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Goodwin’s Court – The Covent Garden Gem You’ve Never Heard Of

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 …

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23-24 Leinster Gardens: Scoping Out London’s Quirky Fake Houses

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 …

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Nunhead Cemetery – Visiting South London’s Gothic Gem

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 …

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Time to Explore: Victoria Park

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 – …

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London in Lockdown – Now We Have an Exit Strategy, This is What it Means For You

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 …

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Virtual Tours of London: Interactive Experiences To Explore The Best of the City

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 …

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Harry Potter in London: Magical Filming Locations + Attractions You Have to See

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 …

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