Our guide to health, fitness, and nature in London brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
Springtime is upon us (though the rainy days might be concealing it a little), with the clocks firmly forward and bluebell season upon us. Recent years have seen bluebells blooming as early as late-March, but this year...
We’re always after some quality flower-spottage here at Secret London. The chill of March, followed by a typically balmy late April (which seems rather cold this year!) means all sorts of blooming…...
London may have garnered a reputation as a bit of a concrete jungle, but it’s actually one of the greenest cities in Europe, with more public parks than any other city. And when there are many parks, there are cer...
I know it’s sometimes hard to believe, but London isn’t actually just a chaotic concoction of high-rise buildings, bustling streets, and cramped tube carriages. In fact, a recent wellness study has proved ou...
London’s cherry blossoms are not only a well-needed sign that winter may not actually last forever, but also an aesthetically pleasing addition to London’s already pretty darn picturesque cityscape. Across t...
Painshill Park is home to a glorious Crystal Grotto. In London? Well, sort of. You’ll find this crystalline cave in Surrey, just within the boundaries of the M25, which means we’re claiming it as our own. So...
Plants are so on-trend nowadays. Everybody wants them, nobody really knows how to look after them, but of course we’ll keep buying them until our flats are literal jungles. So we’ve decided to give you a rundown on some...
Peace and quiet in the heart of London’s financial hub? It’s not impossible, particularly if you make a beeline for Crossrail Place. There, away from the hordes of stressed-out workers, you’ll find the...
The next time someone tries to tell you that London is a concrete jungle, hit ’em with this knowledge bomb: some 47% of the city is in fact dedicated to parks and green spaces. They make our fair city one of&helli...
If you’ve seen the cost of flights recently, then like us you may be thinking you’re better off staying at home this summer. What’s wrong with a bit of old-fashioned camping, hey? From John O’Groats to Land’s End, this...