Jingle the (alarm) bells: Christmas is coming! The whole country is about to transform into a glittery bazaar of festivities. From Scotland to the South West, London to Liverpool, Christmas markets will start popping up...
If you’ve been searching for something to brighten up your home, look no further. God’s Own Junkyard is a psychedelic paradise of neon lights and vintage signs, all hidden inside an unassuming warehouse in d...
Kew Gardens are once again bringing light, colour, and a healthy sprinkling of Christmas magic to south-west London. Their lovely lights trail is amongst the very best of London’s Christmas lights, turning the gar...
Now, you may look at that title picture, and think to yourself that this is the London hideaway of Bilbo Baggins, Snow White or *gulp* Hansel and Gretel. You would, however, be wrong, as the Hollyhock Café is an adorabl...
You’ve probably heard the news, but Hampstead really is rather lovely. With cute shops, fancy coffee shops, and Hampstead Heath next door, you’re spoiled for choice on a visit here. However, the most beautif...
Let this be a reminder that wishes do come true. Years ago, when I was a wee baby intern for Secret London, and not the jaded, grizzled veteran executive editor I am now, I wrote about all the wonderful things other cit...
Yes, we’re well aware that cemeteries aren’t always the first choice when it comes to a lovely afternoon stroll. But when that cemetery is one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’, you know you&...
If you’ve ever wandered around the City of London on a weekend, 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 ci...
Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, we’re willing to bet you wouldn’t fancy spending the night alone in an empty tube station. Thousands of commuters and station workers have reported ghostly going...
Easily the best thing about London is that there’s always stuff to do – a good thing, too, or we’d need new jobs! If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t believe there’s a world beyo...