After returning from the Cotswolds, my husband and I traveled to London, where we stayed in Notting Hill. While we enjoyed the quiet, neighborhood feel and close proximity to restaurants and Hyde Park, we did not care for the unexpected transit strike that occured the week of our visit. This little hiccup was both a blessing and a curse, as we added MANY more miles of walking than we had originally planned, while also allowing us to take in the different areas of London.
Our walks through London took us to Westminster, St. James, Covent Garden, the City of London, South Kensington, and of course, Notting Hill. We walked an average of 30,000 steps per day, taking in the sights and stopping for afternoon tea when we needed a break.
Notting HillBuckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceBuckingham PalaceWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyTomb of Queen Elizabeth I, Westminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyCourtyard, Westminster AbbeyCourtyard, Westminster AbbeyPalace of Westminster (Parliament) and the Elizabeth Tower with Big BenPalace of Westminster (Parliament) and the Elizabeth Tower with Big BenHorse Guards Parade and Palace of Westminster (Parliament)London Eye and Natural History MuseumPiccadilly CircusPiccadilly CircusAfternoon tea at Fortnum and MasonBurlington HouseBurlington HouseRoyal ArcadeCity of London and Trafalgar SquareChinatown and Royal Courts of JusticeLondon pubsTemple BarRoyal Courts of JusticeRoyal Courts of JusticeSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s CathedralView from the dome of St. Paul’s CathedralCity of LondonLondon streets and Neal’s YardLeadenhall MarketTower BridgeTower of LondonTower of LondonTower BridgeTower BridgeThe TubeTea and sconesItalian Gardens, Hyde ParkItalian Gardens, Hyde ParkAlbert Memorial, Kensington GardensAlbert Memorial, Kensington GardensDiana Princess of Wales Sunken GardenThe Orangery, Kensington PalaceKensington Gardens and Victoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert Museum
After a week in England, we took the Eurostar train to Paris. To continue the journey into France, click here.
