Area Guide: Little Venice W9
Little Venice is one of the best places to find tranquillity, waterfront cafés and pubs, and beautiful homes in central London. The prime location, with easy travel to the West End, combined with its calming atmosphere make it a very sought after and attractive residential area.
Who’s there
Kate Moss, Kelly Osbourne, and Earl Spencer are all reportedly residents of the local area.
Entertainment
The combination of access to the canal and great shops and restaurants means that there is a variety of activities in Little Venice both on land and water. For those who enjoy being on water, there is great boat trip to Camden Lock. And for those who prefer land, a leisurely stroll along the canal, or a visit to The Clifton nursery, the oldest garden centre in London, are both enjoyable options. At the Canal Café Theatre, you can take in a variety of performances. We recommend NewsRevue, the world’s longest running live comedy show. There are also some great restaurant, bars and cafés in the area, including the Warwick Castle, a traditional pub that is a popular destination for residents and celebrities. Little Venice also hosts the Canalway Cavalcade Waterways Festival every year. This vibrant event features hundreds of boats congregated in the water, bands, kids activities, an ale bar, delicious food and much more!
Smartest Streets
Blomfield Road and Maida Avenue are where the majority of the luxurious white 17th century stucco mansions are located. Also of note is Warwick Avenue, which is home to some very grand properties, and is conveniently close to the tube station.
Education
The Little Sweethearts Montessori School is a popular nursery choice in the area. For primaries, two popular choices are St. Saviour’s Church of England Primary School and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, which are both coeducational state schools that cater to children aged 3 to11 years, and both had very impressive 2010 performance reports. The King Solomon academy nearby shools children aged three to 18, and has been given excellent reviews.
Travel
With its central location, travel to and from Little Venice is convenient. There is the Warwick Avenue Underground station, and nearby Maida Vale station, both on the Bakerloo line, and a good bus service in the area. There is also the exciting option of the Waterbus service that operates from Little Venice to Regent’s Park and London Zoo.
Trivia
Although Little Venice currently refers to the entire area south of the Maida Vale, Robert Browning originally used the term Little Venice to describe the point where Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal meets the Regents Canal.
Who’s there
Kate Moss, Kelly Osbourne, and Earl Spencer are all reportedly residents of the local area.
Entertainment
The combination of access to the canal and great shops and restaurants means that there is a variety of activities in Little Venice both on land and water. For those who enjoy being on water, there is great boat trip to Camden Lock. And for those who prefer land, a leisurely stroll along the canal, or a visit to The Clifton nursery, the oldest garden centre in London, are both enjoyable options. At the Canal Café Theatre, you can take in a variety of performances. We recommend NewsRevue, the world’s longest running live comedy show. There are also some great restaurant, bars and cafés in the area, including the Warwick Castle, a traditional pub that is a popular destination for residents and celebrities. Little Venice also hosts the Canalway Cavalcade Waterways Festival every year. This vibrant event features hundreds of boats congregated in the water, bands, kids activities, an ale bar, delicious food and much more!
Smartest Streets
Blomfield Road and Maida Avenue are where the majority of the luxurious white 17th century stucco mansions are located. Also of note is Warwick Avenue, which is home to some very grand properties, and is conveniently close to the tube station.
Education
The Little Sweethearts Montessori School is a popular nursery choice in the area. For primaries, two popular choices are St. Saviour’s Church of England Primary School and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, which are both coeducational state schools that cater to children aged 3 to11 years, and both had very impressive 2010 performance reports. The King Solomon academy nearby shools children aged three to 18, and has been given excellent reviews.
Travel
With its central location, travel to and from Little Venice is convenient. There is the Warwick Avenue Underground station, and nearby Maida Vale station, both on the Bakerloo line, and a good bus service in the area. There is also the exciting option of the Waterbus service that operates from Little Venice to Regent’s Park and London Zoo.
Trivia
Although Little Venice currently refers to the entire area south of the Maida Vale, Robert Browning originally used the term Little Venice to describe the point where Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal meets the Regents Canal.
