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Next Up: Hidden Gems in London

02/11/21 | London, photography, Travel Plans

Sparkles and Shoes London Blog - Stained Glass Knight in Red Phone Booth London Embankment

Despite nearly three years of living in London I am still finding this city surprises me.   This past weekend you may have seen on Instagram I tracked down the stained glass knight in the red phone booth.  When I came across a photo of it on Twitter last week the geo-tag just said “London, England” so it took a bit of research to track down exactly where it was.  In the photo I could tell it was on the bank of the River Thames but whether it was on the North or South side, it was hard to tell. Finally I came across an article which shared it is close to the Embankment tube statement.

As you can tell in the photo Mark and I took a snowy walk down and despite the chill I love the effect the snow had on the photo.  This made me want to track down other pretty hidden gems in London, especially ones in areas I have walked by a dozen times.   I did not imagine this list would be hard to put together but it turns out I have been to quite a few of them including the Sky Garden, Churchill Arms pub,  Kyoto Garden, and St. Dunstan in the East (where we took some of our engagement photos). Perhaps I will feature them in an upcoming post but right now, I want to make plans for the future – the short term future.   And thus, here are ten hidden gems in London I want to see next:

Hidden Gems in London - Chalcot Square Garden in Primrose Hill

Chalcot Square Garden in Primrose Hill | Source @charlotteswonderland

Unusual Photo Spots in London - The Tulip Stairs in the Queen's House in Greenwich

The Tulip Stairs in the Queen’s House in Greenwich | Source @birgitkleininteriors

Unusual Photo Spots in London - Feya Cafe in Knightsbridge

Feya Cafe in Knightsbridge | Source @feyacafe

Hidden Gems in London - Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

St Martin-in-the-Fields, Traflagar Square | Source @shannon_in_london

Unusual Photo Spots in London - Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park | Source @ilaria_spreafico_art

Hidden Gems in London - Leadenhall Market in the City

Leadenhall Market in the City | Source @bonvoyagecleo

Unusual Photo Spots in London - The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College

The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College | Source @benmorephotos

Hidden Gems in London - Neal's Yard in Covent Garden

Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden | Source @julianontheroute

Unusual Photo Spots in London - The Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge 

The Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge | Source @ lukecabrahams

Unusual Photo Spots in London - Pickering Place in Mayfair

Pickering Place in Mayfair | Source @garancejuliette

 

As you can see I chose a a mix of outdoor and indoor spots as well as cityscapes and green areas.  If the weather cooperates this weekend I may be able to go see one or two in real life, stay tuned!

Which of these spots would you like to visit?

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    February 12, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Sending this to my girlfriend who lives in London for her to check out.

    Then I can’t wait to see them for myself when I visit her hopefully not in the too distant future.

  2. Peggy says

    February 11, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    I loved seeing your adventure to the knight on Sunday and looking forward to seeing more. Xo Peggy

  3. Rory says

    February 11, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Cool options though I am curious as you keep mentioning lockdown, are churches and museums open in London so you can go see these places? Great spots to take my girlfriend too when we get to visit which I truly hope will be sooner rather than later.

  4. Samantha says

    February 11, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Wow, I would have had no idea some of these places were in London, I hope you get to see them!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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