Tag: Regents Canal
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Little Venice London: A Complete Guide to Canals, Walks, and Things to Do
What is Little Venice? Little Venice is a picturesque canal-side area in west London, centred around Browning’s Pool—where the Regent’s Canal meets the Grand Union Canal. It’s often described as one of London’s most peaceful neighbourhoods, though that depends on timing and tolerance for Instagrammers. At its core, Little Venice is a convergence point: of waterways, of histories,…
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Why London’s Canal Tours Might Be the City’s Best-Kept Secret
It’s easy to forget London is a city of water. We’re so busy herding ourselves onto the Jubilee line and aggressively side-eyeing tourists on Oxford Street that the slow-breathing backwaters of the city pass us by—literally. But follow the towpath whispers and you’ll find a different London. One where the pace drops, the pigeons don’t…
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Little Venice: London’s Instagrammable Waterside Oasis
Tucked away just northwest of Paddington, Little Venice, Maida Vale, is one of London’s most picturesque and unique neighbourhoods. Known for its serene canals, colourful narrowboats, and elegant Regency architecture, it offers a rare moment of calm in the otherwise frenetic city and perfect place to take that Instagram photo. But Little Venice is more than just…
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London’s Floating Chinese Restaurant
Moored serenely on the Regent’s Canal near Regent’s Park, the Feng Shang Princess is not your typical Chinese restaurant. This floating, crimson-hued palace has become an iconic dining destination in London, offering authentic cuisine, romantic waterside views, and a touch of cinematic glamour. It’s a place where East meets West, where diners come for the Peking duck…
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The Sharks of the Regent’s Canal
in a city as eclectic as London, where the unexpected often meets the everyday, five sharks are now inhabitants of Regent’s Canal.
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London Narrowboat for rent
A rare chance to stay on a narrowboat on the Regents Canal in London. Situated on a secure private mooring in the heart of central London.It’s a unique experience to be living on the water. V romantic! Our boat is hooked up to the electricity mains and water.It has heating, hot water, a fully equipped…
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Historic video of London’s Regent’s Canal
‘Barging Through London’ (1924) is a short film of horse drawn barges travelling from east to west London on the Regent’s Canal, interspersed with relevant street scenes. It gives a fascinating insight into what life was like on London’s canals 100 years ago. Timeline: 00:00 Departure from Limehouse 00:47 Mile End Road at Stepney Green 01:13…