Open House London - Where Do You Want To See?
Thursday August 30, 2012
Open House London is a chance to go inside interesting buildings across London - many of which are usually closed to the public. And to make it even more fun ... Read More
Great River Race 2012
Wednesday August 29, 2012
The Great River Race is an annual event in September sometimes known as London's River Marathon. Tower Bridge is one of the most popular spectator spots so I would recommend ... Read More
My Adventure in London - Book Review
Monday August 27, 2012
This children's book about London is more than just a guidebook. It's a scrapbook souvenir giving the under 10s plenty of reasons to collect items around town and stick them ... Read More
Mayor's Thames Festival 2012
Sunday August 26, 2012
The Mayor's Thames Festival is an annual event in September and this year coincides with the closing weekend of the London 2012 Games, and the Mayor's - and the city's ... Read More
Whitewater Rafting in London
Thursday August 23, 2012
Last year I got to try whitewater rafting at the Lea Valley White Water Centre and this year it has been used as the London 2012 Olympics Canoe Slalom venue. ... Read More
I was in the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Tuesday August 21, 2012
While London awaits the start of the Paralympic Games on 29 August, I have just about got over the madness of being a member of the volunteer cast for the ... Read More
Fortnum & Mason
Monday August 20, 2012
Fortnum & Mason, The Queen's grocer, has been on Piccadilly for over 300 years. I had a tour with Andrea Tanner, the Archivist, who opened my eyes to what a ... Read More
Fortnum and Mason Clock
Saturday August 18, 2012
In 1966 Fortnum and Mason added the ornate clock over their front entrance on Piccadilly. The eighteen bells chime every 15 minutes and on the hour, doors open and four ... Read More
William Morris Gallery Has Reopened
Thursday August 16, 2012
Earlier this month, the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow reopened following a 15 month closure for extensive renovations. The childhood home of William Morris has been a public gallery since ... Read More
Wine Vending Machines - Try Before You Buy
Wednesday August 15, 2012
The Sampler is an award-winning independent wine merchant where you can try up to 80 wines from wine vending machines before choosing from the 1,000+ wines in stock.
Yep, you read ... Read More
Don't Rush A Visit to St Paul's Cathedral
Monday August 13, 2012
St Paul's Cathedral is generally considered a "must see" in London and I'm always surprised how long I spend there each time I visit. I went back recently and filled ... Read More
One New Change Roof Terrace
Sunday August 12, 2012
One New Change is a shopping mall opposite St Paul's Cathedral that has a roof terrace offering stunning views, especially of the cathedral.
It's free to access the roof terrace and ... Read More
Notting Hill Carnival 2012
Thursday August 9, 2012
Notting Hill Carnival always takes place during the last weekend in August, on the Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday so this year it will be on Sunday 26 August and ... Read More
Guide To Royal London
Wednesday August 8, 2012
Royal London is more than just Buckingham Palace, although that's a great place to start. If the Royal Wedding last year and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee back in June have ... Read More
4 o'clock Parade - What's That?
Monday August 6, 2012
At 4pm each day there is the Four O'Clock Parade, also known as the Dismounting Ceremony which takes place in the courtyard within the Horse Guards building and is free ... Read More
Visit a London Cathedral For Free
Saturday August 4, 2012
There's no admission charge to visit London's oldest Gothic building, Southwark Cathedral. I visited when I had a one day London Pass which meant I could collect a free official ... Read More
London Sightseeing Tours
Thursday August 2, 2012
London tours are a great way to see a lot of the city in a short time which is what most visitors need. Check out these recommended tours including full ... Read More
London Brass Rubbing Centre is Fun!
Wednesday August 1, 2012
On the east side of Trafalgar Square is St. Martin-in-the-Fields and in the Crypt (basement) is a wonderful cafe, a shop, and The London Brass Rubbing Centre where you can ... Read More