Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens
Ornamental fountains and urns at the top of the Long Water, a few minutes from the door.
Area guide
Bayswater trades on two things: parkland and connections. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park start at the end of the street, while Paddington puts the Elizabeth line — and Heathrow, the City and Canary Wharf — within easy reach. Queensway and Westbourne Grove keep the evenings interesting, and Little Venice is a stroll north.
Highlights
The Serpentine
Rowing boats, lidos and lakeside walks through the middle of Hyde Park.
Queensway
The neighbourhood's main run of restaurants, cafés and late-opening shops.
Westbourne Grove
Boutiques and brunch heading west into Notting Hill.
Paddington & the Elizabeth line
Fast, direct links to Heathrow, the West End, the City and Canary Wharf.
Little Venice
Canal basins, narrowboats and waterside cafés a short walk north.
Eat & drink
Royal China Queensway
Long-established dim sum, served all afternoon.
Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
Lakeside coffee and lunch inside Hyde Park.
Westbourne Grove cafés
A short walk west for weekend brunch.
Getting there
Bayswater and Queensway (Circle, District and Central lines); Paddington for the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.
Stay in Bayswater
Boutique serviced apartments a short walk from everything above.
