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Central London encompasses most of London’s main attractions, theatres
and restaurants, and most places within this area are in walking distance of
each other. With a basic city map, you’ll be able find your way around
easily and take in some sights on the way.
The River Thames divides the city into northern and southern halves, with Central
London loosely described as being within the loop of the Underground’s
Circle Line to the north bank of the river. London’s public transport
is organised into zones, central London being Zone 1 with the zone numbers rising
as one moves out from the centre. The city is also divided into boroughs which
are individually run by councils. There are 32 London boroughs plus the City
of London.
Every area of London has something different to offer, whether it’s attractions,
open space, cuisine, nightlife or simply atmosphere. West London is renowned
for its plush and expensive areas such as Kensington and Belgravia. It is the
home of many major attractions, from the Royal Albert Hall to Kew gardens, and
has excellent shopping grounds and beautiful architecture.
North London contains appealing inner-city suburbs like Islington and Camden
Town and has a lively social scene. East London is an area of great diversity,
from the Bengali-influenced Brick Lane, to trendy Shoreditch and the modern
Docklands area encompassing Canary Wharf. South London has a vibrant multi-cultural
atmosphere. It incorporates many attractions and venues including the South
Bank centre, the lively international street markets of Brixton and Deptford,
hip and happening Clapham and sedate Blackheath.
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