Different London, Enjoy The City In A Different Way
London is one of those cities that invite you to visit them again and again. This is mainly due to the low prices of the flights, but also because they never just give you new things. Therefore, we do a review of some things to do in a different London and, especially, without leaving your pocket in the attempt because everything is free!
Different London: Little Venice and Camden
Okay, atypical Camden has nothing. But we suggest another way to get there that is not the subway, which seems to leave you in the middle of that neighborhood maelstrom. You can walk the walk that goes from Little Venice to the neighborhood, passing through Regent’s Street. It is the calm before the “storm” that is Camden.
And Little Venice is also one of the most charming places in the city. Dozens of small house-boats sleep on the banks of the canal and it seems that you have moved to a nearby town because the noise of the city does not reach there.
Parliament
It’s great to see the Houses of Parliament from the outside, but how about seeing them from the inside? And what is better, why not attend a parliamentary session? It is not necessary to have a ticket to enter the ordinary sessions, although it is when the prime minister is going to speak.
You can attend any of the sessions that are held from Monday to Thursday at the established times, which depend on the house you go to. You can find out more by visiting the official page.
Chinatown
This neighborhood delights all lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never been to an oriental country, this is the most authentic thing you’ve ever seen.
There are dozens of establishments, from restaurants to supermarkets through pastry shops or hairdressers, run by Chinese, so the gastronomy and the products they sell there are 100% original. And, if you go in Chinese New Year, get ready for the show.
Speaker’s Corner
It is, as its name suggests, the speaker’s corner. It is a part of the famous Hyde Park in which dozens of people gather every Sunday morning to debate or, rather, argue. It is located in the closest paved area to Marble Arch, so you can’t miss it.
It involves the exaltation of freedom of expression in a place that, curiously, served as the location for some executions that took place in London. Without a doubt, one of those different corners of London that you should not miss.
The Hardy Tree
This may be the most curious proposal that you will read here, but you should not miss it. We invite you to see a sample of bad work.
We explain ourselves better: Thomas Hardy, before being a novelist was an architect. In 1860 he was asked to coordinate the transfer of some bodies and tombstones from the city cemetery, as a train was going to cross St. Pancras Old Church. And Hardy couldn’t come up with a better idea than to stack them around, at the time, a small tree.
Liberty’s
In 1875, Liberty’s opened its doors to the London public. Since then, it has been one of the most famous shopping centers in the city and currently the oldest. Climbing its wooden stairs and observing the care with which each product is placed makes you think that you are going to travel to the 19th century at any moment.
Everything around you is of great value, from fashion to jewelry, even the building itself. From the outside it can look like an old palace or even a museum. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is the epicenter of culture in London. This place has served as the stage for the most diverse performances and performances, from sumo matches to tennis matches. Very important figures of music have also had the opportunity to shine here, such as Sinatra or The Beatles.
It was built at the wish of King Albert. After his death, Queen Victoria did everything possible to fulfill her husband’s dream: to make South Kensington the largest cultural center in all of Europe. We suggest you take a guided tour, lasting approximately one hour, to find out all the details.
