Budget Tours in West London
Itinerary: Oxford Street -> Tottenham Court Road (Whitfield Gardens) -> Serpentine Gallery -> Serpentine Sackler Gallery -> Albert Memorial -> The Tyburn (bar – £2.69 a beer) -> Hogarth’s House -> Franc Manca (eatery – £30 a meal for 2) -> Portobello Road Market
If you are traveling through West London and you are looking for attractions to match a rather low budget, then the following budget tour is what you’re searching for. It includes galleries, memorials and parks that can be seen with no cost and restaurants and pubs with affordable prices.
- A Budget Tour in West London could start from the famous Oxford Street. It’s true that some of the shops on this street are quite expensive and luxurious, but walking on one of the world’s most famous streets will cost you nothing and it’s an absolute must when visiting London. If you happen to come to the Capital during Christmas time, then you will find Oxford Street extremely delightful with all its lights and Christmas decorations.
- From Oxford Street, you can continue your walk to Tottenham Court Road in W1, more precisely the Whitfield Gardens. They are located in front of the Habitat and Heals and their main attraction is the “Fitzrovia Mural”, a famous and interesting painting that can be seen on a house. It depicts various people at leisure and at work and it dates from 1980.
A transfer from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road will cost you about £11 (£2.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) and the journey will take around 15 minutes.
- After watching the mural in the Whitfield Gardens, you can go on to the Serpentine Gallery located in South Kensington, the Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA. The gallery sits right between the Hyde Park and the Kensington Gardens and it features free entry. It is opened daily, from 10am till 6pm. It often has interesting exhibitions presented by both local and international artists. If you are lucky to get to the Serpentine in July, then you will experience the Summer Party and the Summer Pavilion, which are the most interesting events organised by the gallery.
A transfer from Tottenham Court Road to South Kensington, the Serpentine Gallery, will cost you around £11 (£2.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) and the trip will last almost 23 minutes.
- While you are in the Kensington Gardens, you can also visit the nearby Serpentine Sackler Gallery, W2 3XA. It is opened from Monday till Sunday, between 10am and 6pm and it features free entry. In the past it used to be a gunpowder depot, but nowadays it is home to a 19th – century villa with a Palladian style, the Magazine and the Serpentine Boating Lake. The Gallery features a mixture of technology, contemporary art, music, architecture, literature, film, fashion, design and dance and it is extremely important for the modern art scene in the Capital.
- You cannot leave the Kensington Gardens without visiting the Albert Memorial, 27 Princes Square, Kensington Gardens, London W2 2NJ. It is free to visit, but if you want a guided tour, you will have to pay £5 per adult and £4.50 per concession. The memorial is basically a Victorian statue made of bronze and it is a representation of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband. The memorial measures 180 feet in height and it dates from 1876.
A transfer from the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, Kensington Gardens, to Albert Memorial will cost approximately £11 (£2.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) for a private hire and the journey is going to last around 5 minutes.
- If you want to have a break from all the walking and seeing, then you could opt for a beer in a bar like The Tyburn. It is located in Marble Arch, at 18 – 20 Edgware Road, W2 2EN, London. It serves affordable drinks and food and it is the place where you can taste a real ale or a delicious cocktail. The opening hours are as it follows: Monday – Thursday -> 8am – 11pm, Friday – Saturday -> 8am – 11:30pm and Sunday -> 9am – 10:30pm. A meal will cost you under £10, the beer prices start from £2.69 and the wine prices begin from £7.49. Sometimes there are drinks promotions.
A car from Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Sackler Gallery to Marble Arch, The Tyburn, will cost you around £11 (£2.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) and the trip will not take longer than 7 minutes.
- Hogarth’s House could be the next stop in your tour. It is both a museum and a country house and it is situated on Great West Road, Hogarth Lane, W4 2QN. It is opened from Tuesday till Sunday, beginning with 12pm and it closes at 5pm. Keep in mind that it is closed on Easter Sunday, Good Friday, Boxing Day, Christmas Day and Mondays. The house sits by the Thames and it is extremely charming and picturesque with its red-brick walls and enclosed hidden garden. If you liked Hogarth’s satirical paintings, then this mansion with its engravings and prints is a must-see on your list.
A transfer from Marble Arch, The Tyburn, to Hogarth Lane, Hogarth’s House, costs almost £19 (£4.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) and it lasts approximately 23 minutes.
- If hunger strikes you along the way, then you could try this stylish and affordable restaurant: Franco Manca. The main reason you will go there is the pizza because it is absolutely delicious. It is quiet and it has a friendly atmosphere and a meal for two comprising the wine and the service will cost you almost £30. It is opened every day, from 11am until 10pm and it is located at 144 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PU.
A car from Hogarth Lane, Hogarth’s House to Chiswick High Road, Franco Manca, is almost £11 (£2.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) and the transfer will last no more than 5 minutes.
- The final stop for this Budget Tour would be the Portobello Road Market. It is situated in the picturesque Notting Hill, on Portobello Road, W11 1LU. Its opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday -> 8am – 6:30pm and Thursday -> 8am – 1pm. However, Saturday is the day when you will see the road loaded with more than 2,000 stalls. Here, you can find items like exotic cooking ingredients, books, clothes, fresh fruit, shoes etc. and they’re all sold for very low prices. This is UK’s largest antiques market and it dates from the 19th century. Lastly, since you will find yourself in the beautiful Notting Hill, a walk in this beautiful district will be ideal for finishing a lovely Budget Tour in West London.
A transfer from Chiswick High Road, Franco Manca to Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market is around £19 (£4.75 / person if there are 4 people in the car) for a minicab and it lasts 20 minutes.
Overall, the Budget Tour in West London is going to last around 6 hours and 10 minutes. The transport for this journey will cost you almost £93 per car and £24 per person. Moreover, with 247 Airport Transfer you can get 10% discount and get the following prices: £84 per car and £21 per person.
