Nestor Tip The walk from The Antigallican to Greenwich takes about twenty minutes on foot, through Charlton village and down the hill past Charlton House. The correct route is via Maze Hill, arriving at the Old Royal Naval College from the east — this puts the Painted Hall first on the route, before the crowds […]
Battersea Park Nestor Pick Riverside park 15 min walk Start from the north edge along the river. The Peace Pagoda, the boating lake, and the sub-tropical garden are the highlights. At its best before 10am — quiet, green, and not yet reorganised by dog walkers. View on map → Albert Bridge River crossing 18 min […]
Daylesford Organic Nestor Pick Café & deli 8 min walk The right choice if you want to spend money well on breakfast. Organic produce, excellent eggs, and the kind of space you don’t want to leave in a hurry. The Orange Brunch & pub 8 min walk A very good brunch in a room that […]
Tate Britain Nestor Pick Art gallery 10 min walk Turner, Hockney, Hogarth — walk straight in, no queue. Turner’s late paintings in Room 1620 are worth the trip alone. Westminster & Parliament Landmark 20 min walk The full grand sweep — Parliament, the Abbey, the river. Go on a weekday morning before the tour groups […]
Nestor Local Tip Popin is the most convenient option if you’re heading straight out to the tube. For something slower, ask the team at check-in for their current favourite neighbourhood spot — it shifts seasonally and they’ll always point you somewhere worth the detour. Nestor Local Tip The Nova development on Buckingham Palace Road (10 […]