Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

London is officially one of the world’s best cities to raise a family – second only to Brisbane

From what I've heard, becoming a parent (and preparing for parenthood) comes with quite a lot to think about. But one item can now be ticked off from that ever-lengthening to-do list of yours. Because if...

The skies in London are set to turn a dramatic shade of ‘blood red’ tonight as a huge plume of Saharan dust sweeps across the UK

Avid sunset-seekers, listen up. The skies across London are set to be illuminated with a rather dramatic display tonight and tomorrow due to a huge plume of Saharan dust that's currently making its way to...

The capital city is officially a step closer to getting a brand new London Overground line as a rather significant funding deal has just been confirmed – here’s everything you need to know

It's been the talk of the town since plans were first floated around back in 2008. But now (almost two decades later) a rather monumental step chug has been taken in the direction of a shiny new London Overground line....

Food & drink Top news

London’s largest rooftop venue is opening in Brixton soon – and the huge open-air venue is set to become a major hub for food, drink, and entertainment

Please don't ask me to explain the science behind this, but we all know that if a venue is plonked on a rooftop, it immediately becomes ten times more appealing to us Londoners. And so it's pretty darn co...

Culture Things to do

These are the best theatre shows coming to London this year – from Sadie Sink To Self Esteem, here’s everything you need to know about the most highly anticipated productions heading to the West End in 2026

Look, I really don't like drawing attention to it, but I did go to drama school. And so the prospect of the curtain lifting on a dazzling new musical or thought-provoking play is a pretty darn exciting one for me. We're...

Culture Secret Guides

These are the Bridgerton filming locations you can visit in and around London – from romantic gardens to ravishing royal residences

Lovers of glorious gossip and all things period drama, gather round. Season 4 of everybody's favourite raunchy regency romance, Bridgerton, finally landed last week. And to celebrate, we've put together a list of some o...

Escapes Top news

The cheapest places to fly to from London in March have just been revealed – and the most affordable city to visit next month offers fascinating history, pints for less than £3, and the world’s largest brick church

As a girl with wanderlust coursing through her veins, I spend a rather hefty chunk of my time scouring the internet for flights and an even heftier chunk of my money booking them. But this month, I need n...

Culture Things to do

This fairytale estate near London was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I – and it’s where visitors can find a world-famous ‘mysterious’ portrait

Just a hop, skip, and a jump 20 minute train ride from London sits a jaw-droppingly good-looking gaff with a rather lengthy backstory. Hatfield House is picturesquely perched slap-bang in the middle of th...

The busiest road in London is officially going car-free – as plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street have just been given the green light

London's most iconic street is officially set to receive the traffic-free treatment soon as the Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans have just been given the green light. The plans in question will see t...

Escapes

This medieval village near London has been named one of the best-kept secrets in the UK property market – and it’s home to a historic watermill, and the site of one of the first recorded cricket matches

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...