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London Is Officially Home To Two Of The Most Beautiful Bookshops In The World

We all know that you should never judge a book by it's cover. Judging a bookshop by its beauty, on the other hand? Absolutely fine. Especially when two are considered to be among the best-looking in the world. That's r...

This Little London Airport Has Just Been Named One Of The Best In The UK – And It’s Set To Get A Whole Lot Bigger Soon

I just love spending time at an airport, me. Filled to the brim with anticipation, excitement, and cheap bottles of booze; they're all pretty enjoyable, as far as I'm concerned. But according to a new study conducted by...

Things to do Visit London

This Lesser-Known Museum Allows Visitors To Have A Snoop Around The Homes Of Londoners From Across The Past 400 Years – And It’s Completely Free To Visit

If nosying around other people's gaffs is anywhere near as high up on your list of favourite activities as it is on mine, you might want to listen up. Over in , you'll find a museum that's filled to the brim with home c...

Culture Visit London

The Oldest Surviving Bridge In London Is Around 850 Years Old – And It Doesn’t Even Technically Cross The River Thames

London isn't particularly thin on the ground in the bridge department. There are a plethora of picture-perfect pathways linking the separate sides of our , ranging from tiny and twee to enormous and elaborate. And we Lo...

Culture Escapes

This Idyllic Medieval Village Just 90 Minutes From London Is Home To One Of The Best-Preserved Norman Keeps In Europe – And You Can Stay Overnight Inside Its Luxurious Royal Chamber

Another day, another near London that's fit for the pages of a fairytale book. And today's idyllic escape from the chaos of the capital comes in the form of Castle Hedingham; a medieval spot that boasts character, char...

Four Iconic London Buildings Have Been Shortlisted For The Most Prestigious Architecture Award In The UK

Never one to turn down the chance to bang on about how brilliant London is; I come bearing the news that our beloved capital city is back up to its old overachieving tricks. Six buildings from across the UK have been sh...

Escapes Things to do

This Stunning Crystal-Clear Lake Is Just An Hour From London – And It’s Surrounded By Dramatic Cliffs, Gorgeous Woodland, And Incredible Wildlife

Much to my dismay, we've officially reached the end of the summer. And in a matter of mere moments, we Londoners will be retreating back into our (overpriced) homes, ready to hibernate for the cosy season. But before we...

Escapes Things to do

This Incredible Olympic-Sized Lido Near London Boasts Three Water Slides And A Family-Friendly Area For Mini Paddlers – And It’s Now Going To Be Open All Year Round

When the temperatures start to rise in the capital, there's really only a few logical things to do. You can either slap on some sun cream and hotfoot it to your nearest , or you can dig out your cozzie and find yoursel...

Culture Things to do

The Abandoned London Underground Station That’s Now A Mind-Bogglingly Difficult Escape Room

I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I'm really rather fond of our trusty transport network. Having been ferrying passengers across the for over 160 years, our pioneering public transport system has well-and-t...

Escapes

This Charming Village Just 90 Minutes From London Is So Beautiful, It’s Been Hailed ‘Little Switzerland’ – And It Inspired A Very Famous Fictional Cottage

I know that we only flipped the calendar into mere moments ago. And I'm aware that the buckets, spades, beachballs, and swimsuits have barely even been shoved back into storage yet. But as far as I'm concerned, it's ne...