Bloomsbury Vibrant historic district made famous by a group of turn-of-the-century writers and for being the location of the British Museum, the University of London and numerous historic homes, parks, and buildings. Part of the Borough of Camden. |
City of London The City is the area of London that originally lay within the ancient city walls and is now a major world financial centre. |
Covent Garden One of the main shopping and entertainment districts. Incorporates some of London's theatreland. Part of the City of Westminster and Borough of Camden. |
Holborn-Clerkenwell Buffer zone between London's West End and the City of London financial district, home to the Inns of Court |
Leicester Square West End district comprising Leicester Square, Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus and the centre of London's cinema and theatre land |
Mayfair-Marylebone Some extremely well-heeled districts of west central London and most of the city's premier shopping street |
Notting Hill-North Kensington Lively market, interesting history, the world famous carnival and diverse population |
Paddington-Maida Vale Largely residential district of northwest central London with lots of mid-range accommodation |
Soho Dense concentration of highly fashionable restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars, as well as London's gay village |
South Bank South side of the river Thames with good views of the city, several theatres and the London Eye |
South Kensington-Chelsea An extremely well-heeled inner London district with famous department stores, Hyde Park, many museums and the King's Road |
Westminster A city in its own right, the seat of government and an almost endless list of historical and cultural sights, such as Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey. |