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Oxford Square

Oxford Square

A pretty spot in which to relax and eat lunch on a sunny day, just off Edgware Road.

Cleveland Square Fireworks

Cleveland Square Fireworks

Fireworks night at Cleveland Square Gardens is fantastic for W2 residents! A yearly main event and one not to missed. Fireworks mixed in with dance music!

Grosvenor House Hotel

Grosvenor House Hotel

A wonderful place to enjoy an afternoon Champagne tea!

Speakers' Corner

Speakers' Corner

In a corner of Hyde Park you can find a place where there is total freedom of speech!

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Early morning runs are not too painful with sights like this!

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Stunning views at sunset in London's back garden....

Waterside Cafe

Waterside Cafe

A charming cafe inside a boat on the Paddington Branch of the Regent's Canal.

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens

The perfect spot for a game of rounders in the summer...

Jason's Trip

Jason's Trip

A tour guide canal boat service from Little Venice to Camden Lock, with commentary on the history of Regent's Canal.

Westbourne Gardens

Westbourne Gardens

Springtime is beautiful in one of London's many garden squares!

The Bridge House

The Bridge House

Classic pub food using fresh ingredients and a cosy atmosphere. The building is shared with the Canal Cafe Theatre, so pop upstairs for some fantastic acting!

Little Venice's Canals

Little Venice's Canals

Picturesque walks and barge spotting along the waterways....

The Duke of York

The Duke of York

A really cosy pub with traditional interiors, this place is a great little spot.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

A designer emporium for fashionistas that boasts not just fashion, but beauty and food as well!

The Royal College of Music

The Royal College of Music

Prestigious classical music school established by royal charter in 1882.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Paddington, Bayswater, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Mayfair, Marylebone, South Kensington, Notting Hill, Sloane Square and Victoria

"23 and 24 Leinster Gardens are not what they seem - a false facade blends in with the neighbouring properties and hides the railway tracks behind. This outside section allowed fumes to escape from the tunnels at a time when the trains were steam powered."

London's beautiful back garden, Hyde Park offers an idyllic escape from city life.

Christopher Sellwood

I love walking around Bayswater and looking at the elegant Georgian architecture.

Rebecca Boon

Adjoining Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and its gardens offer a beautiful backdrop for days out in the sun.

Rebecca Boon

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What locals say about W2

  1. Little Venice will charm you with its colourful canals, narrowboats and barges all alongside pretty waterside cafés and restaurants.

  2. Great restaurants and excellent city transport connections

  3. Its fantastic restaurants, entertainment and being just within walking distance of Oxford street and the main tourist amenities for when family visits. Fast links to the airport in the area make going away such a breeze.

  4. I came to London for vacation and it's the best place for shopping, dining and until late the area is full of people. Everything is nearby. I love staying in central London. The whole place is full of life and refreshing.

  5. Accessibility and peaceful environment.

About W2

W2 is the postcode district in West London incorporating the areas of Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice (part), Westbourne Green, Notting Hill and is covered by the Westminster, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea local authorities.

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Bayswater area guide
Knightsbridge area guide
Kensington area guide
Mayfair area guide
Marylebone area guide
South Kensington area guide
Notting Hill area guide
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Victoria area guide

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