenes. At the time of writing, all of these recommendations have at least a 4 out of 5 rating on Google and at least an 8 out of 10 rating on Booking.com. And that benchmark hasn't led me astray yet 😊

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✨ WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

Expect this section to grow overtime! I have sooooo many recommendations 😂

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Afternoon tea in London: a local's recommendations 🫖

This lovely activity is an absolute must when you're in town - and these are all my tried-and-tested favourite spots. The list is short because I keep going back to them over and over again! Finger sandwiches, warm scones and cute desserts with a pot of tea (and maybe a glass of champagne!) - what's not to love? This city is very good at pulling out all the stops for this wonderful British tradition. Book in advance and prepare to spend around £50+ per person, but what a treat it will be! 🍰

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Sunday roasts in London: a local's favourites

There are few traditions more quintessentially British than the classic Sunday roast. This meal is a must if you're in London on a Sunday - whether you're in a cute garden in the summer or bundled up in the winter. And these are my favourites. The list is short because I keep going to them over and over 😊

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East London dinner restaurants: a local's faves 🇬🇧🍽️

I have held firm for years - and still do - that East London has the best food and restaurants in the city! The dishes are inventive, the decor and atmosphere is always on point, and the value for money is quite a bit better compared to west and central London. I've lived in this part of the city for 3 years and I've been to these spots once or many times. I love them and hope you do too 😊 All arranged by cuisine 🍽️

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London bars & restaurants with a view: a local's faves

From rooftop to riverside, these spots are great for taking in stunning sights of the best city in the world 🤍

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Wine bars in London: a local's favourites🍷

This city has an absolutely thriving wine bar scene - particularly in East London. It’s one of my favourite kinds of places to go out with friends and has led to some of my favourite afternoons and evenings in this wonderful city in the last few years. These are the spots that I’d recommend over and over again! All tried and tested 🤍

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London's best pairings: trendy drinks & delicious nearby eats 🇬🇧

London has over 25,000 restaurants and 3,500 bars - an astounding amount of options! And while this is probably one of the best things about the city, it can be overwhelming to find what you're looking for 🤍 ✨ So this guide is for you if you want to have a really lovely and memorable night out in London - perhaps for a special occasion - specifically somewhere fun for drinks and then special and nearby for dinner ✨ It includes 5 highly curated bar and restaurant pairing recommendations that have: 🎷 A mix of vibes and atmospheres in different parts of the city 🕖 A short walking distance between them 🏆 High customer reviews (4+ out of 5 on Google Reviews) You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 🗺️ An interactive map of all options 🛎️ Websites, menus and booking links for each spot 🔓 Access to all future updates (and more are coming!) And to make your decision easier: 💸 Total value as a custom order: $30 💸 Regular shop price: $6.50

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✨ WHERE TO EXPLORE

Something that is truly amazing about London is how each neighbourhood has its own personality, vibe and style. There is SO much more to the city than the touristy areas - from the classically beautiful Marylebone to the ultra cool Hackney. 

Every once in awhile I embark on different walks around the city, and these are just a few of the ones I've done. They are all self-guided and include links to interactive routes in Google Maps that I've created especially for you 😊

♥️ Angel & Islington

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London neighbourhood walk: Islington 🌳

A request I usually get from visitors who come to London: "I'd love to see a part of the city that is amazing but not full of tourists - where would you recommend?" My answer: Islington Nestled in the heart of North London, it's a lovely neighbourhood with so much character and charm - from beautiful period homes to pretty gardens, secret passageways, colourful shops and restaurants, canal boats, antique market stalls and trendy shops. It really has something for everyone. ✨ So this is a great choice if you want a self-guided walking route that showcases the best of this beautiful part of London from a local ✨ It includes: 🤍 A short circular route option 🤍 A longer linear route option 🤍 16-20 points of interest (depending which length you choose) 🤍 8 recommendations for a coffee, drink or light bite on the way You also get: 📸 My own photos and video that bring this walk to life ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 🗺️ An interactive map of all options 🔓 Access to all future updates And to make your decision easier: 💸 Total value as a custom order: $40 💸 Regular shop price: $8.50

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♥️ Hampstead Village

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London photo walk: Hampstead Village 🌳

If you're looking to explore a beautiful part of the city with little to no tourists, keen to see some of the biggest and most expensive homes that London has to offer, and/or are interested in soaking in some literary history than this self-guided walking tour is for you. Hampstead Village is an absolutely lovely area in North London to leisurely explore - especially in the spring or summer when all the trees are in bloom.

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✨ WHAT TO DO

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Rainy London guide: museums & nearby pubs 🇬🇧☔

Possible controversial opinion: London really doesn't rain as much as others think it does 😂 Grey and clouds are the go-to weather forecast, and this makes being outside and exploring the city by foot absolutely doable. But when it does rain, exploring a museum or gallery is a great way to still capitalise on a day out. There are SO many all over London and most of them are FREE - an incredible offering that is pretty unique to this city. And there's not much more quintessentially local than to get cosy in a nearby pub afterwards 🤍 Check out this guide for a wide mix - from war museums to immersive art and photography exhibits!

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✨ ELEVATE YOUR TRIP

Interested in customised suggestions tailored to your travel style? Or want a detailed London itinerary made exclusively for you? I've got you covered👇

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Custom London Travel Services 🇬🇧

London is full of AMAZING places to go and things to see, so it can be challenging to figure out where to start and what to prioritise. That’s why I’m here to help! 🤍 I’ve been living in London for 9+ years, know the city very well and have helped lots of people have an amazing time here - and I’d love to do the same for you 🇬🇧 Learn more about my two travel services below: custom itineraries and curated recommendations 🗺️

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✨ ONE FINAL NOTE

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