Samuel Hopkins, Author at Secret London

Deptford-based Sam works on the writing and editing side of things at Secret London, and before working here he was a Brand Copywriter at Lonely Planet, FutureLearn, Booking.com and Secret Escapes. When he's not working, he's often doing research by trying out new pubs, restaurants and bars in the capital.

10 Of The Best Picnic Spots In London For When The Sun’s Shining

Recently crowned the greenest city in Europe, London is full to the brim with places for you to put down your picnic rug and tuck into all the…

Culture Secret Guides

39 Fantastic London Music Festivals That Are Coming To Town In 2023

Last year saw our London festivals return completely back to normal after a very trying couple of years, and this year looks to be no different. The behemoth…

Things To Do

3 Rental Services For E-Scooters In London To Get Out And Explore

TfL and London councils initially collaborated on a year-long of rental e-scooters across ten London boroughs back in June 2021, but this has now been extended until at…

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The Lumineers Are Playing Their Biggest Ever UK Show In Crystal Palace Park This Summer

The Lumineers earlier this week revealed a plethora of acts set to join them for their biggest ever UK headline show at…

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BEYONCÉ, Burna Boy, Fatboy Slim, Harry Styles, SZA & 16 Other Gigs Happening In June 2023

Don’t believe us? Well, the proof is in the pudding as they say – so get ready to get your lighters up! So without further ado and kicking off the…

Food & Drink

11 Of The Very Best Fish And Chips Shops In London To Visit This National Fish & Chips Day

Since this Friday (June 2) is National Fish & Chips Day, let’s tell you about some places that are truly off the scale. We’ve found some of the best fish…

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15 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Activities In London For You And Your Pooch To Have A Big Day Out

It has to be said that us Londoners seem to be absolutely batty about pooches. After all, we’ve got dog-friendly restaurants, bars, cafés and even the world’s friendliest…

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10 Caribbean Restaurants In London To Get You In The Carnival Mood

In a city that’s famous the world over for the Notting Hill Carnival, it stands to reason that we love our Caribbean food – along with the great music and lots…

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10 Of The Best National Trust Properties And Stately Homes To Explore Near London

Period dramas usually always prove to be a popular thing to watch – this being the UK after all – and the behemoth that was…

Food & Drink

15 Of The Top Sports Bars in London To Get The Drinks In This Weekend

Sports bars are great places to spend some quality time with your mates while watching some of the key matches of some of our favourite sports. They’ve always got high-tech…