Two Galapagos tortoises have arrived at ZSL London Zoo just in time for Easter. Galapagos tortoises are the largest tortoises in the world and can live for more than 150 years. Why not head to the zoo to visit them over the Easter holidays, or check out some of our other recommendations for the Easter weekend.
Archive for March 2013
28 Mar
2013
2013
Visiting the Past: Easter Fun on Hampstead Heath
A hundred years ago, Easter for many Londoners meant the thrills of the fun fair on Hampstead Heath. The open expanse of the Heath had always attracted travelling showmen but in the 19th century the event became a fully-fledged fun …
Read more...25 Mar
2013
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What’s On This Weekend. 29 March – 1 April 2013
It’s a long weekend thanks to the Easter bank holidays, meaning that there’s even more to do in London than usual. A selection of great options is below, and you can check out our Easter Weekend page for more ideas. …
Read more...22 Mar
2013
2013
London Video of the Week: London’s Next Big Thing
If you were inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, here’s a video to remind you of all the excitement. But it doesn’t end here – there’s a host of fantastic new major events coming up at London’s …
Read more...22 Mar
2013
2013
London Restaurant News: Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, The Corner at Selfridges, Jason Atherton’s Little Social
New restaurants have been popping up across London this month, from celebrity chef establishments to cool East End eateries. The Corner Restaurant and Champagne Bar at Selfridges Keri Moss, joint winner of MasterChef 2012, has opened a restaurant and champagne …
Read more...21 Mar
2013
2013
London Shopping News: H&M Oxford Street, Regent Street, Phase Eight, BuyMyWardrobe
High-street favourite H&M has re-launched its Oxford Street store. Boasting 3,750sqm of fashion spread across six floors, shoppers can expect a flashy shoe lounge, a chill-out area with swanky seats and a whopping 80 fitting rooms. Does that mean no …
Read more...20 Mar
2013
2013
The Fascinating History of the University Boat Race
It is one of the world’s most famous sporting events, but what is now the BNY Mellon Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities started out as a simple challenge between friends. In 1829, Oxford student Charles Wordsworth (nephew of …
Read more...19 Mar
2013
2013
The Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London
You’d expect the Tower of London to be fairly secure. After all, it does house the Crown Jewels, a stunning collection of Royal armour and countless other priceless artifacts. This expectation gets even stronger when you learn about the World Heritage Site’s fascinating history: …
Read more...18 Mar
2013
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What’s On This Weekend. 22-24 March 2013
Despite the weather, this could be a great weekend to get out and about in London. You can watch more than 3,000 rowers compete in the Head of the River Race or see some newborn lambs in Enfield. And, if it’s pouring …
Read more...18 Mar
2013
2013
Visiting the Past: Wilton’s Music Hall
Wilton’s Music Hall is one of the oldest surviving music halls in the world, and offers a glimpse of a bygone age of popular entertainment. When John Wilton unveiled his “magnificent new music hall” in 1859, it was the newest …
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