Wondering what to do in London in spring? We’ve got you covered. The (marginally) warmer weather, streets lined with gorgeous blooms, and – dare we say it – the possibility of it being dry enough for beer gardens really gets Londoners excited for spring. After a couple of less-than-ideal years, it’s safe to say that …
Winter can be grim, but it’s time to take the season into your own hands. Get out there and beat those winter blues in London. London rarely gets enough winter snow to make the city look like a winter wonderland – instead, we get grey skies, short days, and bucketloads of rain. No wonder we …
Look at any photo of Trafalgar Square and you’ll notice that the imposing Nelson’s Column is surrounded by four rather casual-looking lions. But do you know why these lions were chosen? Fear not, as we’re about to lift the lid on the hidden secrets of the Trafalgar Square Lions. The popular tourist hotspot Trafalgar Square …
Wands and cauldrons ahoy! It’s one of the city’s worst kept secrets that there are a few locations claiming to be the real Diagon Alley in London. Remember the magic in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone when Hagrid first takes Harry through the Leaky Cauldron to discover the magical shopping lane of Diagon Alley …
