Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

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This hidden area of London is home to 5 lakes and the most beautiful sewage station you’ll ever see – but it doesn’t have a train or tube station

As a rather big fan of the (and having lived here for the entirety of my adult life), it's pretty rare for me to encounter an area of London that I know next to nothing about. But it does happen, folks. And a corner of...

A creative corner of east London has just been named one of the UK’s coolest places to move to – and it’s home to a pub which is owned by Sir Ian McKellen

We all know that it's cool to be kind. What some of us might not have been quite so clued up on, however, is just how cool it is to live in one very specific spot in London. Yes, that's right, folks - this year's roll c...

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Heathrow Airport has just revealed a whole load of exciting new flight routes that will be launching in 2026 – including the UK’s only direct flight to a major city in the USA

Considering the current state of , I might be marginally jumping the gun here, folks - but spring is on it's way. The longer days, the sunshine, the prospect of not having to cling on to a hot water bottle for dear life...

London pedicabs will be officially regulated for the very first time by the end of this year – and the new rules will crack down on rip-off fares and blaring music

It's been the talk of the town for quite some time now. Well, at least I think it has. Admittedly it's rather difficult to hear what's going on above the relentless roar of 'Dancing Queen' and 'Let It Go' blaring from L...

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The finalists for the highly-coveted ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year’ award have just been announced – and 9 London literary spots have earned themselves a place on the shortlist

Bookworms and bibliophiles of the , please avert your eyes from whatever book you're currently devouring, and listen up. You're probably well aware that London's literary offering is pretty darn impressive. From huge bo...

The Bakerloo line is officially getting a huge upgrade – here’s when Londoners can expect to see the UK’s oldest operational fleet of passenger trains replaced

Originally setting up shop as the 'Baker Street and Waterloo Railway', London's legendary Bakerloo Line has been ferrying folk around the capital city for around 120 years now. Home to the oldest operational fleet of pa...

Topshop has officially returned to the UK high street inside 32 John Lewis stores – here is the full list of places that you’ll now be able to find the beloved brand

I'll see your Pancake Day and I'll raise you 'Topshop returns to the UK high street after a 5 year hiatus' Day. That's right, folks: the brand that shaped the style of an entire generation (and gave us all the perfect c...

Escapes

This ancient city near London has recently been named one of Britain’s very best places to live – and it’s home to fascinating Roman ruins, a 1000 year old market, and one of the oldest pubs in England

Listen up, Londoners. I come bearing yet another scenic spot for you to add to your ever-lengthening list of day-trips from the capital city. And the twinkling gem that I've yanked out of the UK's treasure trove of pict...

Three days of London Overground strikes have been announced and the first is taking place next week – here’s everything you need to know about dates, affected lines, and alternative route

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has recently confirmed that a series of strikes are set to take place on the London Overground over the next few months. I mean, those trusty trains continued to faithfully f...

A cliffside car park just 90 minutes from London could soon be transformed into an outdoor swimming pool complex

Everybody loves a comeback, and this scenic seaside spot could soon be making a rather hefty one. What was once the Marina Bathing Pool in Ramsgate is now used as a (fairly drab and dreary) cliffside car-park. But a non...