Everyone enjoys playing video games, whether it’s old school Pac Man or newer team-based games such as Overwatch. There are plenty of options for gaming fun in London from those who just want an arcade machine for some single-player action to big-time eSports competitions. Other gaming opportunities even offer you the chance to fully immerse […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Brixton
A part of London that is further from the touristy-sections, the London district of Brixton in the Borough of Lambeth is mostly a residential community. Additionally, it is one of the more diverse parts of the city, with a large Caribbean community that has contributed to Brixton’s culture. There may not seem to be much […]
The London Fiver – Five Doctor Who Landmarks To Visit in London
Doctor Who has been one of the UK’s greatest shows since it premiered in 1963. Over the course of its history, much of the show’s action has occurred in London, from the first episode up to last season. Plenty of well-known London landmarks have appeared on Doctor Who as a consequence and at least one […]
The London Fiver – Five Ancient Ruins in London to Visit That Haven’t Been Swept Away By Time
London is an ancient city. Even before the Romans established their settlement of Londonium, people had lived in the area. However, the Romans were the first to erect permanent structures here, some of which have survived today as ruins, hiding amongst the buildings that succeeded them and today’s skyscrapers. Of course, not all of these […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in and Around Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of London’s most important gathering points. Whether friends meeting up or an important cultural festival, the Square named for Horatio Nelson’s important victory against Napoleon is a place that everyone knows. It is also surrounded by important places and attractions and can be a starting point for any adventure in the […]
The London Fiver – Five Events to Check out in London This Spring
Spring has sprung! From March through May, the warming of London invites more people to come out and participate in events that celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for something to do as an adult or a fun activity for your kids, London has plenty to offer children of all ages. If you want to […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in the City of London
At the heart of the sprawling metropolis that is Greater London is the City of London, a section of London about a square mile in size. While settlements existed here since before recorded time, it was the Romans who established the first permanent community. Today, its centralized status means many of London’s most important landmarks […]
New London Attractions for 2018: New Places and Closures for the Coming Year
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the 2018 London Annual and is a fixture of each Annual – the new attractions in London along with the places that have sadly closed. Support great longform writing about London by buying the London Annual – 128 full-color pages about London history, culture and travel. We have […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Croydon
The exact origins of Croydon’s name are unknown, but historians believe this area of South London is derived from the Anglo-Saxon for “crocus” and “valley,” which suggests it was an area for growing saffron. For centuries, it’s been a transportation corridor from South England to London from the ancient Roman road to the Croydon Canal […]
Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
Editor’s Note: This article is made up of extracts from the 2018 London Annual Guide to London in 2018 written by London expert Laura Porter. It’s a massive article – over 20 print pages – too big to post here in one go. We still have copies of the Annual – you can get them […]
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Piccadilly
One of the most celebrated roads in London, Piccadilly Street runs through the City of Westminster and touches so many important places. While evidence suggests it isn’t as old as the Roman occupation, it’s been around at least since Medieval times when it was known as “the road to Reading.” Today it dead ends at […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things To See and Do in Islington
Islington began as a modest village that, like so many others around London, was eventually swallowed up as the city grew, becoming part of Greater London. The area’s name came from the Saxon Giseldone, meaning “Gisla’s Hill.” Today, there are plenty of reasons to visit this borough, whether you’re looking for entertaining, dining, shopping, history, […]
The London Fiver – Five Places Important to American History in London
America has a great presence in London besides its embassy and the number of tourists that flock the streets. Sure, you can point out that a good number of this country’s founders came from the UK, so London is bound to have historical ties with the States, but it goes much deeper than that. From […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and do in Canary Wharf and the Docklands
Arguably one of London’s first major mixed-use developments, Canary Wharf came about as changes in the world economy during the 20th Century saw London’s port industry decline. Beginning the late 1980s, the British Government took it upon itself to adopt new regulations to spur revitalization of the area, an effort that succeeded tremendously by turning […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to see and do in Southwark
Southwark is one of the oldest parts of London. Situated on the south side of the River Thames from the City of London, it began as much of the city did as a Roman settlement. Sitting just outside of the City of London gave it something of a lively reputation for centuries since it wasn’t […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Charing Cross
Charing Cross is arguably one of the most important parts of London, touching upon the Strand and Whitehall in the Borough of Westminster. The neighborhood’s name derives from the Olde English word “cherring,” referring to a bend in the River Thames, and the Elanor Cross that King Edward I erected in remembrance of his wife, […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Shoreditch, East London
Shoreditch is a treasure of London’s East End. It’s hard to believe that this inner-city London neighborhood was once part of the suburbs. Centered around Shoreditch Church at the crossroads of Shoreditch High Street and Kingsland Road meet Old Street and Hackney Road, today the area is an exciting place to be. Shoreditch is full […]
Top 10 London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Spitalfields
Spitalfields was once full of green grass meadows and gardens until the first roads came in the 17th Century. Now, this former parish in the borough of Tower Hamlets has been absorbed into Greater London. Over its history, it has been a haven for groups from French Huguenots to European Jews. It’s also been a […]
London’s Newest Free Museum: The London Mithraeum Opens – Roman Temple of Mithras in London
Back in the 1960s when a new high rise was being built in the City of London, they found a Roman Temple – the Temple of Mithras. It was an astonishing find and a treasure from London’s Roman History. The temple was preserved, poorly in the open air as the building was built around it. […]
London Alert: 2018 London Annual Digital PDF Edition Now Available
Now that we’ve printed and shipped the print version of the 2018 London Annual, the digital PDF version is now available. It looks great on tablets and is the perfect guide for your London trip planning next year. You can buy it here. Here a breakdown of what’s included: London in 2018 (over 30 pages!) […]
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Knightsbridge and South Kensington
Situated just below Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and South Kensington are two neighborhoods adjacent to one another in the heart of London. The two have been handled by different governmental bodies for centuries, but represent some of the best arts, culture, and shopping in the entire city. Both neighborhoods also represent some of the most expensive […]
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