Category: London

One very popular thing to do while visiting London is to go to the theatre in London’s famous West End.  While you can easily see anything from comedy to Shakespeare, serious drama to contemporary dance in London, the West End, like New York’s Broadway, is most famous for its musicals, many of which have been running in the same theatres for many years and all of which enjoy big budgets and highly talented actors.  Here are some of the top shows currently on in the West End: Mamma Mia Now…

London is famous for its shopping, and has something for everybody.  Whether you want top end designer luxury, cool alternative styles you won’t find anywhere else, or trendy high street chic then London has plenty to offer.  Here we take a look at some of the best places to shop in London. Knightsbridge Knightsbridge is world famous for being home to one of the best known department stores in the world – Harrods.  Harrods sells everything, and is a tourist attraction in itself, particularly at Christmas when it is beautifully…

Okay, so we know it’s only November but it is never too soon to start your Christmas shopping or start planning for a Christmas shopping trip in London.  With so many shops available there is something to cater for everyone in England’s capital – even the quirkiest members of your family.  Whether you visit the world renowned Oxford Street, the high class, exclusive shopping centre that is Harrods, or check out the boutique shops on Bond Street – you are sure to return home with bags upon bags of exciting…

Once you’ve covered London Bridge (which, by the way, is not currently falling down), Big Ben, and Her Royal Highness, most people think there is not much left to London. Most people, however, could not be more wrong.  London is one of those “happening” places that is always buzzing with activity and excitement, and has a night life so exciting, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. If you’ve always wanted to “grab a pint,” in one of those traditional London pubs you’ve seen in movies, you are in…

When booking a family trip to London, you may be left wondering what in the world your children are going to do. London’s most common tourist attractions include museums, pubs, and theatres; none of which your kids are going to appreciate.  While it may be unbeknownst to many, London is filled with things for kids to do; from educational activities to good old-fashioned FUN!  From parks, to children’s theatres, to city farms, there is plenty to keep your little prince or princess occupied during your London holiday. Speaking of Royalty……

Camden Town, in North London, is a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike, and is the main area in London for live music, particularly indie bands.  Camden is vibrant and bustling by day, with its famous market luring in shoppers.  This market is one of the best places to go for interesting, alternative or retro clothing, with many stalls offering one of a kind t-shirts, vintage jackets and coats and other cool accessories.  Unlike most of the other famous markets in London, Camden market is largely geared towards younger…

As you are probably already aware, football (or soccer) is huge in England, and the English Premier League is one of the strongest and most competitive leagues in the world.  London is home to five or six Premiership clubs (depending on whether West Ham and QPR are up or down in a given season), as well as Wembley stadium, where international matches featuring the England team are held as well as important cup finals. Sports fans visiting London should check out the schedules of the home teams to find out…

Forget Oxford Street and Leicester Square, Covent Garden is the place to go if you want to have a relaxed and entertaining shopping experience in London.  It’s not called the heart of the West End for nothing!  No matter what or who you are shopping for, it is likely that you will find it in Covent Garden with numerous fashion, beauty, jewellery, kids and unusual gift shops to browse through. History of Covent Garden Most people who visit Covent Garden do so because of the history of the place.  The…

Some might call it brave, some might say stupid and others may say it’s genius…  If you fancy something a little different on your next trip into London, I highly recommend checking out Bubbleology in Soho.  Bubbleology serve ‘bubble tea’ which is basically a refreshing milk or fruit tea that also includes tapioca balls.  The teas can be served either hot or cold and you will be given a big chunky straw in order to drink.  Originating in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble teas took the Asian market by storm…

For those of you who don’t know, the Pearly Kings and Queens are members of an organised charity that celebrates the working class culture in London whilst making money for those less fortunate.  They originated in the 1800s when orphan street sweeper Henry Croft began to admire the costermongers (and their pearl buttons that were sewed along the seams of their clothes) as they would help one another when in need.  Croft began to collect the pearl buttons that he found whilst sweeping the streets and then sew them onto…