The great appeal of Vauxhall is its location. Standing on the south side of the Thames in central London, it's very convenient to world-class attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and the South Bank. Recent years have seen major redevelopment at the riverside, with new, contemporary buildings rising up, and Vauxhall has now started to attract discerning homebuyers. James Bond fans will recognise the MI6 headquarters at Vauxhall Cross, which has featured in several 007 movies. Vauxhall is also home to a lively gay scene, second only to Soho's, and to a large number of Portuguese residents, whose restaurants add variety to local dining opportunities. The neighbourhood has an interesting claim to fame, with the former Pleasure Gardens - a popular entertainment ground near Vauxhall Bridge - becoming the site of the world's first circus, in 1772. What's left of the ground has been renamed Spring Gardens. These days, residents prefer to take their fresh air at the Green Flag-holding Vauxhall Park. Here, there are tennis courts, a bowling green, a model village and examples of the remarkable gingko tree, a species which predates the dinosaurs. Another fun family destination is the Vauxhall City Farm.
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Places to Stay near Vauxhall
Comfort Inn London Vauxhall (0.13 miles)
Comfort Inn is situated on the south bank of River Thames. Simply a few minute’s walk from Vauxhall Bridge from where you can see the 2 Wonders of Britain The ... More
SACO @ St George Wharf (0.47 miles)
St George Wharf is ideally situated on the South Bank of the River Thames adjacent to Vauxhall Bridge & opposite Pimlico in the heart of Central London. Combining the perfect ... More
Park Plaza Riverbank (0.69 miles)
This impressive hotel is perfectly situated on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the Tate Britain art gallery and close to Waterloo rail and underground station. Waterloo Station provides easy ... More
Kennington B & B (0.80 miles)
Dolphin House Serviced Apartments (0.80 miles)
These elegant, serviced apartments are located in residential Westminster within 3.5 acres of idyllic landscaped gardens along the River Thames. Dolphin House is a modern apartment block with on-site shops, a fitness ... More
Chelsea Guest House Hotel (0.89 miles)
Centrally located in London, these newly decorated modern rooms all with en-suite have been superbly converted and refurbished to create luxurious fully furnished rooms suited to discerning executives or tourists ... More
Blades Hotel B&B (0.92 miles)
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King William IV (0.92 miles)
Traditional English pub that started life as a coaching inn over two hundred years ago, it is now a friendly and warm English pub with a long history of offering ... More
City Inn Westminster (0.94 miles)
It is ideally located next to the Tate Britain and the ... More | visit website
Days Inn Westminister (0.98 miles)
Days Inn Westminster - styled in keeping with Victorian character of the building to create balanced mix of tradition and high standards demanded by today’s travellers. Situated in the heart ... More
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