Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

Things to do

You can party beneath a huge blue whale skeleton at the Natural History Museum – here’s how to snap up a ticket to the most sought-after silent disco in London

Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to have an absolute whale of a time inside the UK's most-visited tourist attraction. That's right, folks. The Natural History Museum has released some new dates for...

The River Thames has just welcomed its first ever designated open water swimming site – and Londoners will be able to officially bathe in the scenic spot until September

London is set to bask in glorious 27-degree sunshine this weekend. And right on cue, a new open water swimming site has just set up shop in the capital city; providing the perfect place for hot-and-bothere...

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You can buy this entire Greek island for less than the price of a 1-bedroom flat in London – but it comes with a bit of a catch

When I think about the chaos of the capital city and its constant conveyor belt of busy streets, stations, and schedules; I must admit that the prospect of throwing in the towel on London life and hotfoot...

This week’s Tube strikes have been cancelled at the very last moment – but new industrial action dates have been set for next month

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) have confirmed (at the very last moment) that the industrial strike action that was set to take place this week has been called off. That's right, f...

Visit London

London’s tallest door can be found at this Grade II listed gallery – and it was built specifically to maneuver massive hand-painted backdrops into the West End

One of London's most peculiar pieces of architecture comes in the form of a very tall green door, tucked away down a side street in St Giles. The enormous entryway in question can be found between Tottenh...

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This exclusive tour allows you to explore the hidden underground areas of a busy London station that have been closed to the public since 1999 – where iconic scenes from Paddington and Skyfall were filmed

London's labyrinth of tubes, tunnels, platforms, and passageways is filled to the brim with secrets and surprises. Our pioneering public transport network is the oldest of its kind in the world - and ther...

Visit London

This secret Italian-style side street is one of London’s most ‘unexpectedly iconic’ spots – filled with terracotta architecture and al-fresco eateries

If (like mine) your bank balance and annual leave allowance don't quite align with your desire to spend the summer in Italy - fear not, folks. Because there's a secret slice of la dolce vita right here in...

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These swanky London cocktail bars have just been named among the best in the world by the new ‘Michelin guide for bars’ – and one of them is the oldest in the capital city

There are very few things that we Secret Londoners enjoy more than having a thorough rummage through our treasure trove of a city to uncover the twinkliest gems of all. But I'm not going to deny the fact...

Greggs is opening its first store outside of the UK in nearly 20 years – and will soon be serving up its legendary sausage rolls on this sunny Spanish island

As far as I'm concerned, Greggs is up there with the legendary likes of scones, scotch eggs and sausage and mash when it comes to grub that's synonymous with Great Britain. The beloved bakery chain has be...

Culture Food & drink

This riverside boozer is one of the oldest in London – and it’s the only pub in the UK licensed to sell US postage stamps

London certainly isn't thin on the ground when it comes to outrageously old boozers. With historic hotspots hidden in every nook and cranny of the capital; if you're looking for a tavern with some tales t...