Regents Canal London – 4 fun things to do
If you want to visit London but wish for something a little more tranquil than Oxford Street or Bond Street, then the myriad of relaxed …
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Your guide to the vintage markets of London
London ‘vintage’ is a whole scene that extends to music, fashion, and furniture. Originally the term ‘vintage’ applied in France, to scavengers who went through …
The Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens, London
I visited the treetop walkway at Kew gardens a couple of years ago with my son and and returned recently with my daughter and some …
Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens – beautiful botanical paintings
When I first visited the Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens a couple of years ago, I was completely entranced not only by the beautiful …
Churchill war rooms in London – into Churchill’s underground bunker
For a fascinating glimpse into the world of London during the Second World War, you must go underground into the Churchill War Rooms to get …
Weekend in London at the Mandarin Oriental – Podcast 06
In Podcast Episode 6 in my travel podcast series, I’m in London for a winter weekend meeting up with friends and staying at the fabulous …
To Kensington Palace and tea at the Orangery – in London
Kensington Palace in London has been a home to members of the Royal family since 1689 when the palace was purchased by King William III …
The Queen’s ice-cream van – at Buckingham Palace
On my visit to Buckingham Palace , we ended our tour of the Palace with an ice cream – why not? Our visit was sparked …
Christmas at the Geffrye museum in London
The Geffrye Museum in London is one of those local secrets that most visitors never hear about, but once you visit you’ll want to recommend …
The Dennis Severs’ house in London – visit a Georgian home
As I arrived at the Dennis Severs’ house in the Shoreditch neighbourhood of London, there was not much to distinguish it from the others in …
A free day out in Greenwich – in London
We arrived by river at Greenwich with a friend, on one of the commuter ferries that run up and down the Thames, giving us a …