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Julianna Barnaby

Julianna Barnaby is the Founder of London x London. A born and bred Londoner and award-winning blogger she loves to delve into the cool, interesting and quirky spots that make London such a dynamic city.

Leadenhall Market is London’s most beautiful market – tucked away in the heart of The City. Discover the fascinating history of the market as well as the bars, restaurants, shops and Harry Potter filming locations you shouldn’t miss when you’re visiting the market.  Leadenhall Market is a beautiful covered marketplace in the City of London. …

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How to get your boat BBQ on in London.  There are several facts in life. Amongst them: Londoners love boats and Londoners love barbecues. Thinking about it, it was only ever a matter of time before someone put the two together and created London’s first BBQ Boats.  That’s exactly what the people at Skuna Boats …

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The teeny tiny area of Primrose Hill may be sandwiched between the bigger areas of Camden, Belsize Park et al but it’s retained a fiercely independent neighbourhood vibe – complete with a few excellent cafes and coffee shops. Looking for the best cafes in Primrose Hill? These are the spots that should be on your …

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Keen to get outside, stretch your legs and explore? Aren’t we all.  London might not seem like a walker’s paradise at first glance but – perhaps unsurprisingly given it has so many trees and green spaces that it falls within the UN definition of a forest – it is brimming with places for you to …

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Looking for the best cafes and coffee shops in Kensington? Look no further. Here are 8 brilliant coffee shops you shouldn’t miss. Kensington is one of London’s most affluent areas, so it should come as no surprise that it is home to more than its fair share of stellar coffee shops.  Don’t miss this Kensington …

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Eight of the best Primrose Hill Watering holes for you to discover. The pretty neighbourhood of Primrose Hill boasts some rather brilliant drinking holes – no dingy Wetherspoons allowed. Looking for the best Primrose Hill pubs? These are the boozers you should have on your list.  The Best Pubs in Primrose Hill The Lansdowne  View …

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Tired of staring at the same old four walls? These brilliant plant shops in London will help you bring your home to life.  You might not think it but purchasing your first houseplant is kind of a *big deal*.  Not only do houseplants scream “successful adulting” but they’re also touted to have health benefits like …

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Just across from the main body of Hampstead Heath, you will find one of London’s most ethereal spots – Hampstead Hill Gardens and Pergola.  Yes, you heard us right. While you’ve been tramping across the expanses of the heath and soaking up the view from Parliament, this little gem has been sitting just around the …

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Sometimes we all need to stretch our legs in nature. Here’s where you can do just that – the best woodlands and forests in and near London. Lush as London is, sometimes you need something grand – a gigantic green space to explore at your leisure. These fantastic forests in and around London are perfect …

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Looking for the best gardens in London? These are the gorgeous spots you shouldn’t miss.  There’s something so nice about escaping to one of London’s green spaces – particularly on those (seemingly rare) days when the sun is on full blast and even the dourest Londoner starts smiling.  While at first glance London might seem …

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