Stumbling from the bright lights and constant bustle of Covent Garden into the quiet environs of Goodwin’s Court is like stepping into the pages of a Dickens (or Harry Potter) novel. Gone are the crowds and the street performers, replaced instead with a sombre solitude and a terrace of near-perfectly preserved Georgian houses. This is …
Dulwich Park might be one of the less well-known parks in South London but it’s a treasure to those lucky enough to have discovered its leafy environs. I have to be honest, Dulwich Park was one of my family’s favourite parks when I was a child. Somehow, I’ve never quite broken the habit of spending …
The fake houses of Leinster Gardens are testament to the fact that in London, things are not always as they seem. At first glance there’s nothing particularly special to see as you’re strolling down this quiet road in Bayswater, flanked by stately houses and trees. It’s only when you look closely at numbers 23 and …
Nunhead Cemetery is one of London’s more unusual spaces – part cemetery, part wilderness and nature reserve with a curious past. It’s an attractive, albeit sombre place to explore. It is one of the “Magnificent Seven” – the seven cemeteries built in a ring around London in the 19th century to help counteract the overcrowding …
As London’s third-largest park, Victoria Park is no secret to east Londoners, but is one of the city’s unsung heroes. Planning your trip? Here’s what you need to know before you go. 218 acres of cultivated green space, wide parkland interspersed with tennis courts, a bowling green, fountains, cafes and lakes – Victoria Park – …
Boris’ landmark speech yesterday has been nothing if not divisive – with some people saying he’s gone too far and others disappointed that he hasn’t gone far enough. Ultimately, only time and the statistics will tell. While it might sound like nothing much has changed, we have entered a new stage of lockdown and, with …
London might be on lockdown but that doesn’t mean you can’t access the wealth of art, culture and attractions the city has to offer. From gallery viewings to Buckingham Palace, there are so many cool destinations you can explore from the comfort of your home. Time to explore London’s best virtual tours. Virtual Tours of …
It’s official. Harry Potter is the boy who lived – more than 20 years after Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone first hit the shelves and we STILL can’t get enough of him. London just so happens to be a rather magical place for Harry Potter fans. In fact, I’ll go as far as saying …
London is a surprisingly walkable city – what better way to explore it than on foot? Planning to do something a little different? Check out these three self-guided London walks to help you explore. There’s always something to see in London. Whether it’s your first time, fiftieth time or you just so happen to live …
The K Spa is an award-winning spa tucked away in Shepherd’s Bush in the K West Hotel. Here’s why you need to go. There’s nothing I love more than a spa day, but the K Spa is my favourite find of recent months. In the K West Hotel in Shepherd’s Bush, it’s the perfect day …
