Things to visit in London: Camden Town

Camden Town is well known and popular area in London for its busy life style, colourful markets, alternative fashion, hectic night life, art scene, rock-n-roll and other live music events. It is a home for goths, and punks and there are various shops and markets where they can get alternative cloth and accessories, like Chaos, Darkside and Cyber Market, tattoo and piercing saloons. At night time Camden Town attracts locals, people from neighbouring areas and tourists from around the world as it offers numerous bars, restaurants and pubs, clubs and music/performances venues. Visit the pubs Buck's Head, Oxford Arms, Camden Bar and Kitchen, these places are serving good meals. Electra Theatre and Camden Head also host open mic sessions and live music events, Hawley Arms is famous for rock-n-roll bands plying live. The highlight here is Camden Lock Tavern, which has DJs bar and a lovely roof top garden. Opposite the Mornington Crescent tube station is KOKO club, a former theatre now is a host to big club nights.

Things to visit in London: the Tower of London

Our series of not so traditional walks and tours around London sights and famous locations continue with a visit to the Tower of London and majestic Tower Bridge. Short Let London would like to talk more in details about this legendary place and its history.

4 tips for renting a vacation apartment

In today's article Short Let London would like to share a few tips for people who are planning to short let and are looking for a holiday rental apartment in London:

A tour around London South Bank

When you are coming just for a short stay or holidays in London, it is essentials to plan your time effectively, as in short term you want to manage to see favourite iconic places and locations of London. Short Let London would like to help you to plan some routes, which cover the main sights and attractions, but with a fresh look on it to avoid tourists' pits.

Ideas for a perfect romantic date: London for couples

Despite the dull weather outside we are already feeling the summer mood and our hearts have the urge for love and sweet bird songs. Would you like to impress your date with unusual and astonishing experience? Then London is the right place for you to be, read on for a pick of some romantic ideas from Short Let London.

One of the most romantic place of London: Little Venice

If you think that the only place to go on a canal boat trip is Venice in Italy, think again – there is this hidden and not spoiled place in London called Little Venice, located in a beautiful area of Maida Vale through where Regents Canal is stretching towards Camden (Short Let London holds London apartments near Maida Vale: short let apartments in Kilburn Park).

The best London Rooftop Gardens

Since the weather has finally improved and we can feel the summer vibes, it is time to open the season of the rooftop bars and gardens. There are plenty of rooftop terraces in London, but how to know which one has got the best atmosphere? Short Let London is here to help as always, so please read on.

Dalston Roof Park, an urban utopian oasis over looking London's skyline

Our favourite place is Dalston Roof Park in Print House, which has opened this week. Apart from the stunning views of the city the rooftop will make you feel like in the fairytale with its green grass and spring blooms, brick chimney and yellow bright chairs, the wooden shack is a pop-up bar and offers frozen margaritas to the guests. During the summer there are some events scheduled in collaboration with Arcola Theatre, outdoor film screenings and gigs, barbeques and other foodie evenings. Another great rooftop bar and kitchen with appetising menu soon opens at the Queen of Hoxton, it also boasts with Rooftop Film Club. Visit Rooftop Cinema at Queen of Hoxton for screenings of some mainstream movies, the curious thing is everyone is issued with headphone so you do not need to worry about making noise.

Weekend in London in the open air

Since the weather in London has become truly summery and sunny the Londoners are trying to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air, and you can hardly find any spare space in a park or square during the lunch break. When it comes to planning your weekend, think no further and read Short Let London blog for some captivating events happening in London this week, still in the open space so you can grab precious sun beams.

Kew Gardens are organising Kew`s Summer Festival: Plantasia, which is dedicated to edible plants and will be fun and wonderful experience. Discover a fantastical world of botanical wonders and sensory experiences to excite your eyes, enchant your ears, make your toes tingle and your spirits soar. From the Barefoot Walk and Tai Chi sessions to the Gin and Tonics Garden, Plant Family Croquet and, of course, spectacular horticultural displays. Look no further for perfect summer holiday fun for all the family. Children aged 16 and under enter free!

Remarkable London Fashion

Visitors from all over the world must definitely notice the remarkable look of Londoners. The thing is that London is a very multi-cultural city and many its international inhabitants influence the current fashion trends. Though it is hard to identify the typical way Londoners dress, but it is definitely in sophisticated and urbane manner.