I wish I had planned a bit better because it took so long to get over to Kew Gardens and it's…read morereally beauty that needs about a half day to walk around in, so we ended up having to cancel our plans to see a second play to fully enjoy it. Don't buy your Kew Gardens tickets through Get Your Guide. You have to wait in the same line as purchasing regular tickets so it saves you no time and actually costs you more time than just buying them through their website. You're able to bring in food and water, which is fantastic if you're planning to stop by Ginger Pig and make a picnic out of it, which we did. The space is really pretty and their hot houses are delightful so make sure to bring your walking shoes and enjoy yourself!

This was a beautiful opportunity to get close to nature and enjoy quality time with my family where…read morethere was something for everyone. Kew Gardens- yeah I know - Metropolitan Ave, right between Forest Hills and Richmond Hill/Jamaica and 22 minutes from New York city; well this is the original, the Kew Gardens 22 minutes from London in the United Kingdom with a 22 pound( that's 30 dollars US )admission for adults and $8 US equivalent for kids up to age 15 , which I thought was awesome and so worth it. What we enjoyed - 37 acres of nature- wildflowers, tall grasses and beautiful trees. Shaded walkways as we witnessed gorgeous butterflies and dragonflies in their natural habitat. Comfy shoes please!!!!!!!! Suggestion- hire a tour guide for 20 pounds for the group ( that's $26 US) - worth it as they know which sites are popular, busy and their knowledge about the history of the trees and flowers is precious. Maximize your time here!!!! Then on to the Alpine House where we loved seeing some of the most resilient plants in an Artic induced environment. The best part of the day - the Hive - a recreation of a real beehive with the real sound that is 63 feet high( photo) with over 1500 LED lights and music symphony responding to the sounds in C- the very key the bees buzz in. You have to also get to the top of the 160 feet Great Pagoda for some nice photos. Thank you Kew Gardens for being open year round and having so much for the grandkids who are still buzzing ( fun pun) about it. You will need the full day to experience every awesome aspect here. They are open from 10-7.( The Hive closes at 6). Please buy your tickets online to save time. Furthermore get the subway or tube day or 3 day pass to avoid the lines or US credit card processing delays at the machines at the stations. Public transportation especially the tube or subway here in London is absolutely stellar. Parking here is crazy and expensive. So yes take the tube or taxis are $68-70 from Central London. Great day here! Fully recommend Kew Gardens as a must stop.

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

This has quickly become our local Italian. Food is always delicious, have not had anything I…read moredidn't like. Menu is fresh and seasonal. Lovely wine selection as well. Both lunch and dinner services are excellent.

Have been to Bacco twice now and loved it both times. The owner and staff are very warm and…read morewelcoming. True Italian food. Great wine list. Ambiance intimate and cozy. Easy Richmond location with a parking lot across the street. Love everything about this spot. A real gem!

Fabrics on rolls, shoes in boxes, clothing on hangars, fresh fruits and vegetables, toys and…read moretrinkets as well as a fishmonger and at least two butchers (one halal, one I'm not sure), Shepherd's Bush Market has tons of the stuff you need. It's an eccentric mix of shops and stalls, but everyone is quite friendly and they're all very happy for your business. Easy to navigate, the market has two parallel aisles that run from one end to the other. But if you're too tired or you already bought a ton of stuff, you'd be excused if you only do one aisle. Conveniently located, the market runs next to the Hammersmith Underground line, between Goldhawk Road and Shepherd's Bush Market stations. You can't miss it.

The Shepherd's Bush Market came in very handy when I worked as a runner at the BBC years ago. This…read moremarket really has it all from cheap food and housewares to gorgeous fabrics. In fact, the fabrics here are brilliant. I was requested to look for silk polka dot fabric once and you know what, it was all here. The prices are dirt cheap and sometimes you can haggle a wee deal. I always find markets a little disorientating and this one especially but if you have time to wander, do give this a look because you can pick up great deals on food and other bits for the house - brilliant.

In town for the night. Was recommended by the bartender at our hotel. The food was outstanding, the…read moreservice was top notch. Food and drink recommendations by the staff were phenomenal. Had a cozy but classy feel and was priced very reasonably. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back!

First time in Brentford, England! Went to LA Rosetta Restaurant and was blown away. Food is…read morespectacular and so authentic. It was the best restaurant I dined at out of all the places I went to. Pietro and Daniel the owners surpassed my expectations with their hospitality. It was like a bunch of strangers in one room becoming friends and family. It was the best time of my trip. Shout- out to the superb staff. They were all warm, welcoming and had positive attitudes. Anna Lee and Mimmo are awesome!! The first people we met when we arrived and I felt like I've known them forever. Try Mimmo's desserts, absolutely incredible. When I return it's the first place I want to be. Thank you for such a memorable experience.

I love a riverside wander and relish making new discoveries, so I was intrigued as I was walking…read morealong the towpath recently. Heading towards Teddington from Kingston, approximately mid-way between the two, I noticed a blue sign and a fenced-off tree. Not the most beautiful tree in the world, perhaps, but thought-provoking to read the history behind it. As the plaque states, it was the site of an ancient elm (500 years old) that sadly had to be removed in 1951. The next year it was replaced by another (today, a relative youngster at just 57 years old). An interesting landmark, worth looking-out for, en route to Teddington Weir

My best friend and I were looking for a place to enjoy a delicious, fresh Italian meal in Richmond…read morewhile we caught up on life updates and strategized our plan for support as she was to run 100 miles the next day in Centurion Running's Thames Path Ultramarathon (TP100). I found Adesso on Yelp, we left our airbnb and were on the move to find it. After finding a place to park, we walked the few blocks over. Immediately we were greeted to be helped and since the inside smelled a little bit like cigarette smoke to us, we opted to keep our jackets on and sit outside in the brisk English air. The waiter who took care of us was incredibly attentive and kind. While he spoke Italian and we spoke English, we made it work and were able to order an amazing meal: garlic bread, burrata (for me, my friend does not love cheese), spaghetti pomodoro and a nicely breaded, thin, perfectly cooked and simple piece of chicken. Then, I finished the evening with a mocha for myself. While we have no science supporting this, we believe this meal was the most perfect fuel for her race the next day - as she completed the 100 miles in under 20 hours, approximately 7 hours before she anticipated she would. Until we find ourselves back in Richmond, we will take with us the fond memory; When we are next in Richmond, Adesso will be our first culinary stop. The excellent service and delicious, fresh, authentic food will not disappoint and we recommend this place to anyone!

Food was fantastic, the issue was the staff. We were a group of 9 and the waitress did not…read morecalculate our payments correctly at the end . She singled me out 3 times accusing me of not paying (having just done the transaction and telling her multiple times) This was incredibly unprofessional and has put me off dining here again. Poor service. Show les

Come here many times and each time I have been impressed…read more Food is always up to par and the staff is very welcoming and happy to explain any part of the menu. Pizzas are cooked very well as well as pastas. Highly recommend!

We live right down the street and we were so excited to finally try Valentina. We buy some things…read morein the shop downstairs and have always been happy. The olives are amazing and the panettone for Christmas was delicious. To begin with, the service was very slow. From the beginning, even just getting wine and water seemed to take too long. Then we had to wait 30 minutes to order food and then another 30 minutes to receive our appetizers. By this time we had been at the restaurant for over an hour. The main course took about 30 minutes to arrive, as well, which would have been okay if we weren't already a bit annoyed with the slow service. I'm not sure if they were understaffed (it was fairly busy, especially for a Wednesday night) but the staff just seemed to disappear sometimes. The food itself was also subpar and a disappointment. Italian food is wonderful and full of great flavors - all the food we had was bland. We had fried calamari that was chewy and, although the calamari seemed fresh, the batter didn't taste of anything. It seemed like neither the calamari nor the batter had been seasoned. My partner's fish was okay but again, seemed under-seasoned, and my pasta was also just bland. Everything lacked any sort of distinction and, considering how good the items in the store are, this was a real disappointment. I think if we hadn't been there with a 50% promotion we would have been really upset. We were hoping to find a new neighborhood spot but this, sadly, won't be it.

My fave pizza is no longer on the menu, but it's still great pizza. I prefer to do take out but…read morethey have tables outside which is handy.

I came here for dinner the other night with my husband and 3 of my friends and we had a pretty good…read moreexperience. I love that they stay open pretty late compared to other restaurants around because my group could only get together later in the night for dinner. The ambiance was casual and relatively modern. The space in the restaurant was a little bit tight and it was very narrow and deep. We grabbed a table in the back corner. It was pretty crowded which was a good sign, but also very loud. Our server was nice and checked up on allergies for our group as we requested. This restaurant is very careful with allergies. We started with one of their special starters of the day, "Buffalo Mozzarella + Langhirano Coppa." It was a plate with thin cold cuts of cured beef with fresh mozzarella, arugula, and tomatoes. I really enjoyed this. I loved the cold cuts and the mozzarella. It tasted so fresh and was a nice little snack before the meal. For my meal, I ordered the pizza with Gloucester old spot ham (home cured), mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, and extra tomato sauce. I really enjoyed my pizza! I really liked the sourdough crust and I liked the fact that the crust was not too thick. I loved the ham and cheeses on my pizza as well. They didn't skimp out on the meat which was good. However, I did want extra tomato sauce on my pizza and I felt that they barely put tomato sauce on it. I still really enjoyed the pizza though! I thought that the prices were also very good. Overall, casual ambiance, friendly and careful staff, great prices, and great food! I would definitely recommend Franco Manca.

There are many things I don't like and hospitals are one of them. The long chalky corridors,…read morefluorescent lighting and the odour of chemicals makes me feel like I'm in a sort of horror movie based in a laboratory... Not to mention the long and ever so boring waits. Kill me already! In this case, I felt differently. From the moment I booked an appointment with my GP to my first pre assessment surgery and following up to my surgery and recovery, I found the process to be very quick and efficient. The staff are as nice as could be in a hospital (or at least, in front of the patients until they talk badly about them in the coffee room). The follow up from visits is quicker than they usually anticipate. For example, I was told it may take 4 weeks until I get my surgery done but next thing I know, I'm back in 2 weeks after. If they are trying to set expectations low, they are doing it very well! There is a cafeteria area on the ground floor -with outdoor sitting area- and a restaurant not too far a walk from it. If you're hesitant about hospital coffee, don't worry there's a Costa Coffee. They also have a WHSmith right by the entrance which is well needed to buy books, drinks and snacks. No more boring waits! Speaking of waiting, I personally didn't wait as much as I have done in other hospitals. There is a self check in machine by the entrance and once I arrived at the floor, my name was called out before I could take a seat. Before the operation, I had two sets of Doctors come see me to talk me through anything and assist with any queries or concerns I had. They were very clear about things they would and wouldn't during the operations which may affect one. Despite being a very busy hospital, they seemed to be organised and aware of patients. The only downfall was that there weren't enough beds to accommodate all patients. I also had a phase of bleeding and discomfort and it took a while for the doctor(s) to arrive and check on me. I do appreciate its busy but at the end of the day, something else could have happened. Overall, it's the best hospital I've been to so far and can't fault them for anything. Thank you WMX hospital!

A much improved hospital. I experienced courteous and efficient staff. Appointments for out…read morepatients very well managed.