Too many things to do in London and not enough days in your trip to fit them into? Make sure you schedule some night time activities in your London itinerary. London comes alive after dark and you don’t want to miss seeing the city lit up in all its twinkling glory. Here are our favourite things […]
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Updated August 2017 There comes a time in your visit to London when you are hankering for either a decent coffee or an edible bite to eat that won’t do major damage to your budget. And invariably you are standing in front of the golden arches, any one of its competitors or the local tourist trap […]
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When it comes to British food traditions, is there anything more perfectly English than the institution of afternoon tea? Possibly fish and chips or a roast dinner but they are not nearly as exciting or filled with ritual as a proper English afternoon tea with all the trimmings and ceremony. Whether you are visiting London […]
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Aug
A trip to London is usually full of visits to monuments, galleries and museums, but take some time out to enjoy the city’s green spaces. No matter the season, a walk through London’s famous parks and gardens is a gentler way to soak up the city’s atmosphere. This is my guide to London’s parks and […]
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Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows Do picnics get you excited like our friend Mole from Wind in the Willows? I love them. There’s nothing quite like spreading out your blanket on the grass in the sunshine and unwrapping all the treats from your picnic basket. Summer in London is all about lush green parks […]