ROUGH GUIDE LONDON DIRECTIONS

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide Directions London is full of ideas for week-long breaks or flying visits to one of Europe''s most exciting cities. In full-colour, the guide is packed with inspired suggestions for visitors, from "Indulgent London'' and "Museums'' to "Club-Bars'' and "Riverside London''. Flip to the practical "Places'' section —split into 24 chapters— and explore the city, district by district, from central London to less obvious areas such as Smithfield, Clerkenwell and trendy Hoxton. Every sight, restaurant, bar and shop is located on user-friendly maps. The handy basics section covers everything from arrival and city transport to listings of cinemas and theatre venues.