Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Grade I listed church by the river originally built by King Aethelred in 800 AD. The church is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086. General Benedict Arnold is buried here for Americans to visit, the poet William Blake was married in the church whilst William Turner painted sunsets from it’s window (he lived on the opposite bank of the river and rowed across daily). Located 100 metres from the apartment
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St Mary's Church, Battersea
Battersea Church RoadGrade I listed church by the river originally built by King Aethelred in 800 AD. The church is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086. General Benedict Arnold is buried here for Americans to visit, the poet William Blake was married in the church whilst William Turner painted sunsets from it’s window (he lived on the opposite bank of the river and rowed across daily). Located 100 metres from the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local pub serving good English Ales and food. Best Fish and Chips I know. A cosy fireplace and sofas in the winter and a garden for the summer. Located 100 metres from the apartment
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The Woodman
60 Battersea High StA great local pub serving good English Ales and food. Best Fish and Chips I know. A cosy fireplace and sofas in the winter and a garden for the summer. Located 100 metres from the apartment
A wonderfully intimate jazz club. Just as good as world famous Ronnie Scott’s in Soho but local and only a 15 minute walk away just on the opposite bank of the river
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606 Club
90 Lots RdA wonderfully intimate jazz club. Just as good as world famous Ronnie Scott’s in Soho but local and only a 15 minute walk away just on the opposite bank of the river
Sightseeing
London's only central park with a river promenade – very beautiful. It has a professional running track, tennis courts, boating lake, cafes, children's play park, go-cart hire, cricket nets + more. 8 minte walk from the apartment
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Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadLondon's only central park with a river promenade – very beautiful. It has a professional running track, tennis courts, boating lake, cafes, children's play park, go-cart hire, cricket nets + more. 8 minte walk from the apartment
Food scene
Wonderful pasta and pizza. I recommend the linguine vongole. Tell the owner Sam I sent you and you will be well looked after. 30 metres from the apartment
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Melanzana
140 Westbridge RdWonderful pasta and pizza. I recommend the linguine vongole. Tell the owner Sam I sent you and you will be well looked after. 30 metres from the apartment
The most amazing and diverse selection of pastries, cakes and artisan baked breads just a few metres from the apartment! Also good coffee, sandwiches and pies. Located opposite the apartment front door
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GAIL's Bakery Battersea Square
31- 32 Battersea SquareThe most amazing and diverse selection of pastries, cakes and artisan baked breads just a few metres from the apartment! Also good coffee, sandwiches and pies. Located opposite the apartment front door
If you want a Ferrari driving big mouth TV chef to sell you a burger for £25 this place will suit you well. Whilst you are dining you can post photos of where you are eating to social media and the world will wonder at your sophistication.
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Battersea
If you want a Ferrari driving big mouth TV chef to sell you a burger for £25 this place will suit you well. Whilst you are dining you can post photos of where you are eating to social media and the world will wonder at your sophistication.
Shopping
The iconic Battersea Power station, cover to Pink Floyd’s Animals album, is now filled with restaurants, cafes and bars. It also has a fast river boat service direct to Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. Located 8 minute walk from the apartment / 1.6 km or 1 mile away
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Battersea Power Station
188 Kirtling StThe iconic Battersea Power station, cover to Pink Floyd’s Animals album, is now filled with restaurants, cafes and bars. It also has a fast river boat service direct to Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. Located 8 minute walk from the apartment / 1.6 km or 1 mile away
A most beautiful food shop with an exquisite selection of provisions: fine cheeses, cured meats, freshly baked breads, flowers and sumptuous fruits. Very good for buying gifts. Located 500 metres from the apartment
Bayley & Sage
A most beautiful food shop with an exquisite selection of provisions: fine cheeses, cured meats, freshly baked breads, flowers and sumptuous fruits. Very good for buying gifts. Located 500 metres from the apartment
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
The best way to see London is by river boat
London is a city of empire, a naval empire and so its important buildings line the banks of the river Thames. The river and it’s banks allows long views and, in the summer, here the air moves