London area of W2 guide
What to do and where to stay in London's W2 neighbourhood
The 350-acre Hyde Park dominates the W2 district of London, not to mention the giant Paddington Station and Bayswater. Hyde Park is technically divided into two parts by the Serpentine Lake: the original Hyde Park area and Kensington Gardens. The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations. The Chartists, the Reform League, the Suffragettes and the Stop The War Coalition have all held protests here through the ages, and many protestors on the Liberty and Livelihood March in 2002 began their route from Hyde Park. It's also been the venue for some famous rock concerts, including the world famous Live 8 concert series, and every summer some of the biggest bands take part in Hard Rock Calling, a weekend festival in June. The park will play its part in the London Olympics in 2012, hosting the triathlon and the 10 km open water swimming events. The W2 area is also notable for the Paddington Railway Station, a mammoth terminus for train services to the west of England, including the Heathrow Express.
See our recommended nearby W2 Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
W2 Hotels
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT
Stunning views of Lord's Cricket Ground makes this the hotel of choice for cricket enthusiasts, but it has plenty of other advantages too. A program ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
35 Charles Street, W1J
Typically for this aristocratic part of town, a discreet entrance leads to a thoroughly luxurious interior. Muted colours and marble floors give the sense of an ... More
W2 Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Theatres
North Westminster Community School North Wharf Road, W2, London W2
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W2 Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, W2, London W2
Art Work Space is an independent art gallery on the lower ground floor of The Hempel hotel, showcasing emerging artists working in a variety of media ... More
London > Attractions > Sheldon Square, W2, London W2
A peaceful canal-side new development within walking distance of Paddington Station and Marble Arch, Paddington Central is an 11 acre site, home to big businesses - ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Edgware Road Subway, W2, London W2
Take the pedestrian subway below Edgware Road and Harrow Road and you'll come across a hidden corner of culture in the Subway Gallery. Situated under landmarks ... More
W2 Shopping
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13 Connaught Street, W2, London W2
Huge sacks brimming over with coffee beans of every different variety decorate the floorboards of this historic establishment. Savour the smells of freshly roasted and ground ... More
W2 Restaurants
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
4 Bathurst Street, W2, London W2
Most recently the Archery Tavern pub, this restaurant close to Hyde Park stands in what was originally a stable block in the 19th century. There's not ... More
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, W2, London W2
Thai cuisine. ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Lancaster Terrace, W2, London W2
The Island Restaurant & Bar occupies an enviable spot within the Royal Lancaster Hotel, its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hyde Park. The food choices are reasonably priced, ... More
W2 Pubs
W2 Nightlife
W2 Leisure
London > Leisure > Activities
63 Bathurst Mews, W2, London W2
Hop on a steed and trot your way through one of London's most central parks, courtesy of those lovely equestrian types at Hyde Park Stables. The ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, W2, London W2
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ... More
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
17 Queensway, W2, London W2
A huge indoor ice rink, 12 bowling lanes, plenty of retro arcade machines and a British diner by MEATliquor - QUEENS Skate, Dine, Bowl has been ... More
W2 Education
London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, W2, London W2
Hidden in a copse of trees in Hyde Park, The LookOut is a tranquil haven in the heart of London. Home to the Isis Education Centre, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
12 Porchester Place, Marble Arch, W2, London W2
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
City of Westminster College , Paddington Green, W2, London W2
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W2 Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
Lancaster Terrace, W2, London W2
Though the interior of this hotel is undoubtedly impressive, it is the views that keep loyal customers coming back, with stunning vistas stretching out across the ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
12 Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, W2, London W2
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London Hotels
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