Why Marylebone is our favourite area in London

For a city as big as London, it's surprisingly easy to escape the hustle and bustle and find pockets of tranquillity among the thrumming crowds.

If you're planning a weekend break in the capital and want to stay somewhere a little on the quieter side, you'll find one such haven in beautiful Marylebone (another of our favourite spots is leafy Richmond).

While Marylebone is located just moments from some of London's busier locations, like buzzing Oxford Street and iconic Hyde Park, there's a sense of peace in large parts of this village-like quarter.

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There are certainly busy parts to be found here, like the queues outside Madame Tussauds and the crowds ambling up and down Baker Street. But you'll also find gorgeously quiet Georgian streets to wander along, as you soak up the refined ambiance.

Head to Marylebone Village for an atmosphere completely distinct from the surrounding city. Running through its heart is Marylebone High Street, but it's the quieter streets on either side which are a large part of its appeal. Here, you'll find independent boutiques, gastropubs and quaint bakeries to wander between along meandering cobbled lanes.

If you're planning a weekend in London and are tempted by marvellous Marylebone, you'll want to take a look at our round up of the top five things to do, from where to eat in Marylebone to the best shops and our favourite walk.

And be sure to check out Red's exclusive offer for a stay at one of the most stylish hotels in the area, The Churchill, where you can enjoy a tasting menu with wine.