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The Green Chain Walk: A Different Way to Explore South London

Our step-by-step guide to the fantastic Green Chain Walk.  The Green Chain Walk is one of those South London gems that’s hidden in plain sight. A long-distance walk stretching over 50 miles and split into 11 sections, it’s managed to stay remarkably under the radar of many that live in the areas it winds its …

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Explore Hampstead Heath With These Brilliant Self-Guided Walks

Want to get out and stretch your legs? Here are the best places on Hampstead heath for a hike. If you ever need evidence that London is a green city, Hampstead Heath is it. This stretch of 791 acres of meadows and woodland – a piece of countryside that forgot to get swallowed up by …

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The Best Parks in North London for You to Discover

Looking for the best parks in North London? Don’t miss this insider’s guide.  Summer’s here and we’re ready to explore the great outdoors. In a city that’s 47% green space, it’s not difficult to find a spot to flop, drop and do a spot of sun-worshipping.  While London overall has a number of beautiful parks, …

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The Ultimate Self-Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour of London

Put your comfy shoes on folks – we’re going to head on a Harry Potter walking tour of London that will, I 100% guarantee, make you feel like you’ve just stepped into one of the films.  OK, maybe not 100% but at least like 56%.  London just so happens to be a rather magical place …

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Best Walks in London: Beautiful Walks in Each Part of the City

Keen to get outside, stretch your legs and explore? Aren’t we all.  London might not seem like a walker’s paradise at first glance but – perhaps unsurprisingly given it has so many trees and green spaces that it falls within the UN definition of a forest – it is brimming with places for you to …

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The Ultimate Shoreditch Street Art Guide: 18 Unmissable Spots + Map

Shoreditch is home to a thriving street art scene that’s ever-changing and never boring. The ever-cool hub of London’s urban art, don’t miss these Shoreditch street art spots – complete with a Shoreditch street art map for you to do your own free tour. You can’t write a series about street art in London without …

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So… Why On Earth Are There So Many Parakeets in London?

Spotted the rather controversial parakeets in London? No doubt you’ve seen them darting across London’s skies. A flash of bright green splitting through the air, quickly followed by another and another.  It used to be that the most exciting colour you’d see on a bird was the red plumage on an aggressive robin, but that …

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The Ultimate London Quiz – How Well Do You Really Know London?

Think you know London? We’ve devised this devilishly difficult London quiz that will put your London knowledge to the test.  We hope you’ve been brushing up on your London knowledge. There’s only one way to find out – 33 totally random questions to separate the London know-it-alls from the wannabes.  Give it a whizz. London …

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Time to Discover: Richmond Park – Exploring London’s Famous Deer Park

Richmond Park is a gorgeous spot – one of London’s Royal Parks and the perfect spot to explore. Planning your trip? Here’s what you need to know before you go. Why Should I Visit Richmond Park? London isn’t exactly known as a wildlife watching hotspot, but that’s the main appeal of Richmond Park. This expansive …

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Walking The Line: Discovering London’s Art Walk

The Line – London’s first public art trail – meanders a route between Stratford and Greenwich. Sporting 12 striking sculptures along its route, the art walk is a brilliant way to enjoy an ever-changing roster of pieces from well-known names and up-and-coming talent. Here’s what you need to know.  London has never had the same …

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