London Neighborhood Descriptions

Areas of London
London is huge so this article will help you understand the different areas. London is one of the largest cities in the world and the most populated city in the European Union. London is a diverse city with great wealth and prosperity, while also harboring poverty and social exclusion problems.

King's Cross Tours
King's Cross is being redeveloped and huge improvements can be seen already. There are free guided tours of the area. I've tried a tour and can tell you what to expect.

Notting Hill - London Neighborhood
Come explore the retro shops, cafe life, designer boutiques, and antique stalls of Portobello Road Market. The year-round spot where the young, artsy folks live and hang out, and if you're here in August, this hip district is taken over by the world famous Notting Hill Carnival which brings a Caribbean flavor to the streets.

Southwark - London Neighborhood
Shakespeare still appears at the famous Globe Theatre while Tate Modern boasts a shining cultural program. Stroll the riverside to Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury or pay homage to cricket at the Oval. Foodies should enter Butler's Wharf and Borough Market.