Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

Food & drink Top news

This culinary London landmark has just been crowned the best food market in the world – with over 100 vendors and more than 1000 years of history

I come bearing yet another shiny item for us to precariously shove into London's full-to-bursting trophy cabinet, folks. And today's glistening accolade comes courtesy of the culinary connoisseurs over at...

Food & drink Top news

You’ll soon have the chance to dine inside the historic cafe inside Westminster Abbey at night for the first time ever – as the legendary landmark will open its doors for an exclusive one night only event this month

For the very first time ever, some fortunate folk are soon being given the unique opportunity to tuck into a delicious dinner inside Westminster Abbey at night. The legendary London landmark will be swing...

Sports

Serena Williams is officially returning to London this month to play her first competitive tennis match in almost 4 years

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion (and all-round athletic icon), Serena Williams, has confirmed that she will be making her competitive tennis comeback right here in the capital city. She'll be taki...

Culture Things to do

This spectacular subterranean chalk chamber near London was carved entirely by hand – and nobody knows when or why

Tucked away beneath the serene streets of a rather modest market town near London is one of the UK's most mysterious monuments. Royston Cave does what it says on the tin, really. It's a cave, and it's in...

Food & drink Top news

This cosy London pub is officially one of Dua Lipa’s favourite spots in the city – and it’s owned by a hugely famous Hollywood director

If you're a faithful follower of Secret London, it's highly likely that your notes app is already bursting at the seams with bars, bistros, and boozers to visit. But we'd highly recommend you making space...

London is set to face major Tube strikes this week – here’s everything you need to know about getting around the city during the disruptions

So it's looking likely that this week's Tube strikes will be going ahead as planned. Is it an ideal situation? No. But will there still be ways in which we can hotfoot it around the capital city during th...

Things to do

This fascinating abandoned London Tube station will soon be offering its first ever family-friendly tours – where kids can explore over 100 years of history through riddles, clues, and quizzes

London's loveable labyrinth of tubes, tunnels, platforms, and passageways is filled to the brim with stories, secrets, and surprises. And for the past decade, avid transport-enthusiasts have been able to...

Escapes

This stunning European capital is officially the cheapest city break on the continent – and direct flights from London cost less than £40

As a girl whose happiness levels rather heavily depend on whether or not she has her next holiday booked; I'm always on the lookout for desirable destinations that I can escape to without breaking the ban...

A giant poem written in honour of London Heathrow’s 80th birthday has been painted onto a field next to the airport – but it can only be seen from the sky

When considering the UK's international airport offerings, there really is only one name that instantly springs to mind: London Heathrow. Britain's biggest and busiest airport has been serving as a hub fo...

A nature trail in London’s largest Royal Park has just been renamed in honour of Sir David Attenborough – and it features a brand new volunteer-planted woodland glade

You're probably well aware that world-renowned wildlife conservation connoisseur, Sir David Attenborough, reached a rather momentous milestone recently. The beloved broadcaster turned the big 100 back on M...