Katie Forge, Author at Secret London

The Energy Price Cap Is Increasing (Yet Again) Later This Week – Here’s How It Will Affect Your Gas And Electricity Bills

I won't lie to you, folks - I come bearing some less than ideal post-Christmas, news. Many Brits will see a rise in their utility bills later this week, as the Ofgem energy price cap increase comes into effect on Thurs...

Here’s When All The Major Supermarket Chains In London Will Open (And Close) On New Year’s Eve – Find Out The Opening Hours For Tesco, Sainsburys, ASDA, M&S, And More

If you're anything like me, you've been existing entirely on a diet of cheese, chocolate, and champagne for the past seven days weeks straight. And whilst, I strongly believe that that's the way it should remain until t...

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This Festive Walking Tour Will Take You Past London’s Most Gorgeous Christmas Lights Before They Get Taken Down

Let me set the scene for you: you have absolutely no idea what day it is, you haven't left the house in almost a week, you're gradually morphing into a Quality Street, and you're considering a new career in property bec...

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This Wonderfully Whimsical Treehouse-Themed Hotel Is The Perfect Spot For A Cosy Stay In The Capital City – And It Boasts Dreamy Decor, Incredible Food, And Some Of The Very Best Views In London

Picture-perfectly perched on top of an (otherwise rather nondescript) office block is a lush, leafy, and oh-so luxurious hotel that'll make it pretty tricky to be-leaf you're mere moments away from some of the most chao...

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London Is Officially Home To One Of The Best Independent Bookshops In The World – And It’s A Twinkling Treasure Trove Of Rare, Unique, And Very Niche Books

Bookworms, bibliophiles, and - well... anybody that enjoys banging on about how great is as much as I do; you're going to want to hear this. The best independent bookshops on the planet have just been crowned by Cultur...

Christmas Things to do

Less Than 90 Minutes From London, This Vintage Steam Train Has Been Covered In Thousands Of Twinkling Lights – And You Can Hop Aboard For A Magical Journey Through The Countryside This Christmas

Look, I'm well aware that trains and stations aren't particularly famed for being the most pleasant places to be on the days surrounding Christmas (*shudders at the sheer thought of the Christmas Eve Euston rush*). But...

A South London Borough Has Refused The Government’s Permission To Increase Its Council Tax – And Will Continue To Offer The Cheapest Council Tax In The Whole Country

Like Santa Claus on Christmas morning, I come bearing a rather wonderful gift for those living in one particular . The government recently announced that it would be giving five London authorities permission to hike up...

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This Magnificent Medieval Cathedral Near London Is Home To The Longest Nave In England – And It Boasts An Incredible Collection Of Historic Artwork And The Shrine Of Britain’s Very First Saint

A historic gem in the UK's treasure trove of incredibly impressive establishments comes in the form of St Albans Cathedral. The Grade I listed building is perched proudly in the heart of (you guessed it, folks) St Alban...

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Four Leafy London Parks Have Been Named Among The UK’s Best Places For A Walk On Christmas Day – And The Glorious Green Space That Topped The List Is Home To Ancient Woodlands, Free-Roaming Deer, And Some Truly Incredible Views

Let me set the scene for you. You've spent the morning tearing open presents and stuffing your face with, quite literally, anything in sight. You've had a glass of bubbly in your hand since the crack of dawn. You've got...

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The ‘Mind The Gap’ Announcement Sounds Very Different At This Central London Tube Station – And This Is The Heartwarming Reason Why

The phrase 'Mind The Gap' is as synonymous with the as passive-aggressive commuters and the outrageous screeching on the Victoria Line. It's just another part of our daily commutes that we've gotten so used to, we bare...