ITINERARIES - London - page 71

1 Whitehall and Westminster Centre of the British government and home to the
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

2 St James's Exclusive enclave that's home to Buckingham Palace.

3 Mayfair and Marylebone Two aspirational West End suburbs harbouring some of
the city's most exclusive shops and hotels.

4 Soho and Covent Garden Bohemian Soho and cultural Covent Garden sit at the
heart of the city's West End.

5 Bloomsbury The area of leafy Georgian squares is dominated by the British Museum
and London University.

6 The City Established by the Romans, the City is London's financial heart and home
to St Paul's Cathedral.

7 The East End You'll find some of London's best bars and clubs (and the Olympic
Park) to the east of the City.

8 The Tower and Docklands Striking new offices and flats now occupy the old river-
side docks east of the Tower of London.

9 South Bank and around The riverside walk hosts plenty of attractions.

10 Bankside and Southwark A popular, traffic-free riverside path wends its way to-
wards Tate Modern and beyond.

11 Kensington and Chelsea London's wealthiest borough includes South Kensington,
with its trio of superb national museums.

12 Regent's Park and Camden A pristine royal park and an enduringly popular street
market are connected by a picturesque old canal.

13 Hampstead and Highgate Elegant Georgian backstreets and the wild Heath.

14 Greenwich Greenwich has a colourful royal and maritime past.

15 Kew and Richmond Kew is home to world-renowned botanic gardens and Rich-
mond boasts the perfect riverside setting.

16 Hampton Court Henry VIII's royal palace, accessible by train or boat.