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Things to Do in London: 2 Places From Harrison Webb
This guide turns I Tried London's Most Expensive Supermarket from Harrison Webb into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around London. The mapped places include a cake shop and a department store. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Harrison Webb explored the massive Selfridges food hall, expressing shock at the high prices of luxury items like a £490 gold leaf macaroon and a £600 Dolce & Gabbana toaster. While he found some items surprisingly reasonable, he concluded that the store's clever displays and premium branding are designed to entice shoppers into expensive impulse purchases. His most memorable moment was discovering a crate of wine priced at £5,500 in the fine wine section.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cake shop stop or short itinerary in London.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Selfridges
Department Store in 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - Ladurée
Cake Shop in 1 The Market, London WC2E 8RA, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- chocolate covered strawberries
Experiences captured
- visited Selfridges grocery store
- browsed the luxury chocolate section
- viewed the Jelly Bean display
- explored the homewear and utensils section
- inspected high-end kitchen appliances
- toured the extensive wine and spirits cellar
- searched for the most expensive bottle of wine
Planning notes for London
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated on the River Thames and contains a documented history spanning approximately 2,000 years. Originally established by the Romans as Londinium around AD 47, the city serves as a primary center for historical heritage, architecture, and traditional culture. Historical Heritage The city contains four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey.
Must-try foods nearby
- Full English Breakfast
A quintessential London staple often enjoyed at traditional 'caffs' like Terry's Cafe. - Sunday Roast
A weekly tradition found in nearly every London pub, consisting of roasted meat (beef, lamb, or chicken) served with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy. - Fish and Chips
The city's most iconic takeaway, featuring fresh white fish (usually cod or haddock) in a golden, crispy batter. - Salt Beef Bagel (Beigel)
An East End classic synonymous with Brick Lane's 24-hour bakeries. Thick, tender slices of cured salt beef are piled high into a chewy boiled bagel. - Chicken Tikka Masala
Widely regarded as Britain's national dish, this creamy, tomato-based curry is best experienced in the curry houses of Brick Lane.
When to go: The best time to visit London is during the late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October) when the weather is mild and the city’s parks are in full bloom or changing color. While summer offers the warmest temperatures and longest daylight.
Local tips
- Use a contactless card or mobile device for all public transport to benefit from automatic daily and weekly fare capping.
- Always stand on the right side of escalators in the Underground to allow others to pass on the left.
- Check your restaurant bill for a discretionary service charge, typically 12.5%, as no additional tip is expected if it is included.
- Be vigilant with your mobile phone in crowded areas and near roads to prevent snatch-and-grab thefts by moped or bike riders.
What travelers are noticing
- V&A East Museum opening in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- The London Museum's grand relocation to Smithfield Market
- The 'Elizabeth 100' celebrations marking the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II
Official tourism resource
The official destination guide for London from the British Tourist Authority, providing travel information, attractions, and itineraries for the capital.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in London from this video?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to London.
What are the must-try foods in London?
Creator picks from the video include chocolate covered strawberries. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.