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.
Providing Friday doesn’t herald the end of the world, there are lots of great things to do in London this weekend. Watch equestrian events of all shapes and sizes, enjoy festive films, music and shows, or find original African Christmas …
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If you’re a fan of disaster films, you’ve probably seen London destroyed on the big screen a fair few times. If the Mayans were right, however, you might soon see it for real, as the ancient civilisation predicted that 21 December 2012 would be …
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This weekend in London has a decidedly vintage flavour: you can learn about the history of Christmas decorations at the Geffrye Museum, watch a Victorian world succumb to alien invasion, see a classic film or dance the night away 1920s …
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Rather than endure the stress of cooking Christmas lunch, why not take the whole family for a day out in London? Lots of restaurants are offering tasty traditional menus and festive surprises on 25 December – not to mention the guarantee of a washing-up free day!
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Give your tastebuds a workout in London this weekend, as both Taste of Christmas and the Chocolate Festival are open to tempt you with delicious food. Elsewhere, you can feast your eyes on the incredible spectacle of the British Military …
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This weekend affords an opportunity to go straight from the sublime to the ridiculous, as the gorgeous new Valentino exhibition and the zany Great Christmas Pudding Race are within a five minute walk of each other. Elsewhere, this weekend also boasts great family activities and a chance …
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This weekend presents fantastic opportunities for getting your Christmas shopping out of the way: check out the great stalls at Winter Wonderland and the Scandinavian Christmas Market, or enjoy a traffic free day in the West End. Families will also …
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London is looking increasingly festive, but if you’re not ready to enjoy Christmas markets or skating there are still many exiting events taking place this weekend. Catch two brand new exhibitions at major cultural venues, or feel anything but chilly …
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London has a large population of American expats, and therefore, plenty of places to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on 22 November and many of the city’s US-style venues host lavish celebrations. Traditional menus, American-style entertainment and a warm welcome …
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Disney fans are in for a festive treat at Harrods, where Disney Princesses are the stars of its magical Christmas window display. The Knightsbridge department store has asked internationally renowned designers such as Valentino and Versace to create new gowns for …
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