Looking for things to do in London in January? Add these fun events to your calendar. Once the magic of Christmas has subsided and the decorations have been packed away, you might think London in January sounds a little bit, well, depressing. Though you couldn’t be more wrong: Winter in London cannot be beaten. The …
Looking for the best pies in London? Whether you’re after a comforting classic or a slice of something sweet, the city is full of spots offering some truly fantastic pies. Words by Austin Hodge London’s eateries have been perfecting the art of combining buttery pastry with rich and indulgent fillings for hundreds of years. Which …
Sight and Sound has announced the top 100 films of all time… And BFI Southbank will be showing them all between January and March. A question that often gets thrown around the London x London office… What is the greatest film of all time? Well, Sight and Sound, aka the folk behind the most influential …
Come rain or shine, igloo restaurants in London offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious food and the city’s impressive skyline – a match made in heaven. Words by Sam Jeans London is a gorgeous city to visit when the festive spirit is flowing, and that’s when its igloo restaurants come into their own with …
Scuttling beneath the streets of London is Clerkenwell’s historic Mail Rail. Once the postal service hub, it is now a unique, interactive ride 21 metres below ground. Here you can climb aboard the miniature train, explore the original tunnels and learn how the postal railway in London began. Words by Karen Olney Now, what if …
Discover the best small museums in London – these spots are designed to fascinate and educate you. Words by Austin Hodge Sure, London’s well known museums offer plenty of insight into history, but they’re often jam-packed with tourists and difficult to snag a ticket to. Instead, these unique hidden gems feature collections on cartoons, gardens, …
Looking for the best restaurants in Kentish Town? These are the tasty spots you need to hit up on your next trip. Words by Karen Olney Kentish Town might be renowned for being a residential oasis amongst the bustling streets of London, but here you can also find a rich tapestry of eateries taking inspiration …
Spotted the mosaics of Shepherdess Walk? Here’s what you need to know about this hidden spot in London. Words by Olivier Guiberteau On the surface, Shepherdess Walk, just a stone’s throw from Regents Canal in Hackney, is like any other London street. A jumble of smart terraced townhouses and lower-income housing blended with the kind …
Looking for the best restaurants in Bethnal Green? These are the top places to dine in the area. Words by Janet Simmons Bethnal Green is authentic East London at its best. With trendy Shoreditch just around the corner, Bethnal Green has fast become one of the coolest places to hang out in the capital. And …
Searching for the best examples of London’s Gothic architecture? Here’s where to find them. When you think of the Gothic era, we bet your mind immediately jumps to the otherworldly Victorian authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, dark misty evenings filled with high tension, and shadowy figures. In fact, London …
