Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

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This incredible 45-acre open-air museum is home to over 30 historic buildings that have been saved from destruction – and it’s less than an hour from London

As the sunny season slowly-but-surely clambers its way onto the horizon, we Londoners are beginning to jam-pack our diaries with all sorts of summery shenanigans. And seeing as the weather in the capital...

The busiest Tube stations in London have just been revealed – and an iconic transport hub has taken the top spot with over 70 million annual passenger entries and exits

The capital's trusty transport network is a topic that'll never fail to get a Londoner yapping. Everyone's got a favourite out of the 272 stations that are perched upon those 11 colourful lines that make...

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EasyJet has just announced 9 handy new flights routes from the UK – including 2 from London that have never been available before

Now, I know that it's highly inconsiderate of me to start chucking the w-word about when we've barely even scraped ourselves through to summer. But, it's for good reason, folks - because easyJet has just...

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London’s most famous food market is hosting a rare after-hours seafood celebration – with oyster-shucking, fish-filleting, expert masterclasses, and live demonstrations

Every so often, the food market masterminds over at London's beloved Borough Market swing open their doors after-hours for an extra-special event. One such event is the Evening of Cheese that's takes plac...

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One of the world’s oldest named railway services is returning to London – here’s how you can hop aboard a piece of British history

Locomotive-loving Londoners, listen up - because I come bearing some rail-y great news. One of the world's oldest named railway services is returning to the capital city, ready to reclaim its iconic mid-m...

The world of renting is about to change significantly – here’s everything you need to know about the new laws coming into effect later this week

If you've ever so much as dipped your toe in the murky waters of London's rental market; you'll know it's neither for the faint of heart or the weak of bank balance. With prices rivaling the height of the...

This abandoned 200-year-old ‘Millennium Dome’ in south London is up for sale – and it was designed by the same architect as Buckingham Palace

If you've ever fancied getting your hands on your very own piece of the city's rich history, now could be your chance, folks - because an oh-so iconic 24-sided structure in south London has just hit the ca...

A new 14-mile ‘nature corridor’ is set to transform east London – and it will run through some of the capital city’s most nature-deprived neighbourhoods

In a bid to add a tad more biodiversity to some of London's less leafy locations, a rather impressive 14-mile 'nature corridor' is currently in the pipeline. Led by conservation charity, Wild Cities, the...

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A colourful canal festival will take over Little Venice this weekend – and it’s completely free to attend

You can consider your early May bank holiday plans well-and-truly sorted, as a weekend full of boats and bunting will soon be floating into London. The IWA Canalway Cavalcade is an annual extravaganza tha...

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London’s first ever Korean food festival will land in King’s Cross this weekend – and it’s completely free to visit

This weekend, Londoners shan't be needing a plane ticket and a hefty wad of spending money in order to experience the tastes and traditions of Korea; a trusty Oyster Card will suffice, because a huge Kore...