If you are planning to visit North West London, there are a few must-see sites that you should add to your itinerary. These range from the beautiful and imposing abbeys to the serene gardens and villages and the museums where time stands still amid the great collections of art and historical leanings.
In the heart of the city is the North West London Abbey. Dating from the 15th century, this building has Gothic architecture with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. This extraordinary building rises above the buildings of Kingston.
Also the Beckford Tower built by the architect William Beckford is another very interesting place to visit. This building was erected in 1827 to be used as a banquet for the architect himself. He also intended the tower to be his library and a retirement home where he could spend his time studying his collection of art and rare books. This place is amazing for taking photos and you can climb the spiral staircase and take a look at the city skyline.
Another great place to visit in North West London is the Bowood Gardens in Calne. This beautiful landscape was built by Capability Brown in the 18th century and covers nearly 2000 acres of land. There are certain unique features like the Serpentine Lake, Hermit’s Cave, Doric Temple, and Waterfall. This lot is the perfect place for you and your family to pack some food and enjoy a picnic.
At the turnoff for the M4 and near the southern edge of the Cotswold is the perfect little town of Castle Combe. It is the home of the Blanket Brothers, who, according to legends, gave the English dictionary a new word as they figured out how to keep warm during the harsh cold winter nights.
When you set your itinerary, you need to think of places to stay. North West London offers various types of accommodation for all its tourists and visitors, from luxurious to small budgets, there is a place for everyone. There are luxury hotels like the Landmark London and the Dorset Square hotel that you can choose from, and for those who want a budget hotel, there are the modest Golders Green Hotel, Hendon Park Hotel, and Millennium Lodge, to name a few.
During your stay in the area, you can do all kinds of activities, like going to the movies with your family to see Everyman Hampstead perform in one of the older movie theaters or you can try having an arthouse experience at Tricycle. theater.
You can visit the dance theaters to experience an evening of watching the professionals dance with blue leaves or also visit the art galleries located on every corner. You can take your children to London Zoo or visit Kentish Town City Farm.
You can also enjoy a night of clubbing at Camden Palace or the Electric Ballroom.