Think the only way to see London is a rapid-fire tour through Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the British Museum? Think again! That extraordinary city deserves to be explored and savored, and what better way to acquaint yourself with the London locals know and love than by strolling its streets and wandering through its gardens? 33 Walks offers a peripatetic guide through history and culture, arranged geographically and plotted by theme— the Dickensian Walk, the Walk With the Most Views, the Queen and Country Walk, the Art Lovers' Walk—marking places of interest along the way. 111 Gardens indulges the British passion for nature (47% of London is green space) by guiding you to more than 100 of the city's three million gardens. From the Victorian-era Alexandra Palace Park to the birdwatchers' paradise WWT London Wetland Centre, these oft-hidden gems offer beauty and solace in the bustling metropolis.