London is an amazing city and one of the most exciting places to live in. If you are new in the city, I’m sure you have an itinerary of places to visit, that’s nice, but have you ever thought of exploring the quaint-like villages in London? There are beautiful villages with a picturesque look in the city, though small, make up the size in terms of beauty and splendor. If you want to see amazing places with majestic views and historic structures within London neighborhoods, explore these ten gorgeous villages in London, they include:
RICHMOND VILLAGE
Visit the Richmond village with 18th-century styled Victorian architecture with a feel of innovation. Richmond offers tourists a feel of London’s historic structures.
This village has lots of activities in it, whilst also offering a peaceful and tranquil ambiance for those who wish to live their best life away from the hustle and bustle of London city. Richmond village truly offers a quaint picture with its structures that looks like the 18th century Victorian-styled spectacular architecture. It is an amazing place to be; a home away from home.
LITTLE VENICE
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This pastoral village is located in the North of Paddington and positioned where the Grand Union and Regent’s canals meet. This quaint neighborhood is home to unconventional waterside cafes, relaxing pubs and beautiful restaurants. There are plenty of activities to engage in this environment.
Little Venice boasts of some of the most independent theaters in London where you can catch comedy and award-winning fringe from well laid out tables of the café.
DULWICH VILLAGE
Dulwich is an area of Dulwich in South London. It is an affluent, picturesque neighborhood with a row of Indie boutiques and restaurants at its center. With broad paths that wind through the area’s charming park that has a winter garden, sports pitches, and a boating lake. The village boasts of 17th-18th-century European-styled homes with comfort.
It also boasts of green spaces, independent shops and has a majestic village vibe that makes the South East London reef, one of the capital’s most popular places to live in. Dulwich is one of the oldest, affluent villages in London.
HAMPSTEAD HEATH VILLAGE
This beautiful village sits on massive Victorian terraces, huddled close to Regent’s Park. This village is a peaceful area with plenty of thriving local businesses, restaurants and activities for families. This is an affordable, quiet town to live in while enjoying its ambiance and tranquility.
Hampstead heath village is an urban village with quaint alleyways and perfectly preserved Georgian buildings. This village has an outstanding selection of shops and fashion boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and pubs including antiques, florists, a creperie and fresh fruits and fish market stalls.
HIGHGATE VILAGE
This truly picturesque wonder is a masterpiece of the 18th-century architecture. Highgate village is environmental-friendly. This village is truly a beautiful and peaceful town, perched upon hills, with the views of the capital’s skyline and glorious view.
Highgate cemetery houses two of the most iconic figures who ever lived; revolutionary, Karl Max, and novelist, George Elliot and is also known for its elaborate tombs and wild greenery. Enjoy your stay here by feeding ducks in Waterlow Park, home to Lauderdale House, an enchanted mansion turned museum that hosts and exhibits concerts.
VICTORIA PARK VILLAGE
This lovely village sits just above Victoria Park, on the border of tower hamlets and Hackney, in its breathtaking candor.
With an array of pubs, eateries, coffee shops, and independent gift shops, in all its tranquility, Victoria Park Village, offers a tranquil environment for tourists. It also has everything you’ll ever want from a rather small village; from Sunday Roasts, to pub quizzes to Afternoon Tea.
This little quaint village offers respite to those who crave tranquility and solitude, with its amenities found in the village, a tourist is sure going to love it here for a long time, which is perfect for whiling away the weekend or vacation, it the perfect place if you want fresh air and greenery.
CLAPHAM OLD TOWN
This beautiful village-like area of assembled streets and inns with bright lights, which is just five minutes’ walk from Clapham Common Underground Station.
This little village-like area in London has several bars and eateries clustered together within the area and even have a library-turned theatre for tourists to explore.
With its close proximity to the prominent shopping street of Northcote Road kilometers away, it is quite relaxing to live in.
MUNSTER VILLAGE
Located in the heart of Leafy Fulham sits this tiny village with a dramatic view; its close proximity with the District Line makes it an even beautiful place to behold.
With its bustling array of cafeterias, local pubs, and delis, you are close to Bishop’s Park and the independent businesses which line the street in main Fulham. It is indeed scintillating are which offers breathing space from the hustle and bustle of busy central London.
ALFRISTON VILLAGE
Alfriston is unarguably one of the fanciest villages in East Sussex, London. It is a walking distance from the delightful Cuckmere River valley.
It is a fourteenth-century thatch-and-timber Clergy House, and it is 80 miles from Central London and trains run from London to Polegate or Lewis taking about 1hr 15 minutes. The fanciful village has a cluster of stores and inns and a picturesque view of nature, just perfect for a picnic with your family.
LAVENHAM VILLAGE
This picture-perfect village has an array of clustered houses that looks like Medieval England, as a result of its high street of half-timbered houses and more than 340 listed buildings.
The lime-washed and brightly colored buildings are such a delight to behold, including Corpus Christi Guildhall and the De Vere House, these buildings starred in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” The most iconic buildings in this village are the richly decorated fifteenth and sixteenth-century St Peter & St Paul Church, with its lofty 141ft tower.
Trains run from Liverpool St to Sudbury, about seven miles away, about 76 miles from Central London.
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