While you’re staying in one of our London hotels, whether for business or a holiday, you might enjoy some of the guided walks or country walks close to the city. Here a few great walks in the city and the greater London area that you may enjoy.

The London Walks company is a great place to start. They brand themselves as “the oldest urban walking tour company in the world.” Some of the guided walks they do include: Beatles walks, food walks, Halloween walks, pub walks, The Royal Wedding Walk, The Olympics Walks, Jack The Ripper Tour, and much more.

If you want to go on a country walk near London, why not get in touch with many of the London walking clubs? Just do some Google research for “walking club” in London or near London. You’ll be amazed how much is out there.

Another great way to get some walks in London is to enjoy some of the parks. Hyde Park is the obvious choice with 350 acres of gorgeous countryside right in the city. But you may also want to check out Green Park which offers a lot of walking trails in the heart of the city.

These are just a few of the great ways to get a walk in while you’re staying in one of our London hotels. For more ideas on tourist sites and attractions, check out the other articles on our blog.

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Whether you are visiting London for the first time or you are regularly in the city for business, when it comes to a nice lunch, sometimes a good chippy is better than any of the posh London restaurants. Here are some of the best chip shops in London.

Sutton and Sons is a great traditional fish and chip shop with all your basic, traditional options. It’s an ideal place to go if you have never eaten in a chip shop before. It’s also very affordable .

Another popular chippy is The Golden Hind, which has been open since 1914. Here you’ll get farily traditional choices in meals, but the portions are generous and the prices are good.

Two Brothers Fish Restaurant at 297-303 Regent's Park Road takes “fish and chips” to a whole new level, offering a few more unusual courses. They are also considered a fairly classy option for a chip shop.

A few other chip shops in London worth visiting are: Brady’s at 513 Old York Road, Fish Central at 149-155 Central Street, Fisher’s at 19 Fulham High Street, and Nautilus at 27-29 Fortune Green Road.

For more ideas on London restaurants to visit, be sure to check out more articles on our blog. You’ll find tips on great places to eat as well as fun and interesting sites to see and places to go.

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While you’re staying in one of our luxury hotels in London, if you want to do some shopping that’s a little more on the unusual side, why not visit some of London’s best flea markets?

Piccadilly Market is probably one of the most famous flea markets in the world. Here you’ll find antiques and collectables, art, home ware, fashion, jewellery, and souvenirs. The food market takes place every Monday, Tuesdays you’ll find antiques and collectables, and Wednesday through Saturday you can shop for arts and crafts.

Another important flea market in London is the Portobello Market on Portobello Road. This market is known for all kinds of interesting things from jewellery and antiques to collectables and vintage clothing.

And speaking of vintage clothing, if you’re interested in authentic 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s clothing, you won’t want to miss The Girl Can’t Help It at Alfies Antique Market located on Church Street. Specializing in women’s clothing, this shop does also sell men’s vintage clothes and collectables.

Camden Markets , on Camden High Street and Chalk Farm Road, is another big flea market well worth a visit while you are in London. Here you’ll find books, clothing, arts and crafts, jewellery, collectables, and even hot food.

Fore more information about London shopping, sites, and restaurants, read through more of our blog articles. Or, if you need help or information about our luxury hotels in London, conference venues in London, or a conference centre in London, check out the Contact tab on the main web page.

If you’re planning to spend some time in London at one of our beautiful hotels, whether you’re holidaying or at a conference, you’re probably hoping to find some great restaurants to enjoy. But if you’re on any kind of a budget, you’re also probably hoping to find some affordable places to eat. Here are some of the cheapest good restaurants for fine dining in London.

In the mood for Cantonese? Four Seasons, at 12 Gerrard Street, is a wonderfully affordable option for some tasty oriental cuisine. With a wide variety of choices in foods, you’ll pay only around £10 per head including drinks.

Delicious, authentic Indian food is also available at truly affordable prices in London at Moolis, 50 Frith Street. It’s more of a lunch place, but it offers fun and tasty Indian food burrito style. So if you’re hoping for something unique at a great price, this is the place to go.

Hoping for some Italian? You’ll want to check out Princi, at 135 Wardour Street. This may be a Brasserie, but it’s frequented by Italians, so you know the food’s authentic and good. A tasty place for a sophisticated yet affordable lunch.

For more information about our hotels, fine dining in London, or about other exciting things to see and do in London, read through some of our other blog articles. And remember, we offer some of the most beautiful and affordable conference venues in London.

For assistance in booking a hotel or conference centre in London, ring us on: +44 (0) 20 7233 7888.

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Whether you’ve come to London for work or pleasure, you’ll probably spend some time in London pubs. If you aren’t familiar with the city, and you haven’t visited many pubs in London before, you may be unsure of where to choose. Here are some of the best London pubs to experience while you’re there.
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A couple of picks from The Sunday Times “London’s 10 best pubs” include The White Horse and Red Lion.
The White Horse is located in Parsons Green. It’s a lovely little pub with the class of the city and “ home town feel” all at once. It’s known for excellent services and an extensive beer list.
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The Red Lion, located at Crown Passage, is a favourite of the masses and the upper classes. It’s a wonderful little place to sit and have a quiet drink after a good meal, or to start your evening off before a pub crawl.
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The Guardian also had its say with a list of “10 of the best pubs in London.” Included were The Mayflower on Thames Path, Greenwich Union, and The Palm Tree, any of which would make a great signature “London pub” for your holiday.
Check through some of our other blog posts to find more ideas on pubs and London restaurants.
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For more ideas about <a href="http://www.grangehotels.com/London-Bars-Restaurants/Bar-Dining.aspx">London restaurants</a>, or the <a href="http://www.grangehotels.com/Meetings-Events/Meetings-Events-In-London.aspx">conference facilities in London</a> and meeting venues in London that we offer through Grange Hotels, visit our main web page at: www.grangehotels.com, or give us a ring on: +44 (0) 20 7233 7888.
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Whether you’ve come to London for work or pleasure, you’ll probably spend some time in London pubs. If you aren’t familiar with the city, and you haven’t visited many pubs in London before, you may be unsure of where to choose. Here are some of the best London pubs to experience while you’re there.

A couple of picks from The Sunday Times “London’s 10 best pubs” include The White Horse and Red Lion. The White Horse is located in Parsons Green. It’s a lovely little pub with the class of the city and “ home town feel” all at once. It’s known for excellent services and an extensive beer list.

The Red Lion, located at Crown Passage, is a favourite of the masses and the upper classes. It’s a wonderful little place to sit and have a quiet drink after a good meal, or to start your evening off before a pub crawl.

The Guardian also had its say with a list of “10 of the best pubs in London.” Included were The Mayflower on Thames Path, Greenwich Union, and The Palm Tree, any of which would make a great signature “London pub” for your holiday. Check through some of our other blog posts to find more ideas on pubs and London restaurants.

For more ideas about London restaurants, or the conference facilities in London and meeting venues in London that we offer through Grange Hotels, visit our main web page at: www.grangehotels.com, or give us a ring on: +44 (0) 20 7233 7888.

So, you think you know London? If you’re going to be staying in London hotels, whether for work or a holiday, if you’ve been to the city before and you think you know all there is to see, think again.

If you want to see something different, here are some of the weirdest and most overlooked sites in the city of London that you may not want to miss this time around.

The Turkish Baths, located on Old Broad Street (from Liverpool Street) was built in 1895 and despite the World Wars, the IRA attacks, and modern property development, has remained virtually untouched.

Another interesting place is the Adam and Eve pub on Wells Street. It used to be called The Ben Crouches Tavern, named after a grave robber form the 1800’s. For years the London Vampire Group used to hold meetings here.

If you want a little bit of beach side fun, why not wander down to … The Thames? Yes, it’s true, if you walk down near Gabriel’s Warf on the South Bank you’ll find a little bit of sandy beach on the banks of the Thames River.

Interested in modern architecture? You won’t want to leave without catching a glimpse of The Blue House on Garner Street—an innovative and quirky example of a modern English home.

To find out more about what Grange Hotels has to offer for rooms, conference venues in London, or meeting venues near London, visit the main web page or get in touch by ringing us on: +44 (0) 20 7233 7888 to speak to a member of staff.

The corporate world can be unforgiving and trying to forge a path to success is not easy, particularly now in light of the tough economic conditions. Part of the battle involves ensuring that your firm enjoys the reputation it deserves and this is why conferences, meetings and so on have such importance. It is only by shining at such events that you can instil others with a sense of confidence and trust in your company's prospects and capabilities. So, when you are choosing conference facilities in London, it is vital you book provisions that more than meet expectations. You will need to impress delegates and ensuring everything runs smoothly is a vital part of this. In order to ensure you benefit from the very best conference venues in London, you might want to consider coming here to us at Grange Hotels. We have a great deal of experience in such matters and know exactly what is required to ensure that such events run perfectly according to plan. From superb quality hotel rooms to flexible meeting rooms and much more, we can provide your organisation with a superb package in a location that suits you. This takes the pressure off you somewhat, as you can rely on us to help ensure your gathering runs without a hitch, leaving you to concern yourself with other matters. To find out more about our meeting venues in London, as well as our corporate entertainment in London and so on, simply take a look around the rest of our website.

There are many reasons why you might want to take a trip to London. The English capital is brimming with cultural delights, as well as gastronomic treats, superb nightlife, sights of historical interest and so on. Meanwhile, you might also need to head to the Big Smoke to make use of conference venues in London. However, another draw of the metropolis is the West End shows that take place there on a regular basis. Some of the most talented stage presences in the world appear in the area to amuse, intrigue and impress audiences. Thankfully, ensuring you get the most from your trips to see performances like this has never been easier. By booking stays in London hotels using our website here at Grange Hotels, you can put yourself in prime position to enjoy the entertainment. And this autumn is shaping up to be action-packed. The National Theatre Olivier is showcasing a new play named 13 from October 25th until November 3rd. Set in a dark and magical landscape of a world facing an imminent end, it is described as "epic". Meanwhile, The 39 Steps is still running at the Criterion Theatre. This comic adaption of a classic whodunit has proved popular with audiences for some time. And, for those who fancy something more light-hearted altogether, Abandon and Friends will be showing for one night only on September 28th at the Garrick Theatre. This show incorporates humorous musical sketches performed at high speeds by an award-winning team. Of course, this only scratches the surface of the shows that are on. So, before booking London West End hotels it would pay off to research the other possibilities. Meanwhile, to ensure you benefit from the best London hotels around, you have come to the right place.