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Time to Discover: The Albert Memorial

Strolling through Kensington Gardens, it’s impossible to miss the imposing structure of the Albert Memorial, gilt glistening against stone and sky. But what is really going on with its intricate design? And who was Albert anyway? Like many things in London, it’s easy to stop for a moment to admire the intricate work and then …

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The Kensington Cafe Guide: The Best Coffee Shops in Kensington

Looking for the best cafes and coffee shops in Kensington? Look no further. Here are 8 brilliant coffee shops you shouldn’t miss. Kensington is one of London’s most affluent areas, so it should come as no surprise that it is home to more than its fair share of stellar coffee shops.  Don’t miss this Kensington …

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Music, Memorabilia and More: The V&A is Opening a Huge David Bowie Exhibition in 2025

A monumental David Bowie exhibition is coming to the V&A’s new space. Never-before-seen projects and the Star Man’s most iconic outfits are just the tip of the iceberg. Good news, Bowie fans – the V&A has acquired a massive collection of David Bowie items, which it will put on display in a special new museum …

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22 Brilliant Things to do in Kensington

Kensington has a wealth of destinations for you to explore. From Museum Mile to handsome parks and gardens, these are the things to do in Kensington you shouldn’t miss.  Kensington’s reputation precedes it.  First up, there’s the trilogy of London’s most prestigious (and interesting) museums: the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Science Museum and the …

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Don’t Miss Donatello’s Incredible Sculptures at the V&A Next Month

The first major UK exhibition to explore the talents of Renaissance legend Donatello will open at the V&A next month. Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance will open at the V&A Museum in February 2023. And it looks like an exhibition not to be missed – particularly if you’ve got an intense (albeit niche) interest in 15th …

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Best Hotels in Earl’s Court: Where to Stay in Earl’s Court

Looking for the best places to stay in Earl’s Court? Discover the top hotels in the area with this handy guide. Words by John Rogers Planning a trip to London and decided to bed down in Earl’s Court? An excellent choice, we must say. Although the exhibition centre and concert venue at Earl’s Court has …

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Time to Get Excited – An Immersive David Attenborough Experience  is Coming to London

There’s a full-on immersive David Attenborough documentary experience coming to London. Here’s what you need to know.  The word “immersive” gets thrown around a lot these days. Companies will pretty much chuck it in front of anything to get people’s attention (and it usually works).  But when we heard about this upcoming exhibition, our hearts …

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Colossal News: The World’s Biggest Dinosaur is Coming to the Natural History Museum

In literally massive news, London’s much-loved Natural History Museum is getting a model of the world’s largest dinosaur.  Move over Dippy, a model skeleton of the largest creature known to walk the earth, a Patagotitan, is coming to the Natural History Museum from the 31st of March 2023. Here’s what you need to know. Breaking …

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Getting Down with Dinosaurs: The Natural History Museum is Bringing Back Its New Year’s Eve Party

Looking for an original way to see out 2022 with a bang? How about a dinosaur boogie… and we aren’t talking about a dance with your dad.  After a few years of Covid-related postponement, the Natural History Museum is bringing back its hugely popular New Year’s Eve bash.  It’s not like you’re going to be …

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Sambourne House: The Beautifully Preserved Home of a Famous Victorian Cartoonist

Have you heard of Sambourne House in London? Here’s why you should visit this beautiful home that sits at 18 Stafford Terrace. Words by Kareem Ghezawi  Take a walk down an average London street and you’ll be presented with rows of identical period homes that you typically wouldn’t give much attention to.  But, in truth, …

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