Finding green space in a city can be difficult, as we’ve noted in other articles. While it may seem like a new fad, the concept of growing plants on top of a building has been around for thousands of years, with some of the earliest examples found in Mesopotamia and the Roman Empire. Today, roof […]
Laura’s London: Exploring London’s Newest Museum – The Secret Mail Rail and The Postal Museum
Mail Rail is London’s newest subterranean heritage attraction. Open from 4 September 2017; the disused postal railway tunnels have been brought back to life as a visitor ride for the first time in their 100 year history. This miniature railway was the world’s first driverless, electric railway and was never intended for passengers. While The […]
Top 10 Gardens in London for a Respite On Your Next Trip
Sometimes in the middle of the city, you need to get away and find some peace and quiet. That can seem difficult in an urban environment, but London is peppered with gardens where respite can be had. Not all of them are huge sprawling greenspaces, some are like small islands in the concrete jungle. When […]
Get a Glimpse of Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum
This looks like a very fun exhibition – going to have to check it out when I’m in London next year for Christmas. Here are the details: Each year, authentic festive decorations, lighting, music and greenery transform the Geffrye Museum’s period living rooms, giving visitors an evocative insight into how Christmas has been celebrated from […]
London’s Newest Free Museum: Charterhouse – Former Monastery in the City of London Opening to the Public in December
London is getting a brand new museum in a place that is centuries old. Located in the heart of the City of London, Charterhouse is a former monastery that was turned into an alms house. Here are some more details on the history: Hidden away in the heart of Smithfields is an unknown tourist gem, […]
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about ZSL London Zoo
Everyone loves to go to the zoo and see animals we only read about in books or see in a David Attenborough-narrated documentary. The London Zoo is one of the standard-bearers for what a zoo should be. Located on the edge of Regent’s Park, it has been managed by the Zoological Society of London since […]
Guest Long Read: Top 10 Things to do in London with Teens and Tweens
If you are planning to visit London with older children, you might wonder where to begin. What sort of activities would appeal to teenagers and leave a lasting impression? While that might depend on your particular tastes, here is a somewhat diverse list of memorable activities that my teenagers and those in my extended family […]
Laura’s London: Laura Gets an Exclusive Early Look at the New Late Turner Tate Britain Exhibition
This is the first major exhibition to survey the achievements of JMW Turner (1775-1851) during his final period (1835-50) when he was 60 to 75 years old. The exhibition reassesses Turner’s extraordinary body of work during this period which often received open and hostile criticism. 60 years old was considered the time marker for the […]
Event Alert: Explore London’s Private Gardens and Squares during Open Garden Squares Weekend
If you’re going to be in London the first week of June, you’re in for a treat. London has many private gardens and squares that are closed off to the public. One weekend a year, they’re opened up for the public to explore in Open Garden Squares Weekend. Here are the details: Open Garden Squares Weekend […]
The 5 Best Picnic Spots in London
With warmer weather underway (hopefully), soon you’ll have the perfect excuse to pack your picnic basket and spend some time with your friends, family or that special someone in one of London’s open spaces. Whether you’re tucking into your treats next to the Thames or overlooking the city’s skyline, there are plenty of scenic spots […]
A Guide to Helicopter Tours Over London
Riding in a helicopter over the historic sites of London allows you to get a truly fresh perspective on the capital and experience something you will be talking about for many years to come. It is not just the rush and thrill of being in a helicopter itself that makes this such a fantastic experience. […]
Warhol comes to south London at the Dulwich Gallery
America’s master of Pop Art silk-screen technique is to be showcased in an exhibition at England’s oldest gallery this summer. Andy Warhol: The Portfolios, opening in June at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, will be the first European showing of Warhol works from the Bank of America Collection. It will include 80 works from 13 portfolios […]
New Olympic exhibition opens at the Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards Parade
The Household Cavalry Museum adds to the capital’s ever-increasing Olympic excitement with an Olympic themed exhibition celebrating the achievements of members of the Household Cavalry Regiment who have competed in the Olympic Games since 1908. The exhibition is open from 29 March until mid-June, when the museum will close to allow Horse Guard’s Parade to […]
Top 10 Unique London Attractions off the Tourist Track
London is a place of many oddities if you know where to look. If you’re after the unusual and outlandish, avoid the usual throng of camera-clickers and check out the capital’s best kept odd secrets. Here is our round-up of the 10 strange London attractions to visit instead of regular sites. The Old Operating Theatre […]
The Science Museum celebrates everyday things
Hidden Heroes – The Genius of Everyday Things is a new exhibition opening in London’s Science Museum in November. The exhibition celebrates the everyday items that we take for granted because their design and purpose are so well matched. Visitors will be able to see original sketches and drawings by the inventors of 36 items. […]
Art: Hockney’s Yorkshire comes to London
The Royal Academy of Arts in London will hold the first major exhibition of new landscape works by David Hockney in January next year. David Hockney: A Bigger Picture will include large paintings created specially for the Royal Academy’s galleries and inspired by the East Yorkshire landscape in the north of England. There will also […]
Guest Post: Best Summer Festivals in London
Guest Post by Cara Frost-Sharratt As the sun starts to shine with more regularity, it’s time to turn your attention to the great variety of outdoor events that are held all over London throughout the summer. From boutique music festivals to cultural celebrations and food, Londoners and tourists alike revel in the chance to get […]
Somewhere worth visiting in every London borough from Diamond Geezer
The always awesome London blogger Diamond Geezer has put together a great list of London attractions worth seeing in every London borough. Here’s an excerpt: Barking and Dagenham: Eastbury Manor House [Barking IG11 9SN] (restored Tudor mansion) Barnet: RAF Museum [Colindale NW9 5LL] (military aeronautical treasure house) Brent: Brent Museum [Willesden NW10 2SF] (minor borough […]
How to Beat London’s Typical Tourist Traps
Wondering how on Earth you’re going to make it through a weekend in London, let alone a week? This is a common reaction to this grand, yet expensive city. But do not fret – there are lots of ways you can make trips to the Big Smoke both affordable and interesting. Hostel or Hotel? […]
Buckingham Palace Announces 2011 Opening Dates
©Britainonview / Pawel Libera Many people don’t realize that the Queen’s official London residence, Buckingham Palace, is not open to the public for most of the year. That said – officials have announced the 2011 opening dates. Buckingham Palace will open in 2011 between August 1st and September 25th. During this period, you can view […]
Guest Post: A Brief Guide to the Eurostar – Days out to Paris from London
photo credit: ritcheyer Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Ian at Holiday Parks 4 U about the benefits of a side trip to Paris from London. The Eurostar caused a revolution when it first opened in 1994 – the first high-speed passenger train service between London, Paris and Brussels, all operating within […]
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