SW1 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SW1
Where do SW1 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
west end,
piccadilly circus,
soho,
charing cross,
the strand,
central london,
west end and surrounding areas,
covent garden,
mayfair and surrounding areas,
and mayfair
Did you know?
"Much of Belgravia's distinctive Georgian architecture owes itself to renowned master builder Thomas Cubitt, who oversaw the construction of many of the elegant stucco-fronted properties we see today."Explore SW1
What locals say about SW1
“Lillington Gardens Estate was declared a conservation area in 1990. You can walk all the way through the gardens from the top of Tachbrook Street down to Rampayne Street. I live there and it's quiet and lovely. Tate Britain is nearby on Millbank and Damien Hirstâs Newport Street Gallery is to be found just over Vauxhall Bridge. ”
Alex
“Pimlico is so close to the heart of London yet can be so peaceful! I can walk to so many places from here and there are so many transport options too. A 15 minute walk and you have big Ben and the London eye, yet Pimlico is away from all the noise. There are so many parks locally too, so lots of green spaces. Brilliant place and highly recommend, and out of the congestion zone.”
Laurissa
“Belgravia is a peaceful and beautiful area with sites and views. It is like a dream come true living in the luxury. it has fun places and it is calm”
Yousif
Activities near SW1
Rikette Genesis
Riketté Genesis is a British jazz vocalist on the rise. She is a star in waiting with a fearless attitude who fuses jazz and soul with her luscious voice and beautifully crafted scat sections. She is ready to burst out of London’s legendary jazz circuit with her powerfully sharp and seductive sound. Riketté is inspired by artists such aS JULIE LONDON, SARAH VAUGHAN AND ELLA FITZGERALD. Riketté's cohesive productions run the gamut from smoky, jazz-filled vibes to straight up 1920/40s Swing and beyond. Riketté has performed at some of the leading venues in the UK. She performed at Southbank Centre in London, The Piano Bar Soho, The Radio Academy Festival, WOW Festival, Wilderness Festival and at The Citadel Festival. She has recently performed at one of Nigerias leading music venues in Lagos for the Satchmo’s Jazz Festival.Read more
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The world famous orchestra formed after the loss of Glenn Miller present a repertoire of swing and jazz band tunes.
Jasper Tygner & Special Guest
North London DJ, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jasper Tygner will be bringing a bag full of classic rave nostalgia, melodic breaks and high tempo house sounds to the club. Inspired by the deep history of London Underground club culture, his sound nods to some of the key movements over the past 30 years (such as jungle, dubstep and garage), subtly paying homage in an emotive and kaledioscopic fashion. The special guest is a past resident of ours who compliments Jasper’s take on contemporary UK underground dance - after 4 sell out shows their return has been a long the coming… Tickets on sale Tuesday 30th April at 10am BST, RSVP for priority access to tickets via the button. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Comedy Store Players
A regular night, often featuring some legendary faces of the improv scene including Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and Lee Simpson.
Members Private View: James Mc Neill Whistler
Visit the exhibition in these special times reserved for Members with the London Private Views pass
Hamilton
Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Hamilton is a masterpiece by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and tells the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.Read more
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.Read more
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