Visit London's African quarter must not be overlooked.

South London has a strong cultural presence that is part of the city's history.

With historically African neighborhoods such as Brixton and Peckham, there's always been plenty of culture to discover.

Today, let's explore these places and discover their secrets.

London's African Quarter: article summary

Shopping in London's African quarter

Start the day with a shopping spree in one of the most popular gift stores in the area. Brixton.

Diverse Gifts, in South London, is renowned for offering products from and centered on African culture.

Cards celebrating this ethnic group with its typical African furniture, this store has it all.

Visit Diverse Gifts not only to discover the range of impressive gifts, but also to have a conversation with the founder, Anita, who always has an interesting fact or story to share on black culture in London and Birminghamhis hometown.

Grab a bite at The Flygerians

Then go to Peckham for authentic Nigerian cuisine at Flygerians. This is one of the best places to stop for Naija-style Jollof rice.

A popular spot with the locals. Here you'll probably find a crowded restaurant ready to serve Niger's finest dishes. Discover unique flavors during your trip to London.

London's African Quarter: discover the history of British Africa

There's no better place to delve into the history of London's Africans than at the Black Cultural Archives.

Founded in 1981 by Len Garrison, it was the cornerstone of archiving the livelihoods and contribution of African people to the UK.

The Heritage Centre in Brixton has endless things to explore. With temporary exhibitions and local history, there's always something new to learn.

If you're looking for an ethnic tour, this is for me. one of the best places the city has to offer.

Discover African artists in London

Poetic Unity is a Brixton-based charity that supports children and young people aged 10 to 30.

It's the ideal environment to enjoy the endless creative energy of the South London poetry scene.

The events are held fortnightly at the Black Cultural Archives, giving artists and poets of all levels the chance to take the microphone.

London's African quarter: enjoy an evening in Peckham

A night out in Peckham simply has to start at the Prince of Peckham, a popular pub owned by Londoners of African descent. by many residents of the lively neighbourhood.

The pub attracts people from all over the city and does real justice to the community and culture.

End the evening at Dutchie

As your day draws to a close, head to Dutchie, an authentic and unrivalled Caribbean restaurant and cocktail bar.

With different locations in London, Camberwell's south-east bar would be a nice touch to your South London itinerary.

Sip Caribbean flavours while enjoying all that South London has to offer in one day!

If you'd like to discover African culture, it might be a good idea to spend a few hours in London's ethnic neighborhoods. You'll discover a New World and without leaving the city.

Visit Covent Garden Market is one of London's largest and most famous markets.

The market originally sold fresh produce, but now sells a wide variety of items.

We're talking about it in detail today.

Covent Garden Market: article summary

Covent Garden Market: an area full of markets

Covent Garden Market, home to a number of markets and where you can find everything you're looking for.

First of all, there's the apple market. Once home to the world-famous fruit and vegetable market. Nowadays, it's home to a range of artisanal products.

The Eastern Colonnade market features stalls selling products such as :

• Handmade soap
• Jewelry
• Handbags
• Children's clothing
• A magician's booth
• Sweets
• Works of art
• Household items

Finally, the Jubilee Market offers a range of unique and antique objects and collectibles from different eras.

A little history

The market for Covent Garden dates back to 1654, when Charles II founded it. The market was originally located in what is now the Piazza.

In 1730, it moved to a larger site near the Saint-Paul cemetery, but was destroyed by fire two years later. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1732.

The present hall was built in 1828 and has served as a fruit and vegetable market ever since. In 1974, the Jubilee Market opened next to the main hall, selling a range of products including flowers, clothing, books and bric-a-brac.

The London Development Agency bought Covent Garden Market in 1998 with the intention of redeveloping it into a mixed-use retail and office space.

In 2003, ownership of the market was transferred to Transport for London, which still owns it today.

Covent Garden Market: what to expect

It's one of the best markets in West London. If you like to socialize, eat and shop, you'll love Covent Garden Market and the surrounding area.

If you visit Covent Garden Market, you can expect to find a wide range of stalls selling everything, from flowers to clothes to artisanal foods.

The Jubilee Market sells new and used books.

While you're there, be sure to treat yourself to something to eat at one of the many food stalls, or stop for a pint at one of the pubs located around the perimeter of the market hall.

How do I get to Covent Garden market?

The easiest way to get to Covent Garden is by public transport. The market is located in central London and is served by a number of bus and train stations. metro and bus.

The nearest metro station is Covent Garden.

A number of bus routes also stop close to Covent Garden Market. Buses 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87 and 91 all stop at the Covent Garden Piazza, just a minute's walk from the market halls.

What are the opening hours?

Anyone can stroll around Covent Garden for free, at any time of the day or night. However, if you'd like to discover its markets, Covent Garden Market opens from :

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday
• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
• Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday

Covent Garden Market is a must-see when you're on vacation in London. Here you can discover the wonders of this place and do a little shopping during your stay.

Holland Park is considered one of London's best-kept secrets.

Today, I'm going to tell you more about this place.

Holland Park: article summary

Holland Park: at a glance

The area now known as Holland Park was once the grounds of Cope Castle, a large Jacobean manor house. built in the early 17th century by Sir Walter Cope.

The château was later renamed Holland House in honor of its second owner, the Earl of Holland.

Throughout the nineteenth century, many politicians and literary men such as Disraeli and Lord Byron began to meet at Holland House to discuss politics, and the place quickly became known as a center of political and literary activity.

The ruins of a castle still visible

Unfortunately, Holland House was severely damaged during the Second World War and afterwards, the neighborhood has been transformed into a magnificent park.

An area of Holland House is currently used as a youth hostelThe front terrace is used for the park's annual open-air theatrical productions and classical concerts every summer.

At the 1992 Japan Festival in London, a lush Japanese-style garden was installed near the center of the park, including a pond with resident koi carp, a bridge at the foot of a waterfall and Japanese maples.

Holland Park: plays accessible to all

During the summer months, the theater appears in the center of the park to host incredible outdoor opera performances as part of its Opera Holland Park series.

The theater hosts a variety of performances throughout the summer months, and past productions include:

• Alice in Wonderland
• Madame Butterfly
• Les Misérables

The many things to see in the park

From rose and cherry blossom gardens to a dragonfly trail, wide open spaces and even resident peacocks, there's plenty to see in this park.

While the southern part of the park boasts a variety of sports facilities including a tennis court, golf practice nets, netball and a cricket pitch, the northern part of the park is home to a huge wooded area. filled with all kinds of wildlife, flowers and greenery.

In the center of the park, visitors can take photos of the ruins of Holland House.

If you're visiting at dusk, don't forget to take a look at the impressively decorated fountain in the Iris Garden.

The park also features :

• A huge outdoor chess set
• A merry-go-round
• A children's playground
• A zip line
• A giant swing

Holland Park: how to get there

You can reach the park in several different ways. You can take the metro or the bus to the park.

Visit metrothe nearest stations are :

• Holland Park
• High Street
• Kensington
• Notting Hill Gate

Visit busHolland Park can be reached by road:

• 9, 10, 27, 28, 49 and C1

How can you visit the park?

The park is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year, and admission is free.

Tickets for Opera Holland Park can cost between £17 and £70, although children aged 7 to 18 are welcome. can attend a show free of charge.

The theater opens its doors to the general public at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. performance. All evening performances end between 10 pm and 10:40 pm.

Holland Park is one of London's major parks. During your visit, you'll discover a delightful green space where and relax for a few hours.

The London stadium, formerly known as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadiumis a multi-purpose stadium in London.

It was originally built for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

Today, I'm going to tell you all about it.

• London Olympic Stadium: at a glance
• Visit the London Stadium
• London Olympic Stadium: where is it?
• How do admission tickets work?
• London Olympic Stadium: what are the opening hours?
• How do I get there?

London Olympic Stadium: at a glance

Visit London Stadium has been converted into the home of West Ham United soccer club, although it still serves as a multi-purpose venue.

In addition to soccer matches, the stadium hosts :

• Concerts
• Baseball games
• Rugby
• Cricket
• Athletics

As far as soccer is concerned, the London Stadium is the fourth largest stadium in London, after WembleyTwickenham and Tottenham Hotspur.

When hosting such events, the stadium has a capacity of around 60,000 seatsWhen in concert mode, capacity is increased by up to 80,000 additional seats.

Visit the London Stadium

Today, you can visit the London stadium on a guided or self-guided tour, or buy a ticket for one of the regularly scheduled sporting or non-sporting events.

Visitors are free to spend as much time as they like inside the stadium during a tour, but I recommend that you allow at least At least 1 hour and 30 minutes for a complete visit.

London Olympic Stadium: where is it?

The London Stadium is located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in the Stratford district of London, just northeast of the center.

You won't find any famous sites within walking distance outside of the ArcelorMittal Orbitwhich is located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park itself, just south of the stadium.

However, if you take the tube or bus, you can easily reach the city center. The nearest tourist areas are Whitechapel and The City in London.

How do admission tickets work?

Tickets for the London Stadium tour can be purchased directly at the stadium on the day of your visit.

There are several types of tours available at the London stadium, the most popular and the most frequent being a guided tour of the London stadium.

The cost of an adult ticket for a visit to the London Stadium is £20.00, with a reduced price of £17.00 available for students and disabled visitors.

Children under 5 and accompanying adults can take part in the tour free of charge.

London Olympic Stadium: what are the opening hours?

London stadium opens to visitors:

• Monday to Sunday between 10 p.m. and 3 p.m.

On Saturdays, the closing time is postponed by half an hour. Bear in mind, however, that opening times may vary throughout the year.

On busy days and at peak times, up to two visits per hour.

Outside visiting hours, the stadium of London remains open for matchesand community events, which normally take place throughout the afternoon and evening.

How do I get there?

If you want to take the subway, the nearest and best-served station is Stratford. You can get there on the :

• Central
• Jubilee
• Elizabeth.

If you prefer to take the bus, you have several options. Bus routes 108, 308, 339, 388 and D8 drop you off as close to the stadium as possible.

Soccer fans will appreciate this outing to the London Stadium. For those who'd like to experience a concert during a trip to London, this is also one of the venues I'd recommend keeping an eye on. Indeed, many many performances are given here.

Before taking the bus in Londonyou'll need to buy a ticket.

Today I'm talking about everything you need to know about paying for buses in London.

Here we go!

London bus tickets: article summary

London bus tickets: how do I pay on a London bus?

As with the Underground, there are several ways to pay for a journey on London buses. It sounds a bit complicated, but the short answer is that the best way to pay for London buses is with a Oyster Card.

However, it is useful to know the standard bus fares if you choose to pay per use.

Make a contactless card payment

You can no longer use cash to pay for your bus tickets in London, so you have to pay by card, whether it's a bank card or an Oyster card.

If you are paying by credit card, all you need to do is place your card on the reader when boarding the bus to pay the fare.

Using an Oyster Card

Buses automatically deduct the rate of £1.55 of your Oyster Card balance if you are travelling with a balance, but there are a daily ceiling of £4.65 on the Oyster Card. It's a very practical solution for reducing costs.

Of course, if you have a ticket, the journey costs nothing, since the ticket covers it. If you'd like to find out more about the Oyster Card, please take a look at the article I wrote on this subject.

London bus tickets: take advantage of the Hopper fare

The Hopper fare makes bus journeys even more reasonable if you pay on balance.

Thanks to this, all journeys within 60 minutes of your first rate of £1.55 are free.

So, if you make a transfer or take several different buses to reach your destination, they will all cost just £1.55 if they take place within an hour of your first departure.

How to use London's buses

If you're not familiar with buses, the idea of taking a public bus can seem frightening. Buses in many cities are not a pleasant experience, but that's not the case in London.

Determining bus numbers and timetables

First of all, you may need to familiarize yourself with the bus timetable before setting off. Generally, it's pretty straightforward: the bus runs according to a schedule, so if you find the next available time after you arrive at the stop, the bus should be nearby by now.

What's more, there are many different bus numbers in London, so it's important to know which one you want to take, as several buses may stop at the same time.

To be honest, the easiest way to find out bus numbers and timetables is to use an app.

During your vacation in London, you can save a lot of money by knowing in advance the prices of the different bus tickets. You'll enjoy your vacation in the English capital.

Today, I'd like to tell you more about tickets and other information on the Science Museum in London.

If you're a fan of all things science, a visit to London's Science Museum is a must.

Tickets from Science Museum London: article summary

Tickets for the Science Museum in London

In fact, the Science Museum is Europe's most visited science and technology museum, attracting a huge number of visitors. more than 3.3 million people every year.

Located in South KensingtonThe origins of the Science Museum date back to 1857, when the South Kensington Museum opened its doors in what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum.

In 1909, it was decided that the scientific and technical collections of the V&A Museum would be transferred to a separate area, which gave rise to the Science Museum.

Things not to miss on site

Today, the Science Museum houses over 300,000 objects on seven floors, arranged by theme.

Some of the most famous objects located in the Science Museum include:

• The Launch, a gallery for children to explore basic scientific principles
• The Apollo 10 command module and flight simulator that circumnavigated the Moon in 1969.
• Space exploration galleries
• A model of the first international satellite
• The very first jet engine
• Britain's first radio transmitter
• An Apollo 11 flight plan signed by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
• A Soviet BESM 1965 supercomputer
• A reconstruction of James Watson and Francis Crick's DNA model

Tickets for the Science Museum in London: a few tips before you visit

If you are a London PassIf you spend more than £10 in the Science Museum store, you'll receive a 10 % discount.

To avoid the crowds, try to get there later in the afternoon on weekdays. The museum is an ideal place to relax after a free walking tour or a day's shopping.

If you're coming with children, be sure to head to the basement, where the kids can play in a fun playground and a water playground.

Some areas of the museum may be dimly lit, so visually impaired visitors may be able to see better. have difficulty reading some of the information contained in the exhibits.

How do I get there?

There are several ways to get to the site. Firstly, you can reach the site by metro. If you're traveling by tube, the nearest stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road.

You can also reach the site by bus. If you choose to take the bus, you can get there via the following routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1which all stop in front of South Kensington station.

Tickets for London's Science Museum: how much does the deposit cost?

You can leave your personal items in the checkroom during your visit, at a cost of £1 per item. Smaller bags can cost up to £2, while unfolded suitcases and baby carriages can cost up to £1. can cost up to £4.

How much do tickets cost?

Admission to the museum is free for all, but some special exhibits, as well as the flight simulators and IMAX theater, may be subject to a charge.

Tickets for the IMAX theatre cost :

• 11 £ for adults
• 10 £ for children

Tickets for the Discovery Motion Theatre or the Red Arrows 3D experience cost :

• 6 £ for adults
• 5 £ for children

Tickets for the Typhoon Force cost :

• 4 £ for adults
• 4 £ for children

A ticket for the Fly 360° costs £12 per capsule and can accommodate up to two people at a time.

Tickets for the Science Museum in London: what are the opening times?

The Science Museum opens :

• every day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Once you've collected your tickets for the Science Museum in London, you can visit the entire exhibition. You can then discover the English capital and make the most of your vacation.