Little Venice is the perfect place to relax from the bustle of London. There are no noisy tourists or buzzing cars. Walking along the canals, you enjoy the smell of fresh grass, admire the boats moored along the shore and feel some special harmony. It is sometimes nice to drop in that part of the city that is not noted in tourist guides, and enjoy what locals love so much for.

What is Little Venice?

London is definitely not one of those cities that are famous for its canal networks, however, there also exists a corner where you can stroll along the embankment of narrow waterways. Little Venice in London refers to the area where three channels intersect at once: the Grand Union Canal, the Regent's Canal and the Paddington Basin. It is noteworthy that the district is also distinguished by its own architecture: two-three-story houses on the surrounding streets were built at the beginning of the 19th century, in the era of the Regency. This architectural style of buildings grew out of neo-classicism and implied simplicity of exterior decoration; in this area, almost all houses are white, with identical  mini-gardens at the entrance. Walking through the streets,it may seem like we are walking past one long building with many doors, but this is a lot of separate houses attached close to each other.

How to get there?

The location of this area is very convenient for visiting during one of the long walks in London, because it is located in the central part of the city, a half hour walk from Hyde Park, Baker Street and only 10 minutes from Paddington Station. The closest metro stops are Warwik Avenue, Royal Oak, Edgware Road, and Paddington.