Lords Cricket GroundLord's Cricket Ground has been home to cricket since 1814 and regularly hosts both test matches and one day international matches. Over one hundred Test matches have been played at Lord's, the first in 1884 when England defeated Australia by an innings and 5 runs. The ground is one of the planned venues for the 2012 Olympics.

600m (10 mins) from Maida Vale
Little Venice CanalsThis area to the north of Paddington is a small leafy oasis with picturesque canals and river boats travelling to Camden Lock and back. It is a great spot for a walk along the towpath where you will find the Puppet Theatre barge, the Cascade Floating Art Gallery, the Waterside Cage and the Warwick Castle pub.

800m (13 mins) from Maida Vale
Sherlock Holmes MuseumSherlock Holmes lived here at 221B Baker Street between 1881 - 1904 and the house is now protected by the Government. It is privately-run museum run by the Sherlock Holmes International Society.

1700m (28 mins) from Maida Vale
David's DeliDavid's Deli is a real favourite with the locals in West Hampstead, as far as anyone can remember it has always been there, with a delicious range of Israeli cuisine a reputation for amazing breakfasts.

1900m (32 mins) from Maida Vale
Primrose HillPrimrose Hill offers some of the most gorgeous views of Central London and is a popular spot for families and local residents to have picnics during the summer. It is located to the north side of Regent's Park.

1900m (32 mins) from Maida Vale
Alice HouseThe Alice House is a beautiful cocktail bar with a vintage style interior and a great decking area perfect for late night summer drinks.

2100m (35 mins) from Maida Vale