What a load of advice on my 1 day trip outside London! Only about a week to go, and i think it will be Bath. Will let you know when i come back! Now for London neighbourhoods, I like to mingle and shop among the locals , last year i did Islington, anyone recommend a similar neighbourhood,with local shops and few tourists??? thank you all again, barbara

Try Swiss Cottage - nary a tourist in sight, great shops for regular-life stuff.

Hi Barbara, Islington sounds like a great idea, I hear it's the new "in" place. Please tell me how to get there, tube stop, etc. Thanks. <BR>I've never been to Swiss Cottage either, so will try that on my next trip in May, Anymore ideas? <BR>Thanks again.

HI, and thank you but what is Swiss Cottage??? A neighbourhood? which tube stop??? <BR>please let me know, im almost going! <BR>barbara

Swiss Cottage is a section of London on the nw edge; the Jubilee line takes you there; the stop is Swiss Cottage. Abbey Road is nearby; so's the Freud Museum. There's something to be said about that.

Hop on a northern line Tube train to Clapham Common, a mere 10 or so minutes from Leicester Square. You will find a funky neighbourhood, or area, as we call them, with lots of nice bars, shops, boutiques and restaurants. The Common is a lovely, green lung in the city and is used by walkers, dog-owners and sports players. Go for a stroll and then perhaps look in the shops before taking in a film at the local Clapham Picture House or have a bite to eat at Cafe Wanda, Eco pizzeria or the Bellevue pub. You might not like it at all, but for a short tube ride (it is in Zone 2) it is worth a look around. <BR>Oh yes, I live there too! It is great.