If you’re planning to visit North West London, there are a few must-see sites to add to your itinerary. These range from the beautiful and imposing abbeys to the serene gardens and villages and the museums where time stands still amid the historical and brilliant art collections.
At the heart of the city is the North West London Abbey. This early 15th century building has Gothic architecture with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. This extraordinary building stands tall above the buildings of Kingston.
Also the Beckford Tower built by the architect William Beckford is another very interesting place to visit. This building was erected in 1827 to be used as the architect’s own banquet. He also intended the tower to be his library and a retirement home where he could spend his time studying his collection of art and rare books. This place is amazing for taking photos and you can go up the spiral staircase and take a look at the city skyline.
Another very good place to visit in North West London is Bowood Gardens in Calne. This beautiful landscape was built by Capability Brown in the 18th century and covers nearly 2,000 acres of land. There are certain unique features such as the meandering lake, the hermit’s cave, the Doric Temple and the waterfall. This piece of land is the perfect place for you and your family to pack some food and enjoy a picnic.
At the turnoff of the M4 and close to the southern edge of the Cotswold is the perfect little village of Castle Combe. It is the home of the Blanket Brothers, who, according to legend, introduced a new word to the English dictionary while discovering the method to stay warm during the harsh and cold winter nights.
When your itinerary is set, you need to think about places to stay. North West London offers various types of accommodation for all its tourists and visitors, from luxurious to low budget, there is a place for everyone. There are luxury hotels such as the Landmark London and the Dorset Square Hotel to choose from and for those who want a budget hotel then there is the modest Golders Green Hotel, the Hendon Park Hotel and the Millennium Lodge to name a few.
During your stay in the area, you can do all kinds of activities like going to the movies with your family to see Everyman Hampstead in one of the oldest movie theaters or you can try to live an auteur cinema experience in Tricycle. theater.
You can visit the dance theaters for an evening of watching the professionals dance with blue sheets or visit the art galleries located on every corner. You can take your children to the London Zoo or visit the Kentish Town City Farm.
You can also enjoy a night of clubbing at Camden Palace or the Electric Ballroom.