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Areas & Squares

London is full of old town squares and areas of history. Take a stroll around the city and discover them for yourself.

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Docklands

The former docklands area, made redundant by changes in shipping that have concentrated on down-river Tilbury, has rightly been seen as an opportunity to revitalise the area. Crucial to whatever was done was the creation of a decent public transport system and the result is the Docklands Light Railway with its speed, comfort and good value.

Carnaby Street

This street became famous around the world during the 1960's, as the fashion centre of London. Then it was a 'really groovy' street. Today, it has been pedestrianised and contains shops, which are obviously aimed at tourists.

Charing Cross Road

Books, books, books and more books! Charing Cross Road and the surrounding roads are absolutely packed with bookshops. There are the usual major bookshop chains such as Books Etc, Waterhouse and Dillions and the gigantic Foyles.

Chinatown

An abundance of Chinese restaurants and shops are concentrated in this small area. The Chinese New Year in late January or early February is especially entertaining with its traditional celebrations and processions.

Greenwich

There are not too many defenders of the Millennium Dome around these days. But if nothing else it has served to place the spotlight on what is undoubtedly a place for the future. To get there is easy thanks to the Docklands Light Railway, six stops south from Canary Wharf.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath is a great place for a stroll in the sun, a picnic or even to sail a model boat. Covering 800acres the heath now also includes a number of formerly separate properties including Kenwood House on the north edge and The Hill, a formal garden to the east.