Alex Landon

Vous les trouverez dans des églises, des cabines téléphoniques et même des toilettes - les cafés les plus excentriques de Londres sont certainement un groupe éclectique !

De kerstboom op Trafalgar Square licht op vanaf 5 december en misschien ziet hij er dit jaar niet uit als een enorme komkommer. Hopelijk.

L'arbre de Noël de Trafalgar Square s'illuminera à partir du 5 décembre, et peut-être qu'il ne ressemblera pas à un énorme concombre cette année. Espérons-le.

Kew Gardens have once again brought light, colour, and a healthy sprinkling of Christmas magic to south-west London. Their lovely lights trail is amongst the very best of , turning the gardens into a festive enchanted woodland. And as they’re now heading into the 11th year of running Christmas at Kew, they’ve got plenty of new tricks and treats on offer for visitors to the light-filled celebrations that run until January 7, 2024.And just like every year we had to go along and experience it for o…

Les jardins de Kew ont ramené leur parcours de Noël annuel, qui est (comme toujours) encore plus grand et meilleur qu'avant.

The Churchill Arms is set to flip the switch and, once again, out-Christmas every single pub in London - and we love them for it.

Incendies, guerres, pandémies mondiales : les plus anciens pubs de Londres ont beaucoup souffert au fil des siècles, mais ils servent toujours une excellente pinte.

Londres occupe peut-être la première place dans nos cœurs, mais il existe encore d'incroyables marchés de Noël au Royaume-Uni, prêts à accueillir les festivités !

The creak of wooden floors. The hushed reverence of people browsing the shelves. The unmistakable scent of new and old books alike. There honestly is nothing like a good bookshop to while away the hours, losing yourself in the finest literature known to humanity. And you better believe that London has some winners - in fact, we’ve found a whole host of London bookshops that will satisfy anyone with a love for the written word. So, next time you fancy picking up a new paperback or wandering among…

Thirsty and still days away from payday? Fear not, for this pint price map reveals the cheapest pint at every pub nearest to a Tube station.

Summer can mean one thing only: rooftop parties. And one of the best in town is Roof East, which returns for its 10th anniversary this year.

If you’ve ever wandered around the City of London on a , you’ll know it’s an oddly serene place. Freed from the weekly crowd of bankers and hedge fund types, a strange peace descends upon the city. But there’s one place that stands out from the crowd - as beautiful as it is tranquil: the bombed-out ruins of the church of St Dunstan in the East.The church was named after St Dunstan, a tenth-century monk with a colourful past. He survived brushes with black magic, leprosy, and the Devil himself to…

Despite the return to chilly weather, winter has (sort of) sodded off, and Spring has officially sprung - which means . Frankly, it couldn’t come sooner. And when the sun is actually beating down from a gorgeous blue sky, we can’t think of much better than a walk amongst the flowers. So, we’ve put together a handy flower guide with London’s best blooms in one beautiful bouquet of an article. Get inspired, and then head to your to grab some to take home - buy enough, and we may add your collecti…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that is generating power again. By which we mean it’s been open again for the best part of a year and a half as a space to welcome visitors in the thousands to hang out, drink, eat, shop, and enjoy lots of different events.One event that has long been a feature of the site, even when it was shut, is the Battersea Power Station Light Festival, an annual free event that douses the area in bright colour in a bid to kick away the cobwebs of the wi…

Planning a visit to the British Museum can feel pretty overwhelming, but fear not: Secret London is here to give you the lowdown, as always.

London has too much of a hold over us to leave for long, but these cracking day trips from London will give you a chance to see the English countryside and refresh your zest for our beloved capital. Whether you’re exploring or checking out some of the , there’s something for everyone to explore in 2024. Let’s dive in shall we?City day trips from LondonDid you know there are ? Here are the ones you really should explore - just remember to come back to London once you’re done, yeah?1. Admire the…

Whether you're sticking around in London or breaking out this Christmas, our Christmas travel guide will get you from A to B in no time.

Happiness is well-tilled soil, abundant sunshine, and a garden full of . Or, if you live in London, a flat full of houseplants to compensate for the distinct lack of the above. Either way, greenery that’s good for the soul can be found all over town, as London is blessed with an array of magnificent garden centres. Here are some of our favourites, for a stroll amongst the blooms.1. , RichmondPart garden centre, part , the endlessly charming Petersham Nurseries simply demands a visit. Perched on…

Christmas markets in London have a habit of popping up just when the evenings start to become a little dark and, dare I say it, dull. Most would pinpoint the clocks going back as the precise moment we start to feel this, which is why the Southbank markets arriving mere days after this occurrence proves to be just the tonic for jumping aboard the glowing festive train.Southbank Centre’s Winter Market brings cosy wooden chalets, warming street food and hot toddies, and cute arts and crafts to the…

Twice a year (including this Sunday October 29 at 2am), the time on the Elizabeth Tower’s Great Clock has to be changed, so that millions of Londoners know precisely when to get home to catch the soaps. Alright, most of us just check the time on our smartphones nowadays, but tradition still dictates that the Great Clock has to be changed, adjusting for the changes between British Summer Time (BST) and Mean Time (GMT). But just how does this happen?The responsibility for changing the clocks lies…