Deptford-based Sam works on the writing, editing and SEO side of things at Secret London, and before working here he was a writer and editor 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 or catching the latest gig.
Located at the foot of pretty Telegraph Hill, The Earl of Derby pub has been restored to its former glory by Parched – a small independent group run by four friends who also own the likes of The White Horse in…...
Summer’s always a busy time in the capital, and sometimes you want to do nothing more than just get away from the hustle and bustle and escape the crowds. What could be better then than a trip to the smallest town in th...
From leisurely cruises along the Thames to speedboat rides, and canoe hire to white water rafting – yep, really – there are all sorts of ways to take to the water in London. Raise the black flag, hoist the mainsail and...
Crystal Palace is known for many things – the dinosaurs at the namesake park, panoramic city views, some classic boozers – the list goes on and on. But were you also aware that it has some cracking places to dig into&he...
Now into its third year after two sold out previous editions, One Out Festival returns with a bang and its best ever line up across five special stages on September 16. Playing at the beautifully green and secluded Apps...
Sometimes let’s face it – and even though we’re British and *ahem* slightly prudish – it’s nice to let it all hang out. Surprisingly, there are a few stretches of sand not tooooo far from the capital where you can get y...
Quick heads up: we’re going to try and get through this entire article without mentioning the c word… Honestly though, there’s so much to do in the western wonderland of Notting Hill. And whilst we can...
There’s nothing quite like the joy that seeing hundreds of bright flowers brings us. So whether you would like to buy a bunch of flowers, pot some plants, or just enjoy the bustling vibe in general, visiting one o...
With the capital enjoying some pretty glorious weather – and those blasted tube and rail strikes also taking place – there’s been no better time to explore the city on two wheels. Or perhaps just head to work… Luckily f...
One of the city’s funnest music festivals, City Splash Festival is now widely recognised as one of London’s biggest celebrations of reggae, dancehall and afrobeats music, and this year – its third instalment – it grew e...