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Knightsbridge is home to many luxury, designer shops, including the department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols, and flagship stores of many British and world-renowned fashion houses such as London-based shoe designers Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Prada. With this calibre of retail and high fashion available, it’s little wonder that Knightsbridge is renowned as one of the world’s premiere shopping destinations.

The flagship Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street is the second largest department in London after Harrods. It is one of the biggest draws of Oxford Street, and is the perfect destination for anyone that is interested in a full day’s shopping. Oxford Street is also home to a range of well-known international shopping brands so there really is something for everyone.

Harrods has been a hugely popular luxury shopping destination for Londoners and tourists alike for over 160 years. It has a total of 7 floors and has the finest selection of fashion, food, home-ware and more. Browse the range of stores located in this magnificent building or choose from over 27 restaurants to sit back and watch the world go by. Two memorials commissioned by Al-Fayed are located in the department store to celebrate the lives of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed.

At Brent Cross whether it’s fashion or food you are looking for you will be sure to find something that is just for you.

With over 120 stylish shops, cafes and restaurants the choice is simply fantastic. Well known stores such as Boots, Fenwick, H & M, John Lewis, Marks & Spencers, Waitrose and WH Smith can all be found under the one roof at Brent Cross.

Getting to Brent Cross couldn’t be any easier with great tube and bus links as well as free car parking for up to 8,000 cars.

Hosting major matches including the FA Cup Final, as well as all home games of England’s national football team and a variety of rugby matches. It also attracts some of the biggest events in music. It’s located just 30 minutes by tube from the centre of London. The stadium also gives visitors the opportunity of a behind-the-scenes tour which includes the history of the stadium and allows people to truly experience what it’s like in the press room and the player’s tunnel of the stadium.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club in south-west London is famous for its tennis tournament that takes place each year in June/July. Wimbeldon attracts world-class tennis players as one of the last four Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world to be played on grass. It’s a very traditional tournament which is known for its all white dress code for competitors along with the consumption of strawberries and cream from the spectators.

Twickenham is the home of English rugby hosting all home games including the RBS 6Nations which takes place each spring.The stadium is also famous for hosting international test games, usually around November. There is a great atmosphere on match day which allows all ages to really experience the excitement of the day.

The stadium tour brings the history of the stadium to life and if you would like to take more of an in-depth look at this great sport, make sure to visit the World Rugby Museum.

If you are looking to stay near Brentford Football Club, Clayton Hotel Chiswick is the perfect place. Clayton Hotel Chiswick is only 7 minutes away via Great West Road/A4. Brentford Football Club is a professional football club based in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow. Brentford currently plays in the Championship Football League and have the well-known nickname ‘The Bees’, owing to the image of two bees featured on the official club logo. The predominant home colours of Brentford F.C. are red, white and black.

Lord’s is widely known as the ‘home of cricket’ and has the world’s oldest sporting museum. It hosts test matches and one-day internationals. The MCC Museum contains the most celebrated collection of memorabilia from cricket including The Ashes urn, it also contains a cinema which screens some historical cricket footage for fans.

Loftus Road Stadium in Shepherd’s Bush, 15 minutes down the road from Clayton Hotel Chiswick, is home to the Queens Park Rangers. Loftus Road has a compact feel to it, with supporters able to be close to the pitch.

The stadium has been shared with a number of others, such as the Rugby union team London Wasps, Premier League football club Fulham, as well as Jamaican and Australian national football teams.

The Roehampton Club is a great place for tennis, with a range of surfaces: ten grass, four synthetic grass, eight Poraflex cushioned acrylic courts, three of which are indoor, three smash-courts, and three indoor carpet courts. There are also two mini courts available for children.

Planning a visit to Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham Football Club? Where better to stay than Clayton Hotel Chiswick! Within easy reach of the stadium via car or public transport, Clayton Hotel Chiswick offers 4-star luxury, without the hefty central London prices.

London’s West End theatre district is one of the largest in the world, attracting many international stars onto the stage each year and Clayton Hotel City of London is conveniently located near the theatres. It’s a hugely popular activity for tourists visiting the city, and you can find some of the biggest and best stage shows happening in the West End throughout the year.

The O2 London is a world-famous indoor arena hosting music, sport, comedy and entertainment events since 2007. The O2 is located southeast of London in Greenwich Peninsula and can host events for up to 20,000 people. 

As the second-highest seating capacity indoor venue in the UK, The O2 Arena hosted major names under its roof such as George Ezra, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Andrea Bocelli, Justin Bieber, Elton John, Céline Dion as well as an array of sporting events from the world of tennis, hockey, basketball, boxing, gymnastics and much more. Check the latest event here.

The Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith is one of London’s much-loved theatres with a rich history of entertaining the masses and it’s located near Clayton Hotel Chiswick. It is well loved and often described as an iconic live music and comedy venue located in West London. This music venue has seen some great music acts in years gone by including the Beatles, David Bowie and Bob Marley. The venue reopened in 2013 keeping a lot of its original art deco style and architecture.

The Richmond Park is a National Nature Reserve that is home to 650 deer and London’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation. Clayton Hotel Chiswick is located only 4 miles away from the park with easy access by road and public transport.

This iconic venue is located in Kensington and is home to an array of concerts, theatre productions and conferences. The Royal Albert Hall first opened its doors in 1871 and has been well maintained as a Grade I listed building full of history. For all event needs, they can accommodate anything from 12 up to 500 attendees.

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is one of the biggest collections of worldwide marine life in Europe. It is located in the beautiful City of London, along the banks of the River Thames.

Visit Kew Gardens and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden with more than 30,000 collections of living plants.

One of the most fascinating 18th-century English homes and beautiful historic gardens were built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection.

Less than 1 mile walk from the Clayton Hotel City of London, the perfect location for your stay while exploring London. The historic fortress, palace, and infamous prison of the Tower of London are unmissable.

Looking for Christmas activities to do in London this winter? Enjoy Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland on your London City Break, family break or couples break in London.

Big Ben is the Houses of Parliament’s clock tower and iconic landmark near Westminster Abbey. The clock tower is known as Elizabeth Tower with Big Ben being the name given to the giant bell that is located within the tower. If you’re planning on visiting Big Ben then consider doing so at night – the 4 clock faces are lit up and the tower looks fantastic.

Often used to refer to the iconic Tower Bridge, London Bridge was opened to the public in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II. The bridge spans over River Thames between City of London and Southwark, delineating an area also known as London Bridge. The bridge is extremely popular with commuters working in The City arriving at London Bridge station and boasts incredible views of Tower Bridge and The Shard building.

The beautiful royal palace, situated in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, is only 30 minutes’ drive from Clayton Hotel Chiswick. Hampton Court was the favourite home of King Henry VIII and has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century.