London is well known for its huge range of major museums, and there’s not much I can tell you that you probably don’t already know. However, more recently, I’ve been really into uncovering those hidden gems of museums that are easy to miss, but just as impressive.
I’ve visited my fair share of historic houses, estates and manors, and I must say Hall Place and Gardens is one the best hidden gems I’ve visited. Situated in the town of Bexley, southeast London, the manor dates back to the 16th century, and was owned by several prominent families…
The Hammersmith Apollo, or Eventim Apollo, is a West London art-deco monolith, having originally been built as a cinema in the 1930s, it has long since become a live events venue, retaining its grand auditorium to this very day. Boasting a capacity of up to 5300 with standing and seating,…
I knew my time in London was on a countdown. And that meant one thing: ticking off all the top things left on my list before I go. Since I first moved to London, I’ve always had some kind of list. At the start, it was the classic tourist musts:…
A walk-up Box Hill is perfect for a day trip from London: it takes 50ish minutes on the train from Victoria or Waterloo, you don’t have to walk too far for the hike and nature, and there are lots of different walking trail levels available. This is not new information…
Lucky enough to have got tickets to the Big Ben tour at Parliament? Or are you doubting if it’s worth the climb? Read on to find out what to expect before and during the 90 minutes tour. Fun fact – Big Ben actually refers to the big bell inside the…