What do we know about London? London is the capital of Great Britain, red double-decker buses, a queen and sky-high prices are typical stereotypes that accompany foggy Albion. But if you look better at the suburbs of London and opt for them, you can not only save on travel, but also get acquainted with the rare and non-trivial sights of England.
Fidelity to tradition
All suburbs of London are still distinguished by their originality and loyalty to traditions. Every house has an unshakable “Fail-o-Clock” ritual, they eat oatmeal for breakfast, the English pronunciation is truly correct here, and taxi drivers always know how to get to this or that place.
Kingston upon thames
Kingston-on-Thames is a suburb of London where the famous Royal Palace settled in the past. This place is rightly called the most picturesque in the whole capital of England and its environs. The name of this suburb of London translates as "the city of kings." This is due to its history, because it was here that the English monarchs were crowned. The area is located near Charing Cross Station and is the most well-groomed place in London.
The Middle Market Square and ancient streets remind of the Middle Ages here. All this ancient surroundings is wonderfully combined with elements of a modern metropolis - cars, skyscrapers, shops. Kingston attracts many investors and tourists from around the world.
Near this picturesque area there are three wonderful flowering parks where you can enjoy the peace and abundance of greenery. You can also arrange an excursion to the sights and gardens of Kingston, as well as visit the amusement park called "Chessington World."
At the Chessington Zoo, you can admire a wide variety of flora and fauna, from leopard babies to the incredible species of fish that are abundant in the Sea Animal Center.
Richmond upon thames
Houses in a suburb of London called Richmond will amaze you with their luxury. Not surprising, because this area is considered the most fashionable. There are a lot of manicured parks and beautiful gardens. The locals set themselves the goal of moving to Richmond, as this is a certain indicator of success. Tourists come here to enjoy the pristine natural beauty and well-groomed.
Richmond, having the full name of Richmond-on-Thames, is one of the suburbs of London. Moreover, the capital is located thirteen kilometers in the northeast. Richmond was founded in the 16th century during the foundation of the palace of the same name. Now about 22 thousand people live in the city.
Natural beauty is one of the main trump cards in this area. The city is divided into several parts:
- Richmond Riverside, whose main square is located near the River Thames.
- Richmond Green with the ancient Lane Palace.
- Richmond Hill. Here is the park, which is the largest national park in England.
In this part of the capital there are a lot of different cinemas, theaters and other cultural entertainments. What else is London and its suburbs famous for? Well, of course, pubs and restaurants! If you love horseback riding, you can spend time in Richmond riding horses.
Brent
This suburb of London, located in the north-west of the capital, is known for the fact that it is here that the Wembley Stadium is located. It is mainly used for football matches, but concerts and charity events were held there at different times. Wembley is also the official venue for international football matches for the English teams and the FA Cup final, as well as the UEFA Champions League competitions for several years.
This huge stadium is the most expensive of such structures in the world, and accommodates about 100 thousand people.
Greenwich
In this suburb of London there is an observatory, the famous sailing clipper “Cutty Sark”, as well as the huge Maritime Museum of London, where anyone can get, because the entrance to the territory is absolutely free. And just a walk here in sunny weather is quite nice.
From the hill near the observatory you can see the Canary Wharf skyscrapers, the Maritime Museum, the O2 Arena and just enjoy the view of London. You can see Greenwich on the boat - you can buy tickets both one way and both ways. In this case, the trip will cost much cheaper.
You can get to this suburb by metro, and even robotic. Near the pier of Greenwich there is a sailing boat “Catti Sark”, not far from it there is a market square where you can taste both traditional English dishes and exotic snacks. On the flea market, you can easily find rare antique home furnishings, decor, and books.
The word Grenewic literally means the green village, which means "green village". This is not surprising, because for several hundred years this has been the greenest area of London.
Properly pronounce it should be without the sound of W, in the original English word sounds like "Grenitch" or "Grange".
In 1997, the Observatory, the Maritime Museum and the Queen's House were included in the UNESCO Society Security Fund.
Soho
In the photo of the London suburbs of Soho, you will often see various types of entertainment venues. Such fame for this area has long been, since the post-war era. Many clubs and bars all over the planet are even named after him.
In this area you will completely change your idea of the number of people, because you will hardly see a larger crowd than here, anywhere else. On weekends, almost all of London is going to have fun here. In this area you can meet a person of any wealth, race and sexual orientation.
The restaurants feature cuisines of all the peoples of the world, and absolutely everyone will find entertainment for themselves.
Fun begins mainly in bars, which often simply do not accommodate everyone, and gradually moves out. Nightlife continues in the clubs, which are open until the morning and are happy for everyone to have fun.
In England, they are fairly tolerant of sexual minorities, which is why there are so many gay establishments that can be recognized by rainbow flags waving at the entrance.