The Barbican Conservatory is one of London’s hidden gems – a giant botanical garden in the middle of the sprawling Barbican complex. It’s time to explore. The Barbican is one of our favourite free London spots – a huge complex of striking Brutalist architecture in the City of London, it’s a cool cultural hub that …
Postman’s Park is one of London’s secret spots – a touching and sad memorial to Londoners who lost their lives in heroic acts. Tucked away in the City of London, a short walk away from St Paul’s Cathedral, Postman’s Park is certainly one of London’s quirkier spots. While it might not look like anything special …
No, you’re not dreaming. You can catch the Northern Lights right here in London in the form of Borealis: a breathtaking spectacular at Guildhall Yard between the 11th and 22nd December. Who needs Scandinavia? It’s shaping up to be a rather stellar Christmas in the capital, after all, so don your cosiest layers and don’t …
London’s history stretches way back – including to Londinium – the ancient Roman city that stood where the City of London does today. Ready to discover the remains of Roman London? Let’s explore. Hidden amidst the streets of London, you’ll find the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire that formed the foundation of what the …
Liverpool Street’s bar scene is surprisingly good. From secret cocktail bars to swanky rooftop joints, Liverpool Street and its surroundings are awash with a surprising number of cool drinking spots. These are the ones you shouldn’t miss. The Best Bars in Liverpool Street Jin Bo Law £££ View this post on Instagram A post shared …
Think you know everything there is to know about the 1666 fire? We’re about to blow your mind with these Great Fire of London facts. As one of the most famous fires in history, the Great Fire of 1666 swept through the capital, leaving a trail of devastation and desperate Londoners behind it. Leaders at …
The London Mithraeum is one of London’s hidden treasures. A Roman temple tucked underneath the Bloomberg buildings, let’s discover one of the city’s most important archaeological sites. Do you ever come across one of those unusual places in London that you never knew existed? The London Mithraeum was that place for me. Never in a …
St Dunstan in the East is one of London’s more unusual spots. After all, how many parks are set in the ruins of an abandoned church? Here’s why you need to visit this tranquil spot in the heart of the City. London is the gift that keeps on giving – the city is packed with …
Standing well above eye level on the corner of Cock Lane (*giggle*) and Giltspur Street on what used to be a rather unpalatable part of the City of London, there’s a statue of a curiously fat golden boy, arms crossed and staring petulantly into the distance. This is the very spot where the Great Fire …
