I'm a freelance writer, and although I've lived in London for eight years, the city still gives me the same thrill as it did the first time I stepped off the train as a wide-eyed country girl! I love the fact that the city offers free entry to so many world-class museums and galleries, and that - no matter how obscure or eccentric your interests - you can always find a community of like-minded people in London. I'm also passionate about real ale, especially from London breweries, and you can often find me at a London beer festival sampling their wares.
Held every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is global a celebration of women’s achievements. You can join thousands of women around the world in celebrating this important date by attending an event in London, all of which take …
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Sparkle is definitely a theme in the city this weekend, not least because the glitzy London Fashion Weekend will be descending on Somerset House! You can also watch snow sparkle under film-makers’ lights, admire the glittering elegance of the UK’s …
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It’s a great weekend for both couples and families, as London offers a mix of late-Valentine’s celebrations and half-term activities. If you don’t fit into either category, however, there are still plenty of great things to see and do in …
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London will be awash with colour this weekend: not only does Sunday see the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations taking over Trafalgar Square, but Kew Gardens will also be filled with a rainbow of orchids. Elsewhere, you can see some …
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This weekend sees a blockbuster opening in London – the View from the Shard at London Bridge. This sky-high viewing experience allows visitors the chance to view the capital from an unprecedented height, but if you can’t make it to …
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This weekend, visitors to London can enjoy water in all three forms! There’s uber-cool fun to be had at the London Ice Sculpture Festival, unmissable opportunities for messing around in boats at ExCel, and even plenty of (H2O rich) exhaust …
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It may only be the first weekend of a new year, but already London is buzzing with both exciting new events and the revival of old favourites. Cirque Du Soleil’s spectacular Kooza will be wowing audiences at the Royal Albert …
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With Christmas and New Year’s Eve both mid-week, there are fewer unique events than usual on in London this weekend. However, with the opening of the January sales, spectacular new theatrical productions such as Fuerzabruta and the usual wide range …
Read more...2012 was a fantastic time to be in London. It’s not over yet, however, and you can see out this momentous year in style by enjoying a celebratory meal at one of the city’s great restaurants. There are lots of …
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Christmas is the perfect time for indulgence, and there are few better ways to treat yourself than a decadent afternoon tea.
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