Early December is a special time for Trafalgar Square. Each year, the lovely people of Norway donate a behemoth of a tree to London as thanks for helping them out in World War II, and have done since 1947, which…...
If there’s one life lesson we learned from Pingu, it’s that igloos are brilliant hangout spots. Sometime around 2016, London seriously took that advice to heart, and since then, a glorious wave of igloos pop...
It’s been many, many years now since the Hogwarts Express set off from Kings Cross, bearing a young Harry Potter to his first year of school. In that time, Pottermania has exerted an ever-tighter grip on the count...
Whilst The Shard dominates the skyline of London Bridge, there are even more treats to be found on terra firma. If you’re looking for a lovely riverside pub, or a cocktail bar with a hidden basement, these London...
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…...
Kew Gardens have once again brought 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...
The creak of wooden floors. The hushed reverence of people browsing the shelves. The unmistakable scent of new and old books alike. There honestly is nothing like a good bookshop to while away the hours, losing yourself...
Some say it isn’t Christmas until the John Lewis advert appears. Others say it isn’t Christmas until December 1. Now, they’re both right, of course, but we think the surest sign of impending Christmas...
If festive films have taught me anything, it’s that Christmas is a time for miracles. A time when singing can power Santa’s sleigh, eight year-olds can outwit…...
When it comes to London’s Christmas lights, every area has their own speciality. Oxford Street goes big, Regent Street goes…...