St John's Wood
An upmarket setting for iconic Abbey Road Studios and Regent's Park
"The canals bring a country feel to this central part of London round Regent's Park."
Charles Cutting
"Always worth the walk to the top! London's skyline beautifully framed by Primrose Hill and London Zoo."
Oliver Venn
"Swiss Cottage's gorgeous period homes enhance the area's appeal."
Kristian Brown
Where do St John's Wood locals go?
Lord's Cricket Ground
A summer's afternoon watching the cricket at Lord's is hard to beat!
Submitted by Tom
Panzer's
The best deli in St John's Wood selling everything from fruit and veg to kosher products.
Submitted by Sara
Regent's Park Mosque
One of the largest mosques in West London, also providing a cafeteria, library, attire and book shop.
Submitted by Louise
Flower Station
If you're ever in a rush for some flowers for a loved one, just pop up to this drive-thru florist and there's no need to get out your car!
Submitted by Tom
Clifton Greens
Really good quality organic produce at very reasonable prices!
Submitted by Nicholas
Abbey Road
It's great to watch The Beatles fans recreate their album cover on Abbey Road!
Submitted by Joan
Gelato Mio
The best Italian Gelato in NW8!
Submitted by Dean
Duke of York
A fantastic local pub for after-work drinks. Wednesday is steak night, serving great food at great value.
Submitted by Kristian
Megan's
Megan's do the best salads and cakes - a great addition to St John's Wood High Street!
Submitted by Sophie
Primrose Hill
The best spot for a picnic or a quick run!
Submitted by Katie
Huggle
The best selection of baby brands, along with classes and a good cup of coffee!
Submitted by Joseph
The Warrington Hotel
As well as the original décor and the friendly atmosphere, the beer is good too.
Submitted by Stuart
The Cocoa Exchange
Handmade chocolates in sumptuous surroundings, this shop is the perfect place to pick up a special sweet treat for chocolate lovers.
Submitted by Thomas
Little Bay
Serving European food, this delightful little restaurant has an early bird menu too.
Submitted by Daisy
Hart and Lova
Best croissants in London in lovely laid back non-chain cafe
Submitted by Sonia
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Why not explore the nearby areas of Swiss Cottage, Maida Vale, South Hampstead, Belsize Park, Regent's Park, Paddington, Camden, Marylebone, West Hampstead and Bayswater
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Did you know?
"In 1829, architect Thomas Wilson proposed a 94-storey pyramidal mausoleum to be built on Primrose Hill to house corpses, as London was running out of space to bury its dead."
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Ole Kids3 House Club,The Olé Kids curriculum was developed through years of observing children and what they like doing at different stages cognitively, emotionally and physically. They picked out the best elements of children's classes and coupled it with our knowledge, research, tons of love and respect for children and our endless passion for creating a Spanish speaking community. |
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MCC Cricket Academy Coaching Little Legends 3-4 yearsLord's Cricket Ground,The fun 45-minute sessions are carried out weekly over the 10 to 12 weeks of each academic term or five mornings during Easter Holidays. The courses give youngsters a basic introduction to the movement and skills needed for cricket and other sports. Website |
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After School Science Club,Poem Bar & Grill,Children learn a lot of Science concepts in school that are really interesting and useful, but they forget easily if they don't use it on a daily basis. A great way to increase retention of knowledge is by providing fun challenges. The fun will create engagement with the task and the hands-on challenges will provide an opportunity for problem-solving which is a big part of human learning. Website |
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Bach to BabySt Mark's Church,Music concert where kids can go and see the real instruments up close. Website |
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Mini Mozart at 3 house club3 House Club,Mini Mozart is a fun and interactive live music class for babies and toddlers. The classes feature two live instruments, be that a clarinet, violin, flute, trumpet or trombone with a piano accompanist. Website |
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After School Club: Drama3 House Club3 House is a family club in St. John's Wood, London created for parents and children. Everybody is welcome to join our community of local mums from St. John's Wood, Maida Vale, Primrose Hill and other nearby areas. You can just meet up for a chat over a coffee with other mums, or join one of our fun & educational classes. Website |
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Art and Artists for Young Children3 House Club,3 House is a family club in St. John's Wood, London created for parents and children. Everybody is welcome to join our community of local mums from St. John's Wood, Maida Vale, Primrose Hill and other nearby areas. You can just meet up for a chat over a coffee with other mums, or join one of our fun & educational classes. Website |
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About St John's Wood
St John's Wood is a district of north-west London, in the City of Westminster, and at the north-west end of Regent's Park. It is approximately 2.5 miles north-west of Charing Cross. Once part of the Great Middlesex Forest, it was later owned by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. It is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world. St John's Wood was developed from the early 19th century onwards. It was one of the first London suburbs to be developed with a large amount of low density "villa" housing, as opposed to the terraced housing which was the norm in London up to the 19th century, even in expensive districts. Parts of St John's Wood have been rebuilt at a higher density, but it remains a highly desirable residential district. St John's Wood is the location of Lord's Cricket Ground. It is also famous for Abbey Road Studios and the street Abbey Road, where The Beatles recorded, notably the Abbey Road album, the cover of which features the band crossing the road.
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