Fountain and trees in front of London Eye

London areas

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Get off the beaten track and feel like a Londoner by exploring the many exciting London neighbourhoods. These London areas are full of hidden gems, lesser-known attractions and independent shops and restaurants. You’ll soon find the best London areas for you – and you may not want to leave!
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Greenwich
Little Venice

Central London areas

People sitting in the square at Covent Garden with women strolling past in the sun Covent Garden
West End
South Bank
The City of London's cityscape at twilight City of London
London Bridge skyline London Bridge
Red and bright Chinese lanners at night-time in Chinatown in London. Chinatown

North London areas

Big red double-decker London bus driving under bridge with Camden Lock painted on it Camden Town
Islington & Angel
Neasden Temple in Brent Brent

West London areas

Rows of colourful shops on a hill with people strolling on the path Notting Hill
South Kensington
Hammersmith & Shepherd's Bush

East London areas

Stratford
Hoxton & Shoreditch
Waltham Forest

South London areas

Exterior of M Manze shop on Peckham High Street, with eel & pie house written on brick wall overhead Peckham
Brixton
Croydon

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David Bowie mural in Brixton South London
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