St. John's Wood - Sightseeing, London Areas

St. John's Wood

St. John's Wood is a leafy, pleasant residential area north of Baker Street and is the home of many diplomats, celebrities and business executives. Although not particularly exceptional in it's own right, St. John's Wood is known to every Englishman as the home of Lord's, the birthplace of cricket. Lord's is one of the most beautiful international cricket grounds in the world and a haven of peace and tranquillity. Members of the MCC (who administer the ground) are known for their affability, reactionary ways (women are only permitted in one room of the pavilion) and bizarre dress sense (their club ties are bright yellow and orange stripes - often adorned with the stains of fine wines).

St. John's Wood is also home to the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery who form part of the Household Troops and appear at such events as The Lord Mayor's Show. They ride teams of six horses pulling gun carriages that weigh over a ton each and fire Royal Salutes. The other unassuming claim to fame of the area is that it is home to the Abbey Road Studios where The Beatles recorded their famous album of the same name. St. John's Wood is just far enough out of the West End to remain relatively peaceful and yet provides excellent access to the centre of London.

Nearest Underground stops: St. John's Wood, Maida Vale