Back in November, the Fleet Street Quarter created a programme of sparkly, Christmassy goodness which kicked off with a magical art trail. ‘Walking With the Snowman‘ features a dozen beautifully decorated Sn...
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 care...
You know the weird in-between time after Christmas and before New Year? Well, it’s called Twixmas – from the word betwixt which is an old-fashioned word for between – and here at Secret London, we’ve put tog...
Tickets for London’s incredible NYE firework display may be sold out but you still can get front row seats of that sought-after view of the Thames. These sky-high restaurants all have pretty enviable views, if you’re wi...
There are certain phrases that are stop-you-in-your-tracks-terrifying for any Londoner to hear at the best of times (we’re talking ‘…severe delays across all lines’ sort of terrifying). But at Ch...
There are many ways to describe this weird period of nothingness between Christmas and New Year; ‘Chrimbo Limbo’ being our favourite. You could also call it ‘The Festive Perineum’, as one manR...
Because Christmas Eve is the real deal. A day filled with festive spirit, prosperity and so much anticipation, only Christmas Eve could bring the feels that it does. Not quite on board with that idea? Let me persuade yo...
Yes, I can tell you’re shouting at us right now – but hear our argument for Boxing Day out… 1. Leftovers. Turkey sandwiches. ‘Nuff said. It’s actually built up far less than the main event...
Ever wondered if London has always looked as it does now at Christmas time? The extravagant lights, pavements bustling with people, shops dressed to the nines in festive decorations… If anything confirms that yes,...
The Winter solstice might mark the shortest day of the year, just days before Christmas, but if you ask us, Christmas day must surely be the longest of the year. At least, it sure feels like it! From sitting and…...