The Phoenix Garden is a rare green space embedded in London’s busy West End – here’s a sneak preview of its secrets and why you need to see it for yourself. Words by Sam Jean We hear a lot about London’s grandiose green spaces like Regent’s Park and Hyde Park – and we can’t speak …
Most people wouldn’t put a trip to a giant storage warehouse at the top of their list of must-see London spots, but most people haven’t come across the London Transport Museum’s Acton Depot. The depot is only open for a select number of open days each year, so nab your tickets fast when they’re released. …
Ensconced down a small side street off of The Strand near Covent Garden, Carting Lane is home to one of the 19th century’s most bizarre (and brilliant) inventions. On the face of it, it looks like the other gas lamps dotted around the area, but the Patent Sewer Ventilating Lamp is anything but. The Story …
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 …
From the classics to the downright quirky. Discover 86 of the best things you should not miss in London with this handy guide. First of all, let’s start this feature by acknowledging the cold, hard truth: It’s pretty tough to pick the best things to do in London. Even as a team of avid London …
Ready to discover London’s ice rinks? When the winter months set in and Christmas looms large in the calendar, there are two things we find ourselves saying: where’s the mulled wine? And pass the skates. It’s time to wrap up warm and make your way to one of London’s many ice skating rinks for a …
Looking for a good London market? From food to fashion, these are the stellar spots you shouldn’t miss. When it comes to London markets, you’re spoiled for choice. The city boasts a diverse and lively market scene that ranges from gorgeous covered food emporia to markets bursting with antiques and flea finds. Looking for the …
This year is barely over and you’re already wondering what you can do in the next. Luckily we’ve got you covered with a guide of things to do in London on New Year’s Day 2024. New Year in London. It can be a nightmare or a daydream (depending on how hungover you are). Transportation is …
Looking for something to spice up the Christmas Eve weekend? We’ve totally got you covered. Whoever you are, this weekend is a biggun. It’s the blowout before Christmas. Naturally London is offering you more wonderful ways to get into the Christmas spirit than you could feasibly attend. In order to make things easy for you …
Bringing in the New Year in London? You’ve got a lot of options. Here’s a guide to the best of them. Ready for a bold claim? London is the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve. There’s just so much to choose from. You can rave until the early hours of New Year’s Day. You …
