Notting Hill is a London district which belong to The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea…read more(RBKC). It's famous for its annual Caribbean Carnival in August and second hand + antique Portobello Road Market. District streets are large and enough spacious! Buildings look simple but shops are nice, interesting and have beautiful colours + designs! There are some good cafés and restaurants to check too. Well! Notting Hill is a nice quiet place from where you can go to Hyde and Holland Parks! We found it practical.

While in London, we stayed in Kensington. I would definitely recommend this area to fellow…read moretravelers - there are a ton of good bars & restaurants, plenty of grocery stores, plus multiple Tube stations so that you can get by fine without need of a car. It seems quieter and less hectic than other areas of the city, and the added bonus is access to great parks including Hyde!

If you like Wren architecture, this is the place. Because it's still a working refuge for retired…read moresoldiers, it feels like a privileged visit to a private institution, well away from he usual London weekend crowds. Just wander around and soak up the architecture and atmosphere.

What is less well-known about the Royal Hospital, Chelsea is that you can hire out its beautiful…read morerooms and grounds for events such as dinners, weddings and other parties. The State Apartments have great paintings around the panelled walls and are more intimate, while I can't imagine a more impressive place for a wedding reception than the Great Hall, lined with battle standards captured from foreign regiments (though one might have to be selective with the guest list....)

Very popular with local people to have weddings here as the registry office is in the same…read morebuilding! Also they allow you to bring in all your own caterers and suppliers which is a definite plus to keep costs down. Its walking distance from Ealing Broadway station, although there is also a public car park for weekend use (during the week its a staff car park for the council). The staff are really great and go out of their way to make events special so I'd definitely recommend this venue. It needs a bit of dressing up, but its actually really dramatic and beautiful if done right. Depending on the type of event, it holds up to 250 guests.

Mayfair is a nice exclusive London district and it belongs to City of Westminster borough. The…read moredistrict is housing offices, hedge funds, real estate businesses, luxury hotels, embassy offices, restaurants etc. Many rich people live there and that explains rents in Mayfair are most expensive in London. We visited some places and enjoyed while walking beautiful buildings architecture + decorations.

Just really love this place. I've now been here a couple times and each time I purchased a little…read moresomething as a gift for friends. To me, this place is worth the trip from Central London alone, but combined with a visit of the nearby Gleaner's Cafe, it's a destination. (Make sure to check the opening hours, though, before you make the track out here.) It's hard for me to explain exactly what this place is, so I copy-pasted how they describe themselves on their website: FRP is a social enterprise and charity with environmental and social aims. We engage with organisations and communities in London through a range of practical initiatives to reduce, re-use and recycle waste, and help people live sustainably. Based in Walthamstow in East London, we have been in operation since 1989. All our work and activities are supported by volunteers.

I was actually a 'Best Man' to a dear friend of mine here, back in the summer of 2007 just a short…read morejourney into the introduction of Britain's civil partnership legislation. There is no place more popular across the metropolis than the borough of Islington, the enclosed photo was taken in the largest of the ceremonial rooms, the Council Chamber, seating up to 100 guests, with the option of an additional 60 in the public gallery above. This impressive circular chamber, with its domed ceiling, stained glass windows and panelled walls, adds a note of dignified grandeur to every occasion.

Lightwater Country Park is located on the edge of Lightwater village and covers 59 acres…read more There are a number of facilities located here, including a visitor centre based on conservation, nature and wildlife. This is used by various groups for educational purposes, and is led by the rangers. There are also various nature trails and a cross country trail. There is a pond, and a children's play area for under 12's Lovely place to spend a summer's afternoon

I retired to Henley on Thames 6 years ago and am now disabled with a blue badge. I was hoping to…read morepark in a disabled river front position for no more than a hour to enjoy the view as I can only walk 10-20 yards. But NO, the only river front parking spaces are all privately owned. I think it is disgraceful that local disabled residents in Henley are unable to park on the river front to get some enjoyment away from our 4 walls. Regards John Stacey

Your mileage may vary depending on your age and income…read more No doubt, the Town Council have the best interest of Henley (choke) in place - especially when it comes to ensuring that the traditional is not overcome by the modern. At least that seems to be the case until certain areas (cough) are up for development and then objective and sometimes become subjective (splutter). They embody all that is great (wheeze) and all that is bad (groan) about an elected small town council. Have a flick through the online versions of the Henley Standard and make your own mind up.