Visiting Earls Court in London

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If you are visiting London then Earls Court is the place to stay due to its central location and proximity to the neighbouring areas of Kensington, Chelsea and Holland Park. If you have lived in Earls Court before then this video should bring back memories of the bustling streets, busy cafes and historic architecture and garden squares. If you are living in Earls Court at the moment then have a look at this video to remind yourself how much the area has to offer. Location: SW5 Earls Court is a vibrant district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is an inner-city district centred on Earl's Court Road and surrounding streets, located 3.1 miles (5 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It borders the sub-districts of South Kensington to the East, West Kensington to the West, Chelsea to the South and Kensington to the North. Earls Court is popular with local professionals, families and tourists due to its central location and proximity to the neighbouring Kensington, Chelsea and Holland Park. Earls Court has a number of beautiful garden squares with a mix of imposing mansion blocks and grand houses many of which have been divided into flats. Property prices in the Earls Court SW5 postcode have skyrocketed in recent years due to the multitude of benefits of homeownership and investment in this area. There are numerous hotels in Earls Court for those visiting London, ranging from basic to five star, with each and every one offering something different. Click here to view the selection of hotels in Earls Court - http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16286872_earls-court-hotels.aspx Entertainment and Attractions in Earls Court: The big attraction of the area, though, is Earls Court Exhibition Centre with everything from live concerts to large-scale annual trade shows. Read more about the Earls Court Exhibition Centre and upcoming events - http://www.eco.co.uk/events The whole of Earls Court is peppered with some incredibly beautiful private gardens and squares, which are open up for one weekend in June as part of a capital-wide programme. Earls Court offers many independent coffee houses and restaurants such as Pascucci and Addie’s Thai Café with The Troubadour on the Old Brompton definitely worth a visit. View selection of Restaurants in Earls Court: http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/station/Earls_Court_Tube_Station http://www.opentable.co.uk/london/earls-court-restaurants The Troubadour has managed to retain its 1950s Bohemian style and attracts an eclectic mix of customers with excellent food, drinks and entertainment (ranging from live poetry to Jazz, Folk and Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll). Most notable performances include Bob Dylan (his first London performance was here), Paul Simon and Jimi Hendrix. Led Zepplin also used to jam here after their Earls Court gigs. There are also a number of art galleries available including Cadogan Contemporary which is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in the UK and has been exhibiting British up-and-coming as well as veteran art for over 25 years. Read more about The Troubadour by clicking this link: https://troubadour.co.uk Earls Court is well placed for access into some of the best parts of West and Central London. High Street Kensington, Holland Park and Hyde Park are all within a few minutes walk. See what’s going on at Hyde Park: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park Gloucester Road, Kings Road and Sloane Square are all within easy reach of most parts of Earls Court, thus offering both locals and tourists plenty to do in terms of leisure and entertainment. Transport: Earls Court has excellent transport links including Earls Court Station on the District & Piccadilly Lines with easy access into the City and West End along with the nearby the A4 (M4) leading out to Heathrow. How to get around from Earls Court – View Transport For London Website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/stop/940GZZLUECT/earls-court-underground-station/ History of Earls Court: Read more about the interesting history of Earls Court here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earls_Court Golden Crocodile Google + Page here: http://ow.ly/zBhDR The Hustle and Bustle of Earls Court, London http://youtu.be/vdvOxl6BXg4