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The Ultimate Self-Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour of London

Put your comfy shoes on folks – we’re going to head on a Harry Potter walking tour of London that will, I 100% guarantee, make you feel like you’ve just stepped into one of the films.  OK, maybe not 100% but at least like 56%.  London just so happens to be a rather magical place …

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Brush Up on Your Skills: The Best Art Classes in London

Ready to channel your inner Da Vinci? It’s time to get creative at the best London art classes.  Sometimes you just get that urge to say screw it, I’m going to quit my day job and become a painter. We’re here to say hold your horses; you might need a little bit of hands-on experience …

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Don’t Miss the Lord Mayor’s Flotilla: The Hot Balloon Parade Brightening Up London’s Skies This Summer

Hurray! The Lord Mayor’s Annual Hot Air Balloon Regatta is on for 2023 (weather permitting).  Keep your eyes peeled on the 21st May (we hope) for a colourful conga of hot air balloons floating through the skies of London – it looks set to be one of the most exciting events taking place in the …

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Best Fabric Shops in London: Where to Buy Fabric in London

Wondering where to buy fabric in London? The capital boasts a whole host of wonderful fabric and haberdashery shops waiting to be explored.  London beholds a treasure trove of fabric stores and haberdashery shops frequented by top designers, professionals, hobbyists, enthusiasts, students and tourists alike.  You don’t even need an interest in fabric to get …

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Get Creative at the Best Pottery Classes in London

Looking to flex your creative muscles in the capital? These pottery classes in London will help you do just that. If you’re of a particular vintage, the idea of pottery will no doubt make you think of that scene between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in Ghost. More recently, pottery has become super cool, with …

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Where to See Animals in London: Your London Safari Guide

Feeling the call of the wild? Here’s where to find animals in London. London’s full of animals, and we’re not talking about ourselves on a team-building gone wild. If you want to get a little slice of nature there are plenty of places in the city where you can do so.  From scouting for deer …

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The Best Charity Shops in London for Snapping up a Bargain

The London charity shops you want on your radar.  Let’s face it: London isn’t short on a charity shop or two.  Whilst we may be a little biassed about this wonderful city, no one can deny the fantastic shopping opportunities the city offers. With a high proportion of the UK’s staggering 9000 charity shops based …

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Leadenhall Market: 700 Years of History and A Touch of Harry Potter Magic

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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All Aboard! These BBQ Boats Are Lighting Up The Waterways in Canary Wharf

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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Best Things to do in Crystal Palace: Dinosaurs, Street Art and More

It’s time to discover South London – from dinos to street art, these are the top things to do in Crystal Palace. Here’s where to dine, drink, visit and more. Although the eponymous Crystal Palace is sadly no longer with us, the area that shared its name remains one of the best-hidden gems in South-East …

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