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VIctoria Coach Station is a 5 min taxi ride - easy access to the rest of the UK
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Victoria Coach Station
2b Elizabeth StVIctoria Coach Station is a 5 min taxi ride - easy access to the rest of the UK
VIctoria Train Station is a 5 min taxi ride - easy access to the Gatwick Express and overground trains
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Victoria Station
15 Victoria StreetVIctoria Train Station is a 5 min taxi ride - easy access to the Gatwick Express and overground trains
10 min cab ride away for trains to Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, the South West, as well as destinations, such as Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth on the south coast.
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Waterloo Cars
135 Mepham St10 min cab ride away for trains to Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, the South West, as well as destinations, such as Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth on the south coast.
Northern Line - easy access to Euston, Leicester Square and Waterloo
Oval Tube Station, Kennington Park Rd
Kennington Park RoadNorthern Line - easy access to Euston, Leicester Square and Waterloo
Easy access to Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Windsor and the South West
Vauxhall Railway Station
South Lambeth RoadEasy access to Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Windsor and the South West
Hop aboard a boat or ferry for a trip down the Thames!
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Saint Georges Wharf
Saint George WharfHop aboard a boat or ferry for a trip down the Thames!
Nearest Petrol station, usually quite reasonable
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Sainsbury's Petrol Station
62 Wandsworth RoadNearest Petrol station, usually quite reasonable
Many routes from London's two busiest termini, London Waterloo and Victoria, funnel through the station making it one of the busiest in Europe by number of trains using it.
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Clapham Junction station
Saint John's HillMany routes from London's two busiest termini, London Waterloo and Victoria, funnel through the station making it one of the busiest in Europe by number of trains using it.
Food Scene
Lovely local cafe in Vauxhall Park with seating indoors and outdoors. Friendly owners Ann and Michele provide great freshly brewed coffee and delicious homemade food.
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Parco Cafe
190 Fentiman RdLovely local cafe in Vauxhall Park with seating indoors and outdoors. Friendly owners Ann and Michele provide great freshly brewed coffee and delicious homemade food.
Goya
34 Lupus StMy FAVOURITE spanish tapas restaurant - who's for Sangria?
Lovely restaurant overlooking the river. Has an posh part and a more reasonably priced Brasserie. And a great cocktail bar
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Skylon
Lovely restaurant overlooking the river. Has an posh part and a more reasonably priced Brasserie. And a great cocktail bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local gastro pub with good food and a beer garden for the summer months. Pub Quiz on Tuesday evenings.
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Fentiman Arms
64 Fentiman RdGreat local gastro pub with good food and a beer garden for the summer months. Pub Quiz on Tuesday evenings.
The Black Dog
112 Vauxhall WalkAnother great pub doing good food and friendly service
Sightseeing
A decommissioned coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Battersea. It comprises 2 individual power stations, built in 2 stages in the form of a single building.
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Battersea Power Station
Circus Road WestA decommissioned coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Battersea. It comprises 2 individual power stations, built in 2 stages in the form of a single building.
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadA must for history buffs!
The official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Located on the south bank of the River Thames a short distance upstream of the Palace of Westminster on the opposite shore.
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Lambeth Palace Library
15 Lambeth Palace RdThe official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Located on the south bank of the River Thames a short distance upstream of the Palace of Westminster on the opposite shore.
Formerly called Regents Bridge - great views towards the Houses of Parliament and down the river from here
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Pont de Vauxhall
Vauxhall BridgeFormerly called Regents Bridge - great views towards the Houses of Parliament and down the river from here
Fabulous spectacle to behold if you're up early enough - flowers, shrubs, and everything the gardener could desire, but get there before 8am!
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New Covent Garden Flower Market
Fabulous spectacle to behold if you're up early enough - flowers, shrubs, and everything the gardener could desire, but get there before 8am!
Also known as the Palace of Westminster or Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom—the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
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Big Ben
Also known as the Palace of Westminster or Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom—the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Large parade ground off Whitehall - the site of the annual ceremonies of Trooping the Colour (for the monarch's official birthday)
Also the venue of the beach volleyball of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StLarge parade ground off Whitehall - the site of the annual ceremonies of Trooping the Colour (for the monarch's official birthday)
Also the venue of the beach volleyball of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell at the Palace of Westminster. The clock tower holds the largest 4-faced chiming clock in the world and is the 3rd tallest free-standing clock tower
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House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetBig Ben is the nickname for the great bell at the Palace of Westminster. The clock tower holds the largest 4-faced chiming clock in the world and is the 3rd tallest free-standing clock tower
The Prime Minister's official residence is 10 Downing Street; the Chancellor's official residence is next door at Number 11. The Government's Chief Whip has an official residence at Number 9.
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Downing St
Downing StreetThe Prime Minister's official residence is 10 Downing Street; the Chancellor's official residence is next door at Number 11. The Government's Chief Whip has an official residence at Number 9.
The official London residence and office of the British monarch. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1705.
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Palais de Buckingham
The official London residence and office of the British monarch. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1705.
Commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
Home of Nelson's Column, guarded by 4 lions at its base. Various statues /sculptures here, with 1 plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
Home of Nelson's Column, guarded by 4 lions at its base. Various statues /sculptures here, with 1 plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art.
A 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre, not far from Hungerford Bridge. The London Philharmonic Orchestra perform the majority of their London concerts here.
Giraffe South Bank
A 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre, not far from Hungerford Bridge. The London Philharmonic Orchestra perform the majority of their London concerts here.
The tallest Ferris wheel in Europe!
Situated on the banks of the River Thames the entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
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London Eye
The tallest Ferris wheel in Europe!
Situated on the banks of the River Thames the entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).
Essentials
Large supermarket for all your grocery needs
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Sainsbury's Petrol Station
62 Wandsworth RoadLarge supermarket for all your grocery needs
Arts & Culture
The Circus is particularly known for its video display & neon signs on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of an archer popularly known as Eros.
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Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman StThe Circus is particularly known for its video display & neon signs on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of an archer popularly known as Eros.
Entertainment & Activities
Great day out for all the family - who will brave the shark tank??!!
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadGreat day out for all the family - who will brave the shark tank??!!