It’s not often that you stumble across a medieval burial ground that’s hidden in plain sight a few minutes walk from London Bridge is it? If it wasn’t for the curious collection of ribbons and flowers in varying states of decay decorating the railings, you might never know that you’d come across Cross Bones Cemetery: …
Chug your way to the top of Shooters Hill to visit the brilliantly eccentric Severndroog Castle. As you make your way along the quiet path, there’s little to pre-empt the appearance of London’s strangest fortress. Just a few small signs let you know you’re on the right track. Suddenly, there it is – triangular-shaped and …
Planning to visit London? Don’t miss this London tourist map complete with 36 of London’s top attractions – in both interactive and printable forms. You know that here at London x London we are ALL about giving you practical information that helps you really get to the nitty gritty of an awesome trip. Well, nothing …
Visiting London and want to tackle the city’s biggest attractions? The London Pass helps you to explore many of our fair city’s landmarks whilst also cutting down your costs. But is it worth it? Here’s what you need to know. We’ll be honest. London can be a hellishly expensive city to spend time in – …
Lyaness, the cocktail bar at Sea Containers, had some big boots to fill. Its predecessor, Dandelyan, was named The Best Bar in the World – so it came as a surprise when the man behind it, Ryan Chetiyawardana announced he’d be closing it and replacing it with a new bar and a new concept… Lyaness. …
A few short steps from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden, Seven Dials offers an alternate take on central London – one filled with quirky and independent shops and more than its fair share of cool bars. Time to explore… Cool Things to do in Seven Dials Sitting smack bang in the middle of …
Peeking out from layers of foliage, The Churchill Arms is a testament to the fact that London really loves to show its bonkers side from time to time. But why is this pub covered in flowers and dedicated to Winston Churchill? And more importantly, is it one of the best pubs in Kensington? All will …
12th Knot might not be quite as famous as Lyaness downstairs, but Sea Containers’ upstairs bar is no second-placer. Offering iconic views over the Thames and rather perfect drinks, it’s a stellar cocktail bar that you need to visit. If you haven’t visited, our 12th Knot review tells you exactly why you should… 12th Knot: …
The Barbican Conservatory is one of London’s hidden gems – a giant botanical garden in the middle of the sprawling Barbican complex. It’s time to explore. The Barbican is one of our favourite free London spots – a huge complex of striking Brutalist architecture in the City of London, it’s a cool cultural hub that …
Plans. We need plans. Plans to look forward to after yet another year of staying home, breaking Netflix, and staring out the window at the rain. Luckily, London always has something up its sleeve and this particular something comes under the guise of two simple words: Bombay Bustle. We’re still dreaming about our trip to …
