Rough Guide Directions: London

by Rob Humphreys, Rough Guides

Slim, stylish and pocketable, London Directions is full of ideas for stopovers and flying visits to Europe''s most exciting city and richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. There''s a full-colour introductory "Ideas" section full of inspired suggestions for visitors, from "Queasy London" and "Indulgent London" to "Riverside London" and "Free London", with each selection cross-referenced to its location later in the guide. Flip to the practical "Places" section – split into 24 chapters – and explore the city, district by district, covering central London and the less obvious areas such as Smithfield, Clerkenwell and trendy Hoxton. Every sight, restaurant, bar and shop is located on user-friendly maps. The handy basics section covers everything from arrival and city transport to listings of cinemas and theatre venues.

Genres: Travel

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 2004

About the author

Author of the best-selling travel guide, “The Rough Guide to London” (now in its 10th edition), I know pretty much every museum, gallery and hidden nook and cranny of this incredible city and can help you get the most out of your visit to London.
With a degree from Cambridge, a background in theatre and 20 years’ experience visiting and writing about the sights of London, you can be sure that my tours will be informative, engaging and enthusiastic.

Reviews

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a bit disappointed but maybe i expected too much.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous, to the point travel book series that are small enough to go in a purse or backpack. The Knopf Mapguides series, though, are even more portable...but this one has more information.

[Sarah Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

very detailed and helpful