Lonely Planet Experience London

Lonely Planet Experience

by Tharik Hussain, Demi Perera

Lonely Planet’s Experience London travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Find a floral jungle at Columbia Road Flower Market, visit Sky Garden’s park in the clouds, see Shakespeare at the Globe - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.   Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience London : - Local experts share their love for the real London, offering fresh perspectives into the city’s traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful - In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks - Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - learn the best time to haggle at London’s vibrant street markets; see world-famous dinosaurs for free at the Natural History Museum; make your own gin at the City of London Distillery - Experience the perfect day with our local writers who share their ideal itinerary from morning to afternoon and night - Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views - Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go , when to travel and what to pack - Easy day trip building tools so you can escape to exciting nearby destinations that feel worlds apart - Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel - Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey - Covers The West End, City of London, South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields, East London, Hampstead & North London, Notting Hill & West London, Brixton, Peckham & South London   Lonely Planet’s Experience London is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the city’s culture. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts – and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday . Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you’ll never forget.   About Lonely Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).   "...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

226 pages, Paperback

Published June 21, 2022

Reviews

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This neighborhood by neighborhood guide to the big city was a very useful planning aid for our trip to the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It comes with a fold out map, but more important are the short descriptions of what to see, do, and eat in each section of town, all of which are brightly and colorfully illustrated and designed.

Since the photos were shot on bright days, it didn’t quite capture the lovely overcast and cool grey and occasionally rainy days of our November trip, but don’t take that as a negative criticism of the guide. We were there at a solemn Remembrance Day two minutes of quiet in a huge crowd among a field of paper poppies and wooden crosses on the grounds of Westminster on Sunday, November 13, 2022. The weather was appropriately somber.

[Erik Tolvstad · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick reference of things to see and do in London. IMHO, more oriented to younger (teens to 40s) travellers.

[JC Cornell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the Lonely Planet Experience series. Short and to the point while hitting on the high notes. Great for people that will only be in a country or area for a short time.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not your usual London guidebook, great alternate things to do which are not found in other books. It’s recommended if you’ve been to London before and want to find things off the beaten path.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a little overpriced, but still worth picking up. The book offers suggestions for a number of interesting things to do in and around London. I would not call this a "forgotten London" book or a guide that features obscure information and things only locals would know about. Much of the information here is available in other guidebooks and travel websites, but there are still a bunch of good options collected here. It is well illustrated with lots of photos, and makes for quick reading.

[Ava Courtney Sylvester · Rating 2 out of 5]

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