Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

This enchanting historic garden near London has just been named one of the most beautiful places in Europe – beaten only by Lake Como and Corfu

Europe's treasure trove of gorgeous places is well-stocked, to say the least. So attempting to determine which of the continent's gems are the twinkliest of all is certainly no mean feat. But luckily the...

The first of a series of Tube strikes is taking place across the London Underground this week – here’s everything you need to know

It was announced last month that London's trusty transport network was going to be impacted by a fair bit of springtime strike action. And whilst the Tube strikes that were set to take place in March were...

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A major London aviation hub has ranked among the world’s busiest airports – with a record-breaking year of over 84 million passengers

Travel-loving Londoners, listen up. If you happen to be wondering where in the world you might find the busiest airports of all (because why wouldn't you be?), you've come to the right place. Because an an...

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This handy interactive map pinpoints every happy hour taking place in London in real-time – so you’ll never have to pay for an overpriced drink again

Spring has officially sprung, and across the capital city - if you listen carefully enough - you might just hear the sweet sound of glasses clinking as Londoners emerge from their winter hibernation, read...

Culture

One of the world’s most iconic movie stars was born in south London – and there’s a Blue Plaque on the Brixton building that he grew up in

London is filled to the brim with ancient architecture, telling the stories of the city's fascinating former residents. One such structure comes in the form of Glenshaw Mansions; an apartment block, perched on a busy...

130 rare cherry blossom trees have just been planted in Greenwich Park – forming a ‘valley of blossom’ in the heart of the capital city

Londoners need not dig out their passports or withdraw a hefty wad of spending money in order to experience the spectacular sights and scents of Sakura season. A trusty trip on the Tube will suffice, as o...

Food & drink

Princess Margaret used to use a fake name to dine at this hidden Kensington restaurant – and it has just reopened its doors for the first time in years

The rustic wooden tables, the flickering candlelight, and the quiet hum of clandestine conversation could all quite easily lead you to believe that you've been transported out of the capital city and into a quaint-an...

The world’s best budget-friendly airport terminals have just been revealed – and London is officially home to 2 of the most affordable aviation hubs

The airport-aficionados over at Skytrax have recently revealed the 2026 edition of their World Airport Awards. And as a girl who loves spending time at the airport almost as much as she loves landing at th...

You can turn 8 days of annual leave into 20 days off in May – here’s how

We city-dwellers aren't particularly well-known for being the chirpiest bunch of people, are we? And regardless of the fact that I think the residents of the capital city are given a bit of a bad rap; ther...

This award-winning beauty salon tucked away in Notting Hill is home to its very own picture-perfect café – serving up coffee and cutting-edge beauty treatments

Beauty-buffs of the capital city, gather round. If you're looking to well-and-truly level up your self-care routine, please allow me to point you in the direction of a rather gorgeous establishment that's...