A Staff Writer for Secret London, Sam hails from Australia, but doesn't sound like it. He splits his time between trying out the latest coffee place or craft beer taproom, or climbing up walls covered in brightly coloured holds.
If you ask us, we’d be inclined to say that the best Christmas markets are found right here in our lovely city. How could we not be proud of London’s incredible array of festive markets? But apparently, we...
A mainstay of London’s festive season is the annual makeover that breathes new Christmassy life into the rooftop party destination, Pergola Paddington. They take the festive season so seriously that they fill the...
Over in Wimbledon, a community pub has extended a heartwarming offer to Londoners that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. The Alexandra is throwing open its doors on Christmas once again for a Community Christ...
That’s right folks, Mayfair and Belgravia are bringing the Christmas (light) cheer back to London with their gorgeous Christmas light display. This week, both Mayfair and Belgravia turned the streets blue, flicki...
Look, if there’s one thing London does a LOT of come Christmas time, it’s Christmas lights. When the holidays are in full swing, you can hardly turn down a single street without seeing twinkling lights and c...
Ah, the turkey dinner. A stable on British tables come Christmas time, as families and friends gather for the big old feast. But the Yanks plop it down on the table a bit earlier across the pond – almost a whole&h...
Ah, Glastonbury. It’s a whole institution at this point, the kind of event that has people preparing weeks, months, even a year in advance. The kind of festival that has people saving up their cash and dipping int...
With the arrival of the seasons, festivities, and holidays, one of the greatest joys is seeing how London changes. Whether it’s the leaves changing and the flowers blooming through autumn and spring, or decoration...
How do you like your martini? Shaken or stirred? With vodka or gin? Dirty? Or drier than the desert? How about… heated? Because Ham Yard Hotel has partnered up with gin brand…...
Music festivals are typically reserved for the summer-time when stages crop up in parks and throngs of people camp out to see all their favourite artists in one place. Such events usually celebrate and thrive off of pro...