London is home to some of the best attractions in the world, including museums, galleries, parks and family days out.
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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St Patrick’s Day is nearly here and London will once again be awash with 40 shades of green, but what are the celebrations all about? They commemorate St Patrick, who is traditionally said to have brought Christianity to Ireland in …
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If there’s one thing we love about the royals, it’s their clothes. From The Queen’s unending range of hats, to the Duchess of Cambridge’s maternity wear, we’re fascinated by what the other half wear. With the news that Princess Diana’s …
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What’s the oldest monument in London? It’s often said to be Cleopatra’s Needle, an obelisk that stands on the north bank of the Thames at Victoria Embankment. It dates from around 1,500 BC. The obelisk was given to Britain in …
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This weekend sees a couple of unique London events at which you can help a good cause by having fun – what could be better? There are also a couple of great art events, plus a chance to party Cymru …
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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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Last year set the bar pretty high for events and attractions in London, but 2013 is shaping up to be just as exciting. Here are some highlights you can’t miss this year. View from the Shard When? From 1 February What? The …
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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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