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Curator’s statement
A tour of London’s Mews is, admittedly, rather niche content. However, the many hidden mews or alleyways in London are a distinctive and charming element of the city that should not be missed. Many of the city’s mews date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when they served as stable houses and living quarters for the domestic workers who serviced the grand family homes in well-to-do neighborhoods. Nowadays, many of these mews are delightful traffic-free lanes that feature beautifully maintained exteriors. Photography lovers will enjoy the colorful doors and the quintessentially English flower boxes.
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Things to do in London
Kynance Mews: The most beautiful mews in London, in my opinion, is Kynance Mews in South Kensington. Kynance is a little stunner. The residents clearly take pride in their street, and the greenery is just gorgeous, especially in summer.
Sightseeing Pairing: Kynance Mews is close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Princes Gate Mews and Ennismore Mews: While you’re in South Kensington, consider exploring both Princes Gate Mews and Ennismore Mews for more colorful facades and beautiful gardens.
Sightseeing Pairing: These mews are right behind the Victoria and Albert Museum and also easily walkable from The Natural History Museum and Harrods.
Warren Mews: We’re going to head further north now to Warren Mews. I wouldn’t go out of my way to see this one, but if you’re in Fitzrovia or Marylebone, it’s worth popping by. Great spot for a photo shoot on a quiet street!
Sightseeing Pairing: From Warren Mews, it’s a short walk to the rose gardens in Regent’s Park.
Fulton Mews and Conduit Mews: This is a very elegant one off of Porchester Terrace, just north of Kensington Gardens and east of Paddington Station. It's also easily combined with Conduit Mews off of B410. On my last trip to London, as I was making my way from the train station, Conduit caught my eye and I had to pop down for a photo, dragging my suitcase with me!
Sightseeing Pairing: These mews are close to both Little Venice and Notting Hill. See my A Day Along London’s Regent’s Canal guide for further explorations of Little Venice and Northwest London.
Places to eat & drink in London
South Kensington
Kynance Mews runs parallel to charming little Kynance Place, which has several cafés. I enjoyed my coffee at Café Society.
Kynance is also close to the busier Gloucester Road, which has many food and drink options to choose from.
Belgravia
For lunch, consider making your way towards The Grenadier or The Star Tavern, both great options for an upmarket pub experience.
Regent's Park
I recommend the Thai restaurant, Mortar and Pestle, just outside the park gates.
Notting Hill
Loads of enticing options in this area. I like Aphrodite Taverna for Greek and Cypriot food and have heard good things about Cocotte Notting Hill, a French-style brasserie.
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