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Walk it off down nearby Portobello market then head to the funkiest, friendliest little space at NHAC - groovy Brasilian beats (after-carnival was great) in a really creative environment - top Saturday in Notting Hill!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20214 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20211 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20211 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20209
Sometimes though, I enjoy a trip to Harrow-on-the-Hill, especially in the autumn.

My partner, who lives there, gave me a guided tour one weekend. We strolled upwards about 10 minutes from the tube (Metropolitan Line), past the famous Harrow school, to St Mary's Church on Church Hill. The atmospheric churchyard is where Lord Byron sought inspiration. We cut down a dark passage through the trees leading from the gravestones into an open area which had amazing views across London.

Another short walk back to the church and down the High Street and we were at The Castle Inn pub. We had lunch on the lovely garden terrace, where some windfall apples had fallen on the ground around our feet.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20209 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20207
The kitchen is at one end of the room creating a warm and engaging atmosphere, and the service is unobtrusive. By far the best on the menu is the death by chocolate pudding - perhaps shared between two to avoid the death bit. Highly recommended, especially if you happen to be in the Ealing/Chiswick area.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20193 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20193 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19939 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19939 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19732 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19732 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19160 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19160 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18913
Turn left with the main (west) door behind you or walk straight ahead from St Ethelberts Gate and take the path away from the city centre, straight down to the river Wensum. You'll reach the picturesque spot known as Pulls Ferry. Then turn left to walk beside the river for a few minutes to Bishop Bridge and the Red Lion pub (outdoor seats by river). Keep to the river walk that diverts briefly behind the pub, to reach Cow Tower, (ruined 14th century fortification) and continue by the river for a short while until the pathway forks. Take the left fork, away from the river to reach the Adam and Eve - oldest pub in Norwich (also has outdoor seating but not much of a view).

Reaching the road just beyond, turn right and follow it until you reach the junction with Whitefriars and Palace St. Keep left along Palace St and you'll find the Erpingham Gate leading to the cathedral just inside.

A pretty and restful walk just a few minutes from the market. It takes only 30-40 minutes - without pub stops!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18571
Holder of the world record for biggest Irish session held in a pub.

Session every Wednesday, live Irish music every Saturday and Sunday. Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18563 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18563 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18520
After eating take a walk through the pretty village with an old church that has a runic headstone. Then up to the site of a stone burial site.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18520