The Journal

Little Venice sits at the junction of the Regent’s and Grand Union Canals, and has long been one of London’s most evocative waterside neighbourhoods. With pastel-painted townhouses and tree-lined towpaths, it moves with a slower rhythm than the bustle of Paddington or Marylebone just beyond. This is an area that rewards wandering, where hidden gems are tucked along the water’s edge and behind leafy residential streets. From narrowboats that double as cafés and theatres to secret garden squares and canal-side terraces, Little Venice is among the city’s most underrated pockets to potter through – especially on a sunny afternoon when the city feels a little too fast elsewhere.