Untitled Document
Jobs in Central London | Pictures of London | All Jobs in London
Central London encompasses parts of Camden , Islington, Westminster and the City and is the smallest of the London 's post code districts covering an area of 10 square miles. Behind the sprawling mass of offices that dominate the physical landscape lies a part of London that is a vibrant, fast-moving, fashionable and culture-rich district which has enough on its own backyard to keep you occupied, yet is centrally located to enable you to enjoy the rest of the capital in an easily accessible way.
Getting around Central London
The Central London area is the smallest postal district in London and this makes it relatively straight forward to navigate around. Served by a number of tube stations including Russell Square , Holborn, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Regent's Park among others, the WC grid is well-connected to the rest of London via the underground network and the national rail services that run out of nearby Euston, King's Cross and St Pancras stations - where the Eurostar departs.
Alternatively, there are numerous bus routes and bus stops to ensure you can get to where you need to be relatively easily. Car parking is limited to a number of Pay & Display on the roadside, but this can be costly. Not forgetting the fact that WC falls within the Central London Congestion Charging Zone, however, if you are a resident here you are entitled to a 90 per cent discount.
Eating, drinking and shopping in Central London
It really doesn't matter what part of the London you live and work, you can easily move around from one end of the city to the other in the tube. But sometimes there is more on your own doorstep than you realise. The only question is where to start.
London is a shopper's idea of heaven offering a rich myriad of world-famous department stores, leading high street names, quirky back-street peddlers and a distinctly British, Union Jack-emblazoned kitsch.
Regent Street is a ¾ mile stretch of road that lies between Oxford Circus to the north, and Piccadilly Circus to the south. But don't been put off by the somewhat uniform appearance of the shops along here. Unlike the more modern façade of Oxford Street , local legislation insists that shops along Regent Street must blend in with the architecture of its buildings. Looks aside, this is where you will find an innumerate number of high street chains along with several leading fashion stores, including Aquascutum, Burberry, Liberty and Austin Reed. Not forgetting Britain 's most famous toy store, Hamleys.
Elsewhere, Charing Cross Road is a bibliophile's paradise and the ‘Hay-on-Wye of London ' with an impressive collection of new and second-hand book shops. Whilst Covent Garden more than lives up to its reputation with a number of arts, fashion boutiques, and vintage record shops among many others.
And when you need a breather, Covent Garden is the ideal place to be, with a number of coffee shops, café bars and various eateries for a quiet bite to eat. Or if you are looking for somewhere to wine and dine in the evening, this part of town is one of the most popular places to go out in London , not least because it is a stones throw from the Theatre District and is home to a plethora of restaurants and bars. From African and British cuisine to pasta and pizza, you'll find it here. And if your budget stretches enough – and you have some very influential friends – The Ivy is the place to be seen. But if you are not quite so fortunate, Joe Allen, Sarasto and Food for Thought will make less of a dent in your wallet.
Take a 10-minute walk to the west and you will be in the centre of Leicester Square which errs towards the more familiar names such as Pizza Express, Wagamama and the imaginatively named Cork & Bottle wine bar. Whilst The Strand offers more of the same, with the notable exception of Gordon Ramsay-owned Savoy Grill.
But for a more sobering cocktail of entertainment with a mix of culture, Central London boasts some of the best art galleries and museums in Europe including the National Portrait Gallery, British Museum and the National Gallery. While Leicester Square is where you will find the cinemas that show all the latest releases and host a number of film premieres.
And if you simply looking for somewhere to chill out for a few hours or escape during your lunch hour, Lincoln 's Inn Fields is the ideal remedy. Reputed to be the main influence for New York 's Central Park, Lincoln 's Inn Fields is the largest public space in London yet despite this fact, you may be hard-pressed to find some room on a bright sunny day.
Main residential areas
If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Central London.
Take a closer look
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some images from in and around Central London below.
Looking for local vacancies? See all current jobs in Central London or find out more information on the local area.