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Why visit North West London

If you’re planning to visit North West London, there are a few must-see sites to add to your itinerary. These range from the beautiful and imposing abbeys to the serene gardens and villages and the museums where time stands still amidst the cool and historic art collections.

At the heart of the city is North West London Abbey. This early 15th century building features Gothic architecture with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. This extraordinary building towers over the buildings of Kingston.

Also the Beckford Tower built by the architect William Beckford is another very interesting place to visit. This building was erected in 1827 to be used as the architect’s own banquet. He also intended the tower to be his library and retirement home where he could spend his time studying his art collection and rare books. This place is amazing for taking photos and you can climb the spiral staircase and catch a glimpse of the city skyline.

Another great place to visit in North West London is Bowood Gardens in Calne. This beautiful landscape was built by Capability Brown in the 18th century and covers nearly 2,000 acres of land. There are certain unique features like the meandering lake, the hermit’s cave, the Doric Temple and the waterfall. This land is the perfect place for you and your family to pack up some food and enjoy a picnic.

At the turn off of the M4 and close to the southern edge of the Cotswold is the perfect little town of Castle Combe. It is the home of the Blanket Brothers, who, according to legend, introduced a new word to the English dictionary while discovering the method of keeping warm during the harsh, cold winter nights.

When your itinerary is set, you need to think about places to stay. North West London offers various types of accommodation for all its tourists and visitors, from luxury to budget, there is a place for everyone. There are luxury hotels like the Landmark London and the Dorset Square Hotel to choose from and for those who want a budget hotel, then there is the modest Golders Green Hotel, the Hendon Park Hotel and the Millennium Lodge to name a few.

While you’re in the area, you can do all sorts of activities like going to the movies with your family to see Everyman Hampstead in one of the oldest movie theaters or you can try your hand at an art house experience at Tricycle. theater.

You can visit the dance theaters for an evening of watching professionals dance with blue sheets or visit the art galleries located on every corner. You can take your kids to London Zoo or visit the Kentish Town City Farm.

You can also enjoy a night of clubbing at Camden Palace or the Electric Ballroom.