With Valentine’s Day approaching, Londoners are in an amorous mood. (Even the hippos at London Zoo are at it.) Now the Natural History Museum has launched an exhibition dedicated to the science of sex, which aims to “pull off nature’s …
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5 Feb
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The Natural History Museum
David Bank shared this atmospheric photo of the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum. The North Hall ceiling has panels of intricate paintings inspired by botanical drawings. (If you were also completely hooked on last year’s …
Read more...9 Dec
2010
2010
BT Visit London Awards 2010: Winners and Photos
Last night Visit London celebrated the best of the capital in a circus-themed ceremony at The Bloomsbury Big Top. Some of London’s favourite attractions picked up awards including ZSL London Zoo, The V&A, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and Museum of London. …
Read more...5 Nov
2010
2010
What’s On In London This Weekend?
Tonight is Bonfire Night and there will be fireworks displays happening all over London this evening and tomorrow. Some other happenings you may wish to sample include: The Modern Bride Show at ExCeL 5-7 Nov. I’m on bridesmaid duty so …
Read more...21 Oct
2010
2010
Wildlife Photography Winners Announced
The winners of the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year were announced last night at the Natural History Museum. Hungarian photographer Bence Máté took the top prize for his image A Marvel of Ants. Fergus Gill from Scotland was …
Read more...20 Aug
2010
2010
What’s On In London This Weekend
Five ideas for getting out and about in London this weekend: Participate in interactive exhibition “In An Instant” by Eyebrow Productions at The Hospital Club in Seven Dials Covent Garden Enjoy a free family day out at ZSL London Zoo’s …
Read more...1 Jul
2010
2010
Butterfly Explorers at the Natural History Museum
We recently visited the Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Explorers exhibit with our two young girls. When you enter the dome, you’re immersed in a magical space full of tropical plants and a world of beautiful butterflies. Stepping into the warm, …
Read more...3 Jun
2010
2010
BBC Blast: Calling All Creative Teenagers in London
If you’re aged between 13 and 19 and are looking to hone your creative skills, don’t miss the four-day BBC Blast event this June. BBC Blast is coming to London and is looking for enthusiastic teens to take part in …
Read more...12 Jan
2010
2010
Ice Skating School at Somerset House
January is a tough month. The fun and feasting is over, we’re all back at work and the detox dullness has begun to bite. Meanwhile, while The Big Freeze means most are heartily sick of cold things, this morning I …
Read more...11 Dec
2009
2009
Photo of the Week: The Natural History Museum Christmas Lights
We love this atmospheric photo of the festive lights outside The Natural History Museum by h_be1. Add your photos to the Visit London Flickrpool and your picture could be featured on our blog next week!
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