{"id":15365,"date":"2015-03-09T12:26:46","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T16:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=15365"},"modified":"2019-04-24T16:32:16","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T20:32:16","slug":"london-video-tour-lambeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/09\/london-video-tour-lambeth\/","title":{"rendered":"London Video Tour: Lambeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OytYhmAUiIw\" width=\"585\" height=\"329\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Once known as \u201cLambehitha,\u201d or \u201clanding place for lambs,\u201d the Lambeth district is located in central London. From its early days as a marsh, to its Viking days as a lamb-trading port, to the modern day, this region has developed into one of the most iconic areas in London and the world. Lambeth is now home to everything from the London Eye to Waterloo. It is presently one of the most visited areas of London along with the popular <a title=\"Live like a local in Bloomsbury and the West End in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/01\/live-like-local-bloomsbury-west-end-london\/\">West End<\/a>, and is a great place to visit for any intrepid traveler.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15367\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/London-video-tour-Lambeth-Westminster-bridge-Big-Ben.jpg\" alt=\"Westminster Bridge at sunset with the Big Ben\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>The Westminster Bridge connects two of London\u2019s major neighborhoods: Lambeth and the City of Westminster.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The district of Lambeth is located along the south bank of the River Thames, opposite <strong>Westminster<\/strong>. In fact, the two were linked by a horse ferry across the Thames until the opening of <strong>Westminster Bridge<\/strong> in 1750, followed by Blackfriars Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. It\u2019s a great place to <a title=\"Rent an apartment with a view of the River Thames\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/28\/apartments-with-view-thames-river-london\/\">look for an apartment with a view of the Thames<\/a> or just go for a walk along the river. Within the context of London, Lambeth is centrally located with a wealth of culture all its own.<\/p>\n<p>Although the whole area is three miles wide and seven miles long, the northern area from <strong>Waterloo Bridge<\/strong> to <strong>Vauxhall Bridge<\/strong> (and half of Clapham Common) is the most well-known with the most popular shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Waterloo Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15370\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/London-video-tour-Lambeth-Waterloo-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Waterloo Station entrance\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>The iconic entryway to Waterloo Station<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many people are surprised to discover that<strong> King\u2019s Cross<\/strong> station, popularized by Harry Potter and a <a title=\"Top 10 'Harry Potter' locations in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/30\/top-10-harry-potter-locations-london\/\">must-see for Potter pilgrims<\/a>, is not the busiest London travel terminal. That title is held by <strong>Waterloo Station<\/strong>, which hosts over 90 million passengers through the system every year. The surrounding area of Waterloo, from which the station took its name, was named for the Battle of Waterloo in which the British and allies snatched a narrow victory from Napoleon during his conquest of Europe. The current Waterloo Station building was inaugurated in 1922 (so be on the lookout for Art-Deco motifs), but the site has been a rail station since 1848. Beneath the regular train station, Waterloo Station also connects three lines from the London Underground, so it\u2019s one of the best hubs for travelers who are interested in seeing as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Southbank Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What <a title=\"London video tour of Canary Wharf and Docklands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/26\/london-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands\/\">Canary Wharf<\/a> is to finance, the <strong>Southbank Center<\/strong> is to the arts. This 21-acre area is Europe\u2019s largest center for the arts, and it includes concert and art hall favorites like the <strong>Royal Festival Hall,<\/strong> the <strong>Queen Elizabeth Hall,<\/strong> and the <strong>Hayward Gallery<\/strong>. Each year, more than 3 million art aficionados pour through the doors to witness some 1000 performances. Or, in the words of Shakespeare, \u201cIf music be the food of love, play on!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of playing, let\u2019s focus on The Royal Festival Hall. Some London experts have called it the best-known part of Southbank (You know what else is in Southbank? The London Eye. Exactly.). At 2,500 seats and prices as low as a measly nine quid, there\u2019s no beating the value of one of the premier performance halls in Europe. It\u2019s a great way to get the kids excited about culture, and cut mom and dad a break from the whirlwind of <a title=\"Visit London with the kids for a fantastic family holiday!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/01\/visit-london-kids-family\/\">kid-centric London activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>London Aquarium<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15366\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/London-video-tour-Lambeth-sharks-at-the-London-Aquarium.jpg\" alt=\"The London Aquarium in Southbank offers many great family activities\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Swim with the sharks (literally) at the London Aquarium<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speaking of taking the kids to London, you can\u2019t beat a visit to the <strong>London Aquarium<\/strong>. As it&#8217;s one of the top family activities in London, kids are guaranteed to be amazed by the variety of underwater life swimming just beyond the glass. Check out cool programs like turtle feedings or (for the bravest families) snorkeling with and feeding sharks (though hopefully not in that order). Go for a day trip and pop out just before sunset, because the aquarium is on the Thames in the center of London and is one of the city\u2019s <a title=\"Top 5 spots from which to watch the London sunset\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/06\/top-5-spots-watch-sunset-london\/\">greatest places to watch the sunset<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>New York Habitat\u2019s Lambeth apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With so much to do in Lambeth, you may as well move in! No, seriously, if you\u2019re looking for lodging, you\u2019ve come to the right place. From serviced apartments to self-catered private homes, check out <a title=\"New York Habitat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/\">nyhabitat.com<\/a> to find whatever you\u2019re looking for. A <a title=\"New York Habitat London vacation rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rental<\/a> is a great option if you\u2019ll be in town for less than 30 days, while a <a title=\"New York Habitat London furnished rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/furnished\">furnished rental apartment<\/a> is the ideal pick for long-term visits. If you\u2019d prefer something a little further north of the river, don\u2019t miss our guide to <a title=\"Live like a local in South Kensington, London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/03\/live-like-local-south-kensington-london\/\">how to fit in in South Kensington<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>London Eye<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15368\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/London-video-tour-Lambeth-southbank-London-Eye-Ferris-Wheel.jpg\" alt=\"As the tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe, the London Eye is a must-see\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Ride the London Eye, the most visited spot in London.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe and one of the most iconic landmarks in London, the London Eye enjoys a reputation for being the second-tallest viewing point of the city of London. Originally called the British Airways London Eye in 2000 (when it carried its first passengers), it has since changed hands several times to become the Coca-Cola London Eye. The entire landmark is 443 feet tall (135 meters tall) and has a diameter of 120 meters. When it was built, it was not only the highest point from which to view London, but also the world\u2019s tallest Ferris Wheel (that title has since been surpassed by the 550-foot-tall High Roller in Las Vegas that opened in 2014). It&#8217;s the most popular tourist attraction in the UK, with over 3.5 million visitors per year.<\/p>\n<p>For just twenty quid, you can take a ride in one of the 32-passenger capsules for 30 minutes, or spruce up the experience with a range of additional options. If you\u2019re only in town for a <a title=\"Apartments for a weekend getaway to London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/04\/apartments-weekend-getaway-london\/\">weekend getaway<\/a> with your person of choice, consider the romantic champagne experience that&#8217;s best timed for sunset. Incidentally, it\u2019s also a great place to see <a title=\"Top yearly events in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/18\/top-yearly-events-london\/\">London\u2019s spectacular array of New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Lambeth Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just south of the London Eye, you\u2019ll find <strong>Lambeth Palace.<\/strong> This historic structure has been the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the high medieval period and the last crusades of the 13th century. Like the London Eye, it&#8217;s just opposite Westminster. You\u2019ll also be able to find the <strong>Archbishop\u2019s Park<\/strong> nearby, unsurprisingly named for the Archbishop. Today it features playgrounds, cricket nets, and chargeable tennis and netball courts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Clapham Common<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15369\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/London-video-tour-Lambeth-Clapham-Commons-winter.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy wonderland graces Clapham Commons\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Clapham Common under a gentle blanket of snow<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Further south adjacent to the border of Wandsworth, you\u2019ll find half of <strong>Clapham Common<\/strong>. The other half is in <strong>Wandsworth<\/strong>, and the total area of the park covers 220 acres. It\u2019s a great place to relax, featuring ponds, skate parks, sports facilities, and children\u2019s play areas. Make a day of exploring the hidden places throughout the parks that are usually only seen by locals. <a title=\"London basic tips and etiquette for visitors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/16\/london-basic-tips-etiquette-visitors\/\">Don\u2019t worry if you get lost in London<\/a>, Londoners are mostly very kind and helpful. It\u2019s unusual in a city this size to find a park so idyllic, so be sure to grab your camera for some wonderful shots of this calm oasis away from the hustle of London.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever been to Lambeth in London? What location would you most like to visit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once known as \u201cLambehitha,\u201d or \u201clanding place for lambs,\u201d the Lambeth district is located in central London. 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