Districts You Have To Visit On Your First Time In London

London is a city that spans almost 1500 square kilometres and for a city that size, it’s hard to maintain its tourist draw. However, thanks to central hotels like the Chilworth Hotel London, the nippy Underground network and other great transport links, it’s easier than ever to enjoy what the further reaches of Greater London have to offer.

A lot of the time, there’s as much to see outside the city’s centre as there is in its tourist heart. This blog will outline the districts, central and farther, that promise adventurous visitors with an in depth introduction to London’s unique character.

Westminster

Teeming with luxury accommodation like the Paddington Hotel special offers at the Chilworth, Westminster is probably the first place you’ll look to book when travelling to London for the first time. This is no surprise, it is indeed the heart of the city and includes many of its most prominent attractions. These include Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the South Bank and the West End theatre district. You could spend the whole of your holiday just exploring the nooks and crannies of Westminster, but then this would be a very short blog!

City Of London

The City of London is the ancient heart of London and has its roots in the original Roman settlement. Surrounded by the London Wall – parts of which remain to this day – the City of London is only one square mile in size and acts as a ceremonial borough. Within the City of London, guests of hotels near Paddington Station London will find many other top landmarks and attractions, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Monument to the Great Fire of London.

Richmond

With a royal history that’s all been wiped out by fires and redevelopment, Richmond was once home to a palace of the same name, built by Henry VII in the 15th century. Henry VIII also frequented it, and Richmond Park, where the palace used to sit was a royal hunting ground now a nature reserve. The area of Richmond, with its luxurious high streets and riverside walks, contrasts to other districts described in this blog because it has the luxury of spaciousness. The Thameside Richmond Park is the crowning jewel here and spans a massive 2500 acres. Guests of accommodation Paddington London can visit the district via the Overground or District Line.

Camden

With its anarchic history of punk and indie music, Camden is still the top district to visit for music lovers. That’s not all, alongside its renowned venues the Roundhouse, Camden Jazz Cafe and KOKO, Camden also boasts a famous market, labyrinthine and diverse, which winds along the banks of Regent’s Canal.

Greenwich

With one of the best panoramic views in London, Greenwich Park is the central draw for tourists venturing southeast from the city centre. The beautiful park is also home to the Greenwich Observatory and Museum, the National Maritime Museum and another gorgeous market, located along the banks of the Thames. A picturesque dreamland of early 17th century design, there is more to see further out into the docklands of Greenwich, including the Thames Barrier and the O2 Arena.