London Pocket Precincts

London is one of the world’s grandest cities, an ever-evolving multicultural melting pot that also retains those very lovable English traditions that are as steeped in the culture as a good pot of tea. From hip Bermondsey with its markets and wine bars to affluent Knightsbridge’s grand department stores, visit must-see attractions and wander off the main streets to find lesser-known shops, bars and eateries. Whether you’ve been to London many times or this is your first visit, with this book in hand you’ll discover the best local hangouts and worthy attractions.

London Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city’s best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of field trips encouraging you to venture further afield to Greenwich, Bath, Henley and Brighton.

Slip this guide into your pocket and head off on an adventure, experiencing the hippest places in London and surrounds like a local.

About the Author

Penny Watson is a trained journalist with a serious case of wanderlust. She has traveled the world, written feature articles for magazines and newspapers including Hong Kong Tatler, South China Morning Post, and Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald and researched countless guidebooks including Lonely Planet's Australia guide and Cool Camping Europe. Penny hails from Melbourne, Australia, but since immersing herself in the world of full-time travel writing, she has lived in Seville, London, San Francisco and more recently Hong Kong.