St Dunstan in the East is one of London’s more unusual spots. After all, how many parks are set in the ruins of an abandoned church? Here’s why you need to visit this tranquil spot in the heart of the City. London is the gift that keeps on giving – the city is packed with …
Looking for things to do in London? Look no further than the ultimate London bucket list. Over 150 cool and quirky things to keep you entertained – from the big landmarks to off-the-beaten path finds. Let’s go. “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” – Samuel Johnson so sagely said …
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Happiness Forgets, the award-winning speakeasy on Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. Recently, owner Ali Burgess has opened up a sister cocktail bar next door and, of course, I was dying to go and discover the bar for myself. When I arrived, I was pretty much buzzing …
Everyone knows about London’s bridges – Tower Bridge, London Bridge… even the controversial Millennium Bridge (which had to close as soon as it opened for some time because it wobbled too much). But did you know about the Greenwich Foot Tunnel? Deep under the Thames lies a public pathway between the north and south side …
Greenwich is one of my favourite parts of London. It’s full of life, easily accessible from just about anywhere, and packed with fantastic coffee shops and restaurants. Greenwich is home to one of the best parks in the city, where visitors regularly spend hours enjoying the greenery and incredible views. So, after a morning in …
Little Mercies is the kind of cool neighbourhood hangout every Londoner wishes they had within stumbling distance of your house but most of us don’t. Pared back decor, relaxed atmosphere, friendly service – there’s a lot to love about this Crouch End bar. Still, it all pales in comparison to the two stars of the …
It’s no secret that there are plenty of brilliant cocktail bars in London, but Bethnal Green’s very own French-inspired bar Coupette should be at the top of your list. Take it from me – I’ve made my way through many, many cocktails in the search of London’s best bars. From the outside, Coupette has that …
It sounds too perfect to be true – a floating barge bobbing on a mooring in the King’s Cross section of Regent’s Canal that doubles up as the city’s most idiosyncratic bookshop. Little surprise that the book barge Word on the Water is beloved by pretty much everyone who comes across it. Not only is …
How much do you really know about central London’s newest Bridge? Discover everything you need to know with these interesting facts about the Millennium Bridge – complete with some handy tips for visiting. At only 21 years old, the Millennium Bridge stands proudly as one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Thousands of Londoners use it …
I think it’s fair to say that this pandemic has taken a toll on most of us, and last week Matt Jukes, Professor Catherine Loveday, and Tabish Khan got involved in an interesting panel discussion to talk about all things memory, art, and the effects of lockdown. Matt Jukes is a London-based artist, and his …
