Articles Index
Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane was an architect and avid collector of antiquities and art. He merged 3 houses on Lincoln's Inn Fields to be his home and museum which he left to the nation in 1837.
Doggett's Coat and Badge Race
Doggett's Coat and Badge Race is an annual rowing race on the The River Thames in London.
Pride London - London Gay Pride
All you need to know about London's annual celebration by the lesbian and gay community, which welcomes everyone to join in the party.
Brasil by Kilo
Brasil by Kilo may not be pretty but you come here for the delicious food not the decor. You soon forget you are on Oxford Street, the busiest shopping street in London, and feel whisked away to a Brazilian haven.
Soba Noodle Bar Soho
Soba is just off London's busy shopping mecca, Oxford Street and an excellent choice for a quick meal while shopping in town. Soba's oriental meals are freshly prepared and the portions are generous, yet the prices are kept low.
London Open House Weekend
Open House London takes places every September. Around 700 new and old buildings, usually closed to the public, open their doors for us to look inside - completely free of charge.
Stand on the Prime Meridian Line at Greenwich
Find out more about the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London including how it became the Prime Meridian of the world.
Chelsea Flower Show
Find out all your need to know to plan a trip to the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including lots of insider tips to help you plan your visit.
Cycling Tour of Britain - London Stage
The Tour of Britain is Britain's leading professional cycle race and is Britain's biggest live sporting event.
The O2
All you need to know about the O2 entertainment venue in North Greenwich, south London.
Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and how it affects our lives.
Wireless Music Festival
Wireless Music Festival in Hyde Park London offers the hottest live music acts around right now.
Opera Holland Park
Opera Holland Park is an annual summer event in London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
The last week of June and the first week of July is Wimbledon Fortnight when the All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships take place.
London Open Garden Squares Weekend
London Open Garden Squares Weekend is the chance to see gardens not normally open to the public.
Trooping The Colour
Trooping the Colour is the Queen's Annual Birthday Parade. Find out when and where to watch this annual event in London.
Open Air Theatre Regent's Park
London Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park has been a regular summer event since 1932. Find out more about when and where you can find this delightful theater.
Mind Body Spirit Festival
The Mind Body Spirit Festival is all about healing, meditation, yoga, and all forms of holistic living. This is the longest running event of its kind in the world, and challenges the way the public approach their health and happiness, bringing together curious, open-minded people with cutting-edge alternative practitioners.
Coram's Fields - Children's Playground
Coram's Fields is a central London playground that is good for children of all ages and a great place to visit at the end of a days sightseeing so the kids can go crazy for a while and you can relax with a coffee.
Westminster Abbey
You can pay to visit Westminster Abbey during the day or attend a church service for free. Find out all you need to know to plan a trip to Westminster Abbey.
Chakalaka
Chakalaka is a South African restaurant in Putney, west London. Named after a traditional spicy tomato and onion salsa, Chakalaka specializes in all things South African.
Old Bank of England Pub
The Bank of England traded on this site for 87 years, until 1975, when the premises were sold to a building society. In 1994 Fuller's Brewery took over the lease and began a major refurbishment with the aim of restoring it to its former glory. The building is Grade I listed (must be preserved) and Fuller's have done a grand job as the interior is opulent and the centerpiece bar is so tall a ladder is provided to read the higher shelves.
Twinings Tea Shop
Twinings have had a tea shop on The Strand in London since 1717.
The Household Cavalry Museum
Visitor information to help you plan a trip to the Household Cavalry Museum at Horse Guards, London.
Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair London
The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair is one of the top four events of its type in the world. It brings together the world's leading dealers offering some of the finest works of art from the past 5000 years. Jewelery, furniture, paintings, silver, textiles, glass, contemporary art, books and antiquities are all on display at this prestigious Fair, which is a highlight of the June season.