Vauxhall is a lovely neighborhood that is south of the river close to Westminster. It is known for its safe community and excellent connections to the surrounding areas, but it's a hidden gem to live in. Vauxhall Motors may have been born here, but now it is loved for its culture and great nightlife. It is one of the top places to live in London, and with this guide, you will learn why.
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Great Connections
Over the years, transport has been thriving through its regular underground services and buses. They can take you to and from all across London. The Victoria and Northern Lines are popular options for getting the main attractions. If not, the rail lines offer regular services to Waterloo station to link you to the majority of England and the north with ease. Also, you can reach Oxford Circus in an astonishing six minutes. Vauxhall is home to the American Embassy, with its stunning modern architecture by firm Kieran Timberlake.
American Embassy of London.
Copyright Ben Gingell
Attractions
There are multiple independent businesses offering clothing, gifts, and food that are well-loved. Lots of pubs and restaurants, such as The Canton Arms and Dirty Burger, have proven to be very popular for their high-quality menus. If you are into flowers, then the New Covent Garden Flower Market is a perfect option for those occasions when you need a bouquet of flowers, whereas visiting the Tate is the cause for an excellent day to gaze at work by William Blake and Francis Bacon.
Family Neighbourhood
If you are thinking of moving here with your family, then living in Vauxhall will allow you to feel safe and child-friendly. With more than six schools within the catchment range, you will be more than happy with the quality of education they will receive, with all of them having over a three-star rating with Ofsted. The lavender garden is a popular choice for an afternoon in the fresh air with a picnic. But they have many parks close by. Local attractions such as Vauxhall City Farm are suitable for a day trip for families who do not want to travel far.
Nightlife
Vauxhall is not short of bars and exciting places to drink. There are endless hip restaurants, and bars filled most nights for the ultimate entertainment that will take you right out until the evenings. Additionally, Vauxhall is home to many night clubs that hold regular themed nights and catering very well for the LGBT community. Finding a hangout place will not be difficult to find in Vauxhall as the vibrant community contains loads of fun areas to meet up over a drink or two.
Fire Nightclub
If you’re looking for a neighbourhood that is centrally located with an easy commute and plenty of transport hubs, has a range of architectural styles and things to do, take a look at Vauxhall. You might be happy with what you discover.
Vauxhall Bridge
