Have you been to London's Little Venice?
Little Venice is a pool of water where the Regent's Canal meets the Padding ton Arm of the Grand Union Canal. It is a lovely calm location in upmarket Maida Vale and a real contrast to the busy London you may be expecting.There are colorful narrow boats and tree lined streets with white stuccoed mansions and villas in this wealthy neighborhood. It's a popular spot and right on the water there is a puppet theater and waterside cafe. Plus there is a boat service to Camden and London Zoo.
The Name!
Most attribute the name of Little Venice to the poet Robert Browning who lived overlooking the canal at 19 Warwick Crescent from 1861 to 1868. But the London Canal Website believes it is Lord Byron who should be credited with comparing this section of London's waterways with the Italian city as while we think the area is incredibly picturesque now it was, apparently, even more beautiful in Byron's time. The name came into use after the Second World War as the area was largely untouched by bomb damage.
How To Find Little Venice?
The nearest tube station is Warwick Avenue on the Baker loo Line. Take the left exit from the tube station and walk straight up Warwick Avenue (that's the name of the road). At the traffic lights turn right on Bloomfield Road and the Pool of Little Venice will be on your left. Walk down to West bourne Terrace Road Bridge on your left and cross over.On the right-hand side of the bridge is the Old Toll House which dates back to 1812. On the left at the end of the bridge, at the junction of Delamere Terrace and Warwick Crescent, there's a slope to lead you down to the canal path.Alternatively, you can also walk from Padding ton in about 15 minutes. Follow the directions for the Rolling Bridges but instead of going up the steps and crossing the canal, stay on the canal path and walk on for about 10-15 minutes to reach Little Venice.
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