Jack the Ripper Exhibition at Museum in Docklands
Monday March 31, 2008
From 15 May to 2 November 2008, Jack the Ripper and the East End exhibition is on at Museum in Docklands. Expect to see surviving documents and artifacts from ... Read More
What You Don't Always See
Sunday March 30, 2008
This spelling mistake was found on the corner of Great Russell Street and Tottenham Court Road. It's been there for years and I'm always surprised no-one has amended it. Look ... Read More
Heathrow Terminal 5 Problems
Saturday March 29, 2008
I'd been avoiding commenting on the 'teething' problems of Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 but, as you already know, I was involved in the trials that were supposed to stop ... Read More
Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising - Fun Event
Saturday March 29, 2008
Museums At Night With Wallace And Gromit and Shaun The Sheep!
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
Friday 19 May 2008, 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Admission £1 (includes entry to the museum collection)
Suitable ... Read More
Start of British Summer Time - Change The Clocks
Friday March 28, 2008
Don't forget British Summer Time (BST) begins at 1am on Sunday 30 March 2008 so you'll need to change your clocks and watches forward one hour. Be aware that since ... Read More
Easter Skate This Weekend
Thursday March 27, 2008
Due to unprecedented weather conditions last week, the fancy dress Easter Bunny Stroll was canceled. It will now take place on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 2pm. (Please note that ... Read More
Horniman Museum Family Tours
Thursday March 27, 2008
The Horniman Museum is a great family museum in south London. They have some family-friendly tours coming up:
Family Tours with Mr Horniman
Wed 16 April / Wed 28 May / Thurs ... Read More
Xstrata Treetop Walkway at Kew
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Kew Gardens is starting its Year of the Tree Festival in May 2008 and right now they are busy building a treetop walkway (click on pic to see bigger). It'll ... Read More
Twinings Tea Shop on The Strand
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Twinings have had their Strand shop since 1717. You'll find it opposite the Royal Courts of Justice. As well as selling a wide range of teas, there is also a ... Read More
New James Bond Exhibition
Tuesday March 25, 2008
For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond
17 April 2008 - 1 March 2009
To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, Imperial War Museum London has the first major ... Read More
Beijing Olympic Torch Relay
Tuesday March 25, 2008
The Beijing Olympic Torch is coming to London on Sunday 6 April 2008 as part of the global Olympic Torch Relay in the run up to the Beijing Olympic Games. ... Read More
Clemens en August - Exclusive Menswear Sales in London
Monday March 24, 2008
Clemens en August is a seriously exclusive fashion label that doesn't have stores but instead chooses to go on "selling tours". Clemens en August was started by designer Alexander Brenninkmeijer ... Read More
National Gallery Free Trail
Monday March 24, 2008
The National Gallery has a free trail for early readers (young children) called 'Seeing Things'. I tried it out with some young friends and they really enjoyed the activities. The ... Read More
Moore at Kew in the Springtime
Sunday March 23, 2008
Kew Gardens is a photographer's paradise at the best of times but until the end of the month you can also see 28 large-scale bronze Henry Moore sculptures throughout Kew's ... Read More
St. George's Day Free E-Cards
Sunday March 23, 2008
St George Unofficial Bank Holiday is an independent group who want a national bank holiday for England on our patron saint day: St. George's Day on 23 April. They have ... Read More
TripAdvisor's 2008 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels
Saturday March 22, 2008
TripAdvisor have compiled their 2008 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels, chosen by their members, and I'm afraid to say four of the UK top ten are London hotels. This saddens me ... Read More
Huge Acts at The O2
Saturday March 22, 2008
The O2 has announced concert dates from four of the world's biggest acts:
Mary J Blige - 3 June 2008
Leonard Cohen - 17 July 2008
Nickelback - 19 September 2008
Bryan Adams - ... Read More
London Eye Easter Fun
Friday March 21, 2008
I went down to the London Eye last night in the rain to see the light projection on the Shell Centre, the building next door. I don't feel this photo ... Read More
Kid's Zone at The National Army Museum
Friday March 21, 2008
I told you yesterday about the National Army Museum but today I wanted to let you now about the Kid's Zone at The National Army Museum which is a great ... Read More
National Army Museum
Thursday March 20, 2008
The National Army Museum has five floors of exhibits showing the history of the British Army and its impact on others. There are four permanent gallery displays and an extensive ... Read More
Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race 2008
Thursday March 20, 2008
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is on Saturday 29 March 2008. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is a rowing race along the River Thames with teams from Oxford ... Read More
Museum of London
Wednesday March 19, 2008
I visited the Museum of London recently as even though the lower galleries are closed there is still loads to see including London Before London, Roman London, and Medieval London. ... Read More
James Blunt at The O2
Tuesday March 18, 2008
Following the success of the number one album All Lost Souls, James Blunt will end his highly anticipated UK tour at The O2 on Tuesday 14 October 2008, the only ... Read More
London Harness Horse Parade
Monday March 17, 2008
The London Harness Horse Parade is an annual event that takes place every Easter Monday. It is a wonderful opportunity to see working horses such as the Friesian horses from ... Read More
New Attractions at London Zoo
Monday March 17, 2008
There are two major new attractions at London Zoo:
Rhinos of Nepal provides a fantastic new home for the one horned rhinos, highlighting ZSL's conservation work with these "armour-plated" giants. The ... Read More
Save 20% at London Attractions
Sunday March 16, 2008
Discount Britian can help you save 20% at top London attractions and restaurants for up to six people. All you need to do is visit the Discount Britain website and ... Read More
Leon Doesn't Want You to Think It's Closed
Friday March 14, 2008
While building work is going on in the same building, Leon on Carnaby Street doesn't want you to think it's closed. Look at the size of this sign!
Leon (Spitalfields) Review
How ... Read More
Modern Tea Room Next to St. Paul's Cathedral
Friday March 14, 2008
Tea is located next to St. Paul's Cathedral. It's a contemporary tea room which aims to open up the world of specialty tea to everyone. I've found the staff very ... Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in London
Friday March 14, 2008
Put on your best green clothes, it's time to celebrate the fair isle's patron saint's day. It's St. Patrick's Day weekend time! London has a big Parade and Festival tomorrow ... Read More
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Thursday March 13, 2008
The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology has an incredible 80,000 objects in its collection and is designated by the UK government as 'of outstanding importance'. It's hidden down the same ... Read More
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Wednesday March 12, 2008
The Royal Parks Foundation is the charity for London's eight Royal Parks and they are planning ah half marathon (13 miles) on Sunday 12 October 2008, starting and finishing in ... Read More
London Easter School Holidays Are Not at Easter
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Because Easter is so early this year (21-24 March 2008), London schools are delaying their 'Easter holiday'. You can expect to find the attractions full of London school-age children between ... Read More
Easter in London
Wednesday March 12, 2008
I have compiled the Top 10 fun things to do this Easter in London from the church services at the major London landmark places of worship, such as St Martin-in-the-Fields ... Read More
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
Tuesday March 11, 2008
The 33rd Annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival will also celebrate Mr. Punch's 346th birthday near the very spot that Samuel Pepys first saw Mr Punch in England ... Read More
London Street Sign Coffee Tables
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Authentic City of Westminster (central London) street signs are being turned into coffee tables! The original street signs were designed by Sir Misha Black and the tables are designed ... Read More
Love Your London Museum Day
Monday March 10, 2008
On Saturday 15 March 2008, four London museums will join together for a 'Love your London Museum' day as they compete for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize for museums and ... Read More
Jeremy Bentham - Dead Body on Display
Monday March 10, 2008
Jeremy Bentham asked for his body to be put on display in a wooden cabinet after his death - and that's what happened. Find out where to see this bizarre ... Read More
Last Chance to See Moore at Kew
Sunday March 9, 2008
Kew Gardens is a photographer's paradise at the best of times but right now you can also see 28 large-scale bronze Henry Moore sculptures throughout Kew's unique 300 acre World ... Read More
Hope & Greenwood Sweetie Shop
Saturday March 8, 2008
Hope & Greenwood Sweetie Shop is a cornucopia of classic confectionery. Their Covent Garden shop has a huge array of much loved traditional sweets in old fashioned glass jars and ... Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in London
Friday March 7, 2008
Although St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, here in London we too like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day is actually on 17 March but we ... Read More
Edward Bramah Tea Expert Died
Thursday March 6, 2008
Edward Bramah was one of those great British eccentrics. He had a lifelong obsession with all things 'tea' and created the world's first tea and coffee museum here in London. ... Read More
Daily Mail Ideal Home Show 2008
Thursday March 6, 2008
The Daily Mail Ideal Home Show 2008 is on from Friday 14 March to Sunday 6 April 2008 and this year the Ideal Home Show celebrates 100 years of Innovation ... Read More
Affordable Art Fair
Wednesday March 5, 2008
The Affordable Art Fair is back in Battersea Park, south London, from Thursday 13 March 2008. The Affordable Art Fair lasts for four days and gives you the opportunity to ... Read More
Documentary on China's Terracotta Army
Tuesday March 4, 2008
On Thursday 13 March 2008 at 6-8.15pm, there is a free event at the British Museum with the TV presenter Dan Snow talking about the making of the BBC2 documentary: ... Read More
London Eye Lindt Chocolate Easter Treat
Monday March 3, 2008
The London Eye has teamed up with Lindt chocolate to raise money for ChildLine – the confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people. The London Eye landscape will be ... Read More
Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
Monday March 3, 2008
The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair is on from Wednesday 12 March 2008 to Sunday 16 March 2008 and is packed with ideas for decorating, gardening, cooking, and crafts, ... Read More
LSE Cheap London Accommodation
Sunday March 2, 2008
The London School of Economics offers very reasonably priced accommodation in central London during their school holidays. Single rooms start at £32 and twin rooms from £50 per room, per ... Read More
Free Tube Travel for Children
Saturday March 1, 2008
Children can travel free on London buses and the London Underground but you may need a photocard, depending on their age. Find out all you need to know when traveling ... Read More