Portman Estate Area Guide
A locals' guide to Portman Estate
Where do Portman Estate locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
marylebone,
mayfair,
fitzrovia,
paddington,
soho,
knightsbridge,
bloomsbury,
west end,
bayswater,
and regents park
Did you know?
"57 Wimpole Street was the family home of the Ashers, and Paul McCartney lived here in the early days of Beatle mania with his then-girlfriend, Jane Asher. He co-wrote "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" on an old piano in the basement with John Lennon."
London's beautiful back garden, Hyde Park offers an idyllic escape from city life.
Christopher Sellwood
The buzz around Marble Arch is like no other place in London - I always feel like a tourist when walking around here.
William Campbell
With so many upmarket designers and eateries along Marylebone High Street, you're spoilt for choice!
Tania Smith
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What locals say about Portman Estate
Activities near Portman Estate
Fitzrovia Comedy Club with Stuart Goldsmith
A proper room above a pub experience in central London. Come and enjoy comedy as it should bepint in one hand, all huddled around a stage in the corner of a room above a pub, enjoying the very best of Londons comedy circuit for an unbeatable price. Our shows are pay what you can, meaning that you can reserve your ticket for just £5 and pay what you can at the end of the show. Your headliner Stuart Goldsmith You may well have caught Stuart on your telly before, on one of his performances for Live At The Apollo (BBC), Conan (TBS), or Russell Howards Stand Up Central (UK). He's an internationally renowned comic known for tackling issues of climate change and the accompanying dread. Not only all this, but he's also the host of the incredible successful Comedian's Comedian podcast.Read more
Feeling Gloomy
Ease your woes with our eclectic mix of melancholic melodies that you have come to know and love at Feeling Gloomy over the past 19 years as we provide the perfect soundtrack to get you dancing with tears in your eyes. Music Expect the usual sad songs from the likes of David Bowie, The Smiths, Pulp The Clash, Depeche Mode, Blur, The Cure, Nick Cave, Suede, New Order, Echo & The Bunnymen, Kate Bush, Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Nirvana, Human League, Manic Street Preachers, Joy Division and much more! Feeling Gloomy has appeared at numerous festivals during it's 19 years including Glastonbury, Standon Calling, Reading, Isle of Wight, Latitude, Green Man and more. "The perfect place for a miserable night out" NME "Brilliant fun, despite what the promoters want you to think" The Independent "Fantastic" The Guardian "The Maestros of Mooching" The Times Get 20% off food at The Phoenix by showing your tickets. Last orders 8:45pm ★Offer only valid for the same day as the event you have tickets for Presented by Jomi Events Ltd. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Matt Bianco
Matt Bianco is a UK group formed in 1982 by Mark Reilly (vocals), Danny White (keyboards) and Kito Poncioni (bass), from the ashes of Blue Rondo A La Turk. Their first album Whose Side Are You On? (1984) featured unknown polish vocalist Basia. The LP turned Matt Bianco into one of the biggest acts of the 1980's with hits such as Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed, Half A Minute, More Than I Can Bear. Basia and Danny White left the group after the first album to pursue a solo-career with Sony under the name Basia. Mark Reilly worked with keyboardist Mark Fisher for the next self titled LP Matt Bianco (1986) which included the big hit Yeh Yeh. The next Matt Bianco LP Indigo (1988) was produced by Gloria Estefan's husband Emilio Estefan which included the singles Don't Blame It On That Girl, Good Times & Wap Bam Boogie. Matt Bianco continue to this day collaborating with the cream of UK Jazz musicians along with two incredible albums with Dutch Latin jazz crew New Cool Collective in recent times. The latest double LP The Essential Matt Bianco re-imagined re-loved features 30 tracks from the Matt Bianco catalogue which are either re recorded or remixed. An AGMP Concerts presentation.Read more
Chantel McGregor
Guitar prodigy Chantal McGregor performs rock-blues for the modern age played with an effortless virtuosity.
Gary Crowley's Lost 80s
This Lost 80s is a BBC London special as Gary will be joined by his long time colleague and friend, Mr Robert Elms! Expect the funk, soul, pop and groove from the Eighties and beyond for a very up for it crowd! Resident DJ Stuart Deabill opens up proceedings with his usual eclectic electric mix. Another busy afternoon down the Social awaits!Read more
Rich people behaving badly
Dive into London's posh and scandalous history with an interactive walking tour. Explore the salacious tales of the British upper classes through centuries. Uncover the dramatic stories behind London's first shopping mall and exclusive auction houses. Gossipy historical walking tour led by a qualified City of Westminster tour guide. Royal Academy of Arts Burlington Arcade Sotheby's St. James's Palace St. James's Park Old Queen Street. Wheelchair accessible venues ensure everyone can join in the fun. Infants and small children are welcome to ride in prams or strollers. Service animals are permitted, making sure your furry friends don't miss out. Conveniently located near public transportation options for easy access. Designed to be suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring a great time for everyone. Experience supplied by Terry Silvers Historical Walking Tours All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Amélie Crépy Solo Exhibition
For the first time Amélie will be presenting a solo show during London Craft Week. She will be launching a new line of luxury upholstery fabric hand-dyed in a biodegradable black derived from plant-based dyes. Already known for her handmade ink textiles wall hangings and framed artwork, Amélie will showcase a new collection of artworks made of flax, processed by herself and hand-dyed using foraged materials. Amélie's journey into natural pigments and inks began in 2019, following a severe reaction to a synthetic pigment powder. Determined to find a similarly unique colour with richness and depth, she sought to use only the purest materials and minimal resources. This dedication has culminated in her latest body of work.Read more
About Portman Estate
The Portman Estate is a property estate in Marylebone, Central London. It lies between Oxford Street and Edgware Road, and includes Portman Square, Manchester Square, and some parts of Baker Street and Gloucester Place. The estate was constructed between 1764 and 1810, firstly by Henry William Portman, then by his son Edward Berkeley Portman, whose son Edward would become the first of the Viscounts Portman. The Estate did not carry out the building work itself - it dictated street plans, and then leased the land to speculators and private builders to carry out the actual construction, and the architects such as James Thompson Parkinson were instructed by the Estate.
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