Looking for the best parks in East London? Look no further. Whilst it’s fun to explore the cultural melting pot that is East London, when the hot weather hits, you’ll be ready to visit some of these impressive parks and spend a day in one of London’s many green spaces. Whether you’d like to splash …
A peaceful stretch of water in central London? You might think that it sounds impossible but it really does exist. Regent’s Canal is hidden away in Paddington and runs all the way to Limehouse Basin. Stroll along the nine-mile length of the canal and you will see your fair share of landmarks – Regent’s Park, …
Do you know about the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank’s Mediatheque? Only a select group of Londoners have discovered the joys of this cool little spot, which is hidden inside the shiny glass buildings of the BFI Southbank. Why Visit the BFI Mediatheque? But what is the BFI Mediatheque exactly? In short, it’s a part …
Pickering Place is one of Mayfair’s hidden gems – the smallest square in London is hidden down an unremarkable alleyway. Don’t let the size fool you though – this quaint spot has seen more than its fair share of bad behaviour over the years. It’s a little-known fact that Mayfair’s well-to-do reputation hides a rather …
The Line – London’s first public art trail – meanders a route between Stratford and Greenwich. Sporting 12 striking sculptures along its route, the art walk is a brilliant way to enjoy an ever-changing roster of pieces from well-known names and up-and-coming talent. Here’s what you need to know. London has never had the same …
Rows and rows of small graves, clustered amidst the fallen leaves and undergrowth on the corner of Bayswater Road and Victoria Gate marks one of the most curious spots in London’s Royal Parks – The Hyde Park Pet Cemetery. Blink and you’ll miss it – the cemetery isn’t marked and is rarely open to the …
Hidden in plain sight across the road from St James’s Palace, the Queen Alexandra Memorial is an elaborate memorial commemorating the much-loved wife of King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra of Denmark. Queen Alexandra Memorial Located in the garden wall of Marlborough House, the house in which Alexandra and Edward lived until he was crowned king …
Hidden in the midst of Crystal Palace Park, away from the expansive ruins of the old exhibition, you’ll find one of South London’s most unusual sights – the Crystal Palace dinosaurs. Sporting bulging bodies, they sit placidly, squat-legged and with bulbous features, in various positions around one of the park’s many lakes. Eyes peep from …
Looking for the best things to do in lockdown London this week? Here’s where to start. Brilliant Things to do in Lockdown London This Week Nubya Garcia: Barbican Concerts on Demand Until 24th Mar 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by N U B Y A G A R C I A …
Radio Rooftop is Covent Garden’s exclusive rooftop cocktail bar – but is it worth the hype? After all, a bar that bills itself as an exclusive hideaway and which is renowned for being one of the best rooftop bars in London, not to mention one of the best bars in Covent Garden has a lot …
