Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

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This exciting summer rail route directly connects 3 European countries – and train tickets start from less than £25

Whilst the concept of a train ticket that doesn't resemble the price of a small mortgage may seem fairly mind-blowing to us Brits at the moment; it turns out that cheap-and-cheerful train travel does, in...

Culture

This beautiful city just an hour from London is known as the ancient capital of England – and it’s home to King Arthur’s Round Table, the UK’s largest farmers’ market, and the longest medieval cathedral in the world

There's no denying that London simply oozes main character energy. And so it's pretty hard to believe that this big, bright, brilliant city of ours wasn't always the UK's capital. But it's true. In fact,...

Food & drink

This interactive map of London reveals which beer gardens are directly in the sun in real time – so you can soak up every last ray of sunshine

I'm sure you're all well aware that the weather in London is outrageously sporadic and wildly unreliable. One moment the sun has firmly got its hat on, and the next moment it's absolutely nowhere to be se...

Food & drink Top news

This charmingly wonky west London pub has just been named the best-loved local boozer in the capital city – and it boasts a huge sun-soaked beer garden

With the sheer number of brilliant bars and boozers dotted around the capital city, it's rather tricky to pinpoint which of them are the very best of the bunch. But that, my friends, is where Muddy Stilet...

Food & drink

This iconic Covent Garden restaurant is bringing back its 1986 prices to celebrate its 40th birthday next week – with dishes being served up for as little as £1.20

Ahh 1986: what a year, hey? Top Gun hit the big screen, Neighbours was aired in the UK, the first disposable camera was released, and the average cost of a house in London was £55,000 - can you even imagi...

Escapes

This quintessential coastal town was once Charles Dickens’s favourite seaside staycation spot – it’s just 90 minutes from London and is home to 7 gorgeous sandy beaches

The sun is out, the temperature is continuing to soar, and the weekend is officially here. And that, my friends, is the holy trinity of happiness, in my opinion. If you listen carefully enough, you might...

London’s very first Olympic-sized floating lido has just opened in Canary Wharf – the year-round urban oasis boasts saunas, a community clubhouse, and natural water to swim in

We're becoming rather spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic spots to take an al-fresco dip in the capital city. But as the season for splashing around in water is officially in full swing, we're happy...

Food & drink

London is officially home to the best new bakery in the world – and it’s located inside one of the city’s most historic arcades

Croissant connoisseurs, eclair enthusiasts, and - well - anybody who is as financially and emotionally invested in the capital's pastry scene as I am; you're going to want to hear this. Whilst it's certain...

Things to do

This incredible Olympic-sized lido near London is set within 4 acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens – and it boasts 3 water slides and a family-friendly paddling area

On the rare occasions that the weather in London decides to cooperate, you really only have two logical options to choose from. You can slap on the sun cream and hotfoot it to your nearest pub garden. Or...

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The world’s first direct flight between London and Sydney is finally happening – and Qantas will launch this record-breaking flight connecting the two major cities next year

If you're a long-haul loving Londoner, I come bearing some news that'll be right up your street runway. The first ever direct flight between London and Sydney is officially almost ready for take off - and...