As an Editor at Visit London, I have one of the best jobs in the world: finding out what's happening in London and writing about it. I love London's culture, diversity and energy. Favourite things include Hampstead Heath, the river Thames, the National Portrait Gallery and exploring new parts of the city.
New restaurant and bar openings continue apace in London. Here’s a round-up of the latest London restaurant news. Buddha-Bar Pan-Asian restaurant Buddha-Bar opens today in Knightsbridge, serving a blend of Chinese, Japanese and Thai food and a choice of “avant-garde” …
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Madame Tussauds London has recreated the classic scene from the film where Elliot and his friends take to the skies on their bikes. You can play the part of Elliot, sitting on …
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Celebrate Halloween in London with terrifying teas, bloody brunches and gory cocktails. London Hilton on Park Lane is offering Halloween Afternoon Tea from 26 October to 5 November, with scary sandwiches, creepy cupcakes, chilling chocolate and supernatural scones. The tea …
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London’s restaurant scene is constantly evolving and the past fortnight has seen a host of exciting new restaurant openings across the capital.
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This autumn has already seen a host of exciting new restaurant openings in London. New D&D Restaurants at The Old Bengal Warehouse D&D London has launched four new eating and drinking venues at The Old Bengal Warehouse: Fish Market, serving …
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A wax figure of FC Barcelona’s top goal scorer, Lionel Messi, was unveiled today at Wembley Stadium, the venue for next year’s UEFA Champions League Final. The figure, which portrays Messi in his signature goal celebration pose, cost £150,000 and took four …
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If you’ve been planning to visit this summer’s must-see exhibitions such as Damien Hirst at Tate Modern or Yoko Ono at the Serpentine Gallery, be quick! It’s changeover time at London museums and galleries and the following shows are all …
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As well as the thrilling Paralympic action, there was plenty going on around the Olympic Park when I visited for the first time yesterday. I was impressed by the architecture and landscaping, pop-up performances and art installations. Do you have …
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As part of this weekend’s Liberty festival, visual artist Sally Booth will create a live drawing installation on the South Bank tomorrow. The large, 3D structure has been designed in collaboration with sculptor Tim Norris. “It’s a wood and voile structure and it’s a panoramic format,” Booth …
Read more...A ceremonial cauldron was lit in Trafalgar Square this morning to mark the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. Claire Lomas – who is paralysed from the chest down and recently raised £204,000 for Spinal Research by walking …
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