What do we know about London? London is the capital of Great Britain, red double-decker buses, a queen and exorbitant prices are typical stereotypes that accompany foggy Albion. But if you take a closer look 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.
Loy alty to tradition
All suburbs of London are still distinguished by their originality and fidelity to traditions. There is an unshakable fife-o-clock ritual in every house, they eat oatmeal for breakfast, English pronunciation is truly correct here, and taxi drivers always know how to get to one place or another correctly.
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon 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 entire capital of England and its environs. The name of this suburb of London is translated as "city of kings". This is due to its history, because it was here that the English monarchs were crowned. The area is close to Charing Cross station and is one of the best kept places in London.
About the Middle Ages here resembles an ancient market square and old streets. All this ancient entourage is wonderfully combined with the elements of a modern metropolis - cars, skyscrapers, shops. Kingston attracts many investors and tourists from all over the world.
Next to this picturesque area there are three wonderful flowering parks where you can enjoy the silence and abundance of greenery. You can also arrange a tour of the sights and gardens of Kingston, as well as visit an amusement park called Chessington World.
At Chessington Zoo, you can admire a wide variety of flora and fauna, from baby leopards to incredible fish species that abound at the Marine Animal Center.
Richmond upon Thames
Houses in the suburbs 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 well-groomed 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, whose full name is Richmond-upon-Thames, is one of the suburbsLondon. Moreover, the capital is located thirteen kilometers in the northeast. Richmond was founded in the 16th century during the founding of the palace of the same name. Now the city is home to about 22 thousand people.
Natural beauty is one of the main strengths of this area. The city is divided into several parts:
- Richmond Riverside, whose main square is located near the River Thames.
- Richmond Green with old 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 entertainment. What else is famous for London and its suburbs? Well, of course, pubs and restaurants! If you love horse riding, you can spend time in Richmond riding horses.
Brent
This suburb of London, located in the north-west of the capital, is famous 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 have also been held there at various times. Wembley has also been the official venue for international football matches for English teams and the FA Cup final, as well as the UEFA Champions League competition for several years.
This huge stadium is the most expensive of its kind in the world, and can accommodate about 100,000 people.
Greenwich
This London suburb houses an observatory, the famous Cutty Sark sailing clipper, and a huge Maritime MuseumLondon, where anyone can get, because the entrance to the territory is absolutely free. And just walking here in sunny weather is quite nice.
From the hill near the observatory you can look at the Canary Wharf skyscraper area, the Maritime Museum, the O2 Arena stadium and just enjoy the view of London. You can see Greenwich on a boat - you can buy tickets both one way and both ways. In this case, the trip will cost much less.
You can get to this suburb by metro, and even robotic. There is a sailboat Cutty Sark near the Greenwich pier, not far from it there is a market square where you can taste both traditional English dishes and exotic snacks. At the flea market, you can easily find rare antique interior items, decor, copies of books.
Grenewic literally means the green village. This is not surprising, as it has been London's greenest area for hundreds of years.
It should be pronounced correctly without the W sound, in the original English the word sounds like "Greenitch" or "Greenage".
In 1997, the Observatory, the Maritime Museum and the Queen's House were included in the UNESCO Society's conservation fund.
Soho
In the photo of the London suburb of Soho, you will often see various types of entertainment venues nearby. This area has been famous for a long time, since the post-war times. Many clubs and bars around the world are even named after him.
In this area you are completelychange your idea of the number of people, because you are unlikely to see a larger crowd than here anywhere else. On weekends, almost all of London gathers here specifically to have fun. In this area you can meet a person of any income, race and sexual orientation.
The restaurants present the cuisines of all nations of the world, and absolutely anyone and everyone will find entertainment for themselves.
The fun begins mainly in bars, which often simply do not accommodate everyone, and gradually moves outside. Nightlife continues in clubs that are open until the morning and welcome everyone who wants to have fun.
England is quite tolerant of sexual minorities, which is why there are so many gay establishments here, which can be recognized by rainbow flags waving at the entrance.
