Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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30,000 different plant species fill the
Kew Gardens
, a World Heritage Site
that blossoms with new flower displays throughout the year. There's botan-
ical masterpieces, treetop walkways, the distinct Kew Palace, and season-
al specialties from pink cherry blossom to red poppies. Probably the UK's
finest gardens and worth the trip far our West.
Kew Rd, use Kew Gardens
Underground station,
www.kew.org
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If you don't want to go so far west try the tranquil
Holland Park
and its
patchwork of gardens and attractions. Most sublime is the Kyoto Japan-
ese Garden with koi carp, elegant bridge, and waterfall.
Use Holland Park
Underground station.
Uncovered Experiences
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If you've been impressed by Victorian architecture then marvel at the interi-
ors of
Leighton House
, perhaps the city's finest example of the grandeur
and style (12 Holland Park Rd, take Underground to Kensington Olympia).
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The Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising
is interesting for its
big displays of 19
th
and early 20
th
century marketing.
2 Colville Mews, take
Underground to Ladbroke Grove.
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£FREE
- William Morris is a legendary London socialist who was one of
the founding members of the Arts and Crafts movement. The William Mor-
ris Society and Kelmscott House Museum is opened every Saturday with the
museum's artist demonstrating the century old printing press.
26 Upper Mall
(use Ravenscourt Park Underground).
Where to eat
There's plenty of choice in this area and you'll never be far from a swanky restaurant. Not-
ting Hill, Hammersmith, Fulham, and Kensington, offers seemingly endless choice. Some
of the following are offer
London's
best food, not just the best in the borough.
