Category: London

Recently made famous on British reality TV for being home to the super-spoilt, Chelsea is a hotbed of glamour and opulence.  If you’re looking for society London, you’ll find it here.  Or if you just want to admire beauty and the high life from the sidelines, you’ll be spoilt for choice.  Most commonly grouped with neighbouring (and equally glam) Kensington, read on for your guide about what to see and do in Chelsea. Natural History Museum This huge museum is a must-visit for any tourist in London.  It’s free to…

Large expanses of green gorgeousness are not commonly associated with London.  But there are a few wonderful places that are tucked away amongst the busy traffic and harried pavements, tranquil spots where Londoners themselves head for respite from the daily craziness.  Hampstead Heath (known locally as ‘The Heath) is a fantastic London park covering 320 hectares that sits at one of the highest points in the city.  There is much to discover on the Heath so read on for your guide. Highgate and Hampstead Ponds There are more than 25…

One of the largest parks in central London, Hyde Park is divided in two by the famous Serpentine, a 28 acre recreational lake.  Hyde Park covers 142 hectares in total and is the largest of four parks which form a sort of chain from the entrance from Kensington Palace to Whitehall.  Hyde Park is open throughout the year from 5am until midnight. The Grand Entrance Quite a sight to behold, the Grand Entrance next to Apsley House is a magnificent collection of fluted Ionic columns.  There are two foot entrances,…

Dining out in London is truly fantastic.  With some of the best restaurants in the world to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice with cuisine, atmosphere, price range and location.  Thai cuisine is a wonderful blend of several Southeast Asian traditions, combining gorgeous flavours with aromatic spices to create an amazing array of dishes.  There are plenty of Thai restaurants in London to choose from so we’ve selected our favourites to help you choose! The Blue Elephant, Fulham Broadway Currently located on the Broadway, this exciting and popular…

Leicester Square is a fully pedestrianized and extremely busy hub in Central London that is extremely popular amongst tourists and locals alike – you’ll never find it lying completely quiet.  Although this is a reason why a lot of visitors avoid it, they are missing out on a treat!  There is plenty to be discovered in Leicester Square so read on to find out more about this thriving area. Leicester Square by Day In the centre of Leicester Square sits a small park which is home to a statue of…

A fantastic district of south London, Greenwich is a popular tourist destination with plenty to offer the discerning visitor.  It’s perhaps best known for its maritime history, being home to the world famous National Maritime Museum.  But there’s so much more! Royal Observatory The Royal Observatory was founded in 1675 by Charles II and is home to the only public planetarium in the whole of the United Kingdom.  Some parts of the observatory are free to enter so it’s a relatively low cost day out for you and the family…

If you’re a literary fan, you cannot visit London without slipping into the Charles Dickens Museum for the afternoon (certainly no more, it’s not the largest of museums).  Located in the northern area of the city, in Holborn (48 Doughty Street), the museum is housed in a typical Georgian terrace.  Quite unassuming from the front, the inside is home to plenty of treats. There are fans of Dickens’ work all over the world and a visit to this museum will not disappoint them.  The library in particular is a huge…

If you’re looking for something special, something not many other tourists know about, head to 18 Folgate Street. What initially appears to be a typical Georgian terraced house in Spitalfields becomes so much more once you enter. Get transported straight back to the 18th century with the incredible atmosphere created by Dennis Severs, an artist from California. The interior Dennis Severs, originally from California, moved into the house in 1979. His aim was to create the family home of a fictitious group of Huguenot silk-weavers and what a job he…

London is the most diverse city in Europe and with over 300 languages spoken in the city, you are sure to experience something new when you visit the city.  The best places to really see the ethnic diversity in London is in one of the many outdoor markets.  There are over 350 markets in London and many are located in immigrant areas.  They literally sell anything you can think of from clothes to food to bric-a-brac.  Below are some of the most renowned outdoor markets that are definitely worth a…

Madame Tussauds is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.  Located on Marylebone Road it has been in its current location ever since 1884.  Home to some fabulous wax works, visitors can walk down the red carpet with Robert Pattinson, play football with David Beckham or even get used to Royalty with the Queen and Prince William.  There are fourteen zones to visit in the building, all of which are interactive and feature some amazing wax work models. History of Madame Tussauds Madame Tussaud was born in France…