Sam Barker, Author at Secret London

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.

A Huge Storm Is Set To Batter The UK Tonight And Tomorrow – With Weather Warnings In Place Across The Country

Last week, , but the forecast has decidedly taken a turn for the worse. As temperatures drop once again, there is no snow in sight for the capital. Instead, the recently-named Storm Chandra is set to bring extreme weath...

Things to do

You Can Take A Behind The Scenes Tour At The Natural History Museum Of Over 23 Million Preserved Animal Specimens – Including Charles Darwin’s Original Specimens From The Galápagos Islands

Ah, the - you know it, you love it. It's an esteemed building and museum in our capital that's just as stunning as it is fascinating. When you visit, you can go back in time to visit dinosaurs, explore other continents...

This South London Town Is Officially The Cheapest Place To Live In The City – But Some Would Say It Doesn’t Even Count As London

A recent study revealed some pretty shocking news about just how bad the rental market is in London. Specifically, data from Zoopla revealed that . So what's a Londoner to do? If you're looking for more affordable prope...

Food & drink

This Stunning Restaurant Inside An Art Gallery Is Officially The Best Italian Restaurant In The Country – And It’s Also One Of The Best In The World, According To The Italians Themselves

For all those Londoners who continue to declare that London is home to some of , here's some more proof for you. The 50 Top group recently released its list of the very best Italian restaurants around the globe (besides...

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This North London Restaurant Is Hosting Free Dinners For Strangers Seeking Connection – Building New Friendships Across The Generational Divide

Up in Tottenham, one popular local restaurant is helping lonely Londoners make new friends as a balm for the miserable winter weather. Throughout the winter, is offering up complimentary dinners for strangers looking t...

Culture Things to do

There’s A Secret Poetry Library Hidden Away In One Of London’s Most Famous Buildings – And It’s Home To The Largest Public Collection Of Modern Poetry In The World

Despite writing for Secret London and doing our best to uncover all of the city's hidden gems, we're still constantly caught dead in our tracks by discovering . Whether it's a we walked past on a whim, , or a charming...

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Canary Wharf’s Stunning Winter Lights Festival Has Returned – Lighting Up The Dark, Cold Nights With Sparkling Illuminated Installations

Who says winter nights need to be dark and depressing? Because that's certainly not the case at Canary Wharf! The area's stunning Winter Lights festival has returned to blow away the cobwebs, light up the night, and pro...

Food & drink

This Deceptively Charming Hot Pot Restaurant Brings A Taste Of Chengdu To London – But Be Warned: It’s Home To Some Of The Spiciest Soup In London As Well As A Molten Beef Volcano

There's a common idiom that runs along the lines of, 'if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.' Well, we've got a new one for London's spice lovers and capsaicin cowards alike: 'If you can't handle the spic...

A Brand New Riverside Public Space Has Opened In London – With Greenery, Gathering Spaces, And Public Artwork

It's good news for Londoners who love to get out and about and explore the city's public spaces, because a brand new one has just opened. What was once a construction site for has been transformed into the Bazalgette E...

Food & drink

A 6-Course Gelato Tasting Menu Is Coming To London – With Sweet And Savoury Flavours And Italian Wine Pairings

get a bit of a bad rap in this city. The overarching stereotype is that they're too , overly fussy, and they don't even satisfy your appetite! But one London eatery is here to change up that reputation with a tongue-in...