50 free things to do in London with kids
London can be daunting, especially when trying to find the right thing to do for you and your kids. While it is a city that thrives at night, there is plenty of incredible things to do during the day wit...
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These gorgeous seaside towns less than two hours from London have sandy beaches, oysters, vintage shops – and one has the longest pleasure pier in the world
We're firm believers that everything you need can be found in London, but we'll begrudgingly concede that picturesque seaside towns are the exception. Luckily, with the coasts of Kent, Essex, and Suss...
This gorgeous secret garden is hidden away in the heart of Regent’s Park – it features special gardens designed for meditation and stunning statues scattered throughout
Most Londoners will be more than familiar with . It's an expansive spot with elegant flower , water fountains, a stunning lake, a zoo, and more. Heck, there's even a university! It's the perfect place for the quintessen...
Feast your eyes on florals this spring with our fabulous flower guide for London’s beautiful blooms
I know what you’re thinking – ‘Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.’ But during springtime in London, nothing will inspire you to get out and about like the sight and smell of the city’s beautiful blooms. So we’ve partn...
26 picture-perfect places in London to spot some blooming London cherry blossoms
London's cherry blossoms are a delightful sign that winter may not actually last forever, as well as an aesthetically pleasing addition to London's already pretty darn picturesque cityscape. Across the capital, are jus...
There’s less than a week left to see the gorgeous Kew Gardens Orchid Festival – the famed London garden has been filled with colourful blooms and dazzling floral installations
As and spring starts to rear its head, one of London's prettiest cold-weather floral installations is preparing to bid adieu to the city. The Orchid Festival returned last month for 2026, celebrating 30 years of stunn...
You can explore the ‘real’ Hundred Acre Wood that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh, less than 2 hours from London – with new trails and experiences landing in the forest to celebrate 100 years of the beloved stories
Inarguably, one of the most beloved groups of is that of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Regardless of which one was your favourite - Tigger, Roo, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, Eeyore, Rabbit, or Pooh h...
This UK beach has been recognised as one of the very best beaches in all of Europe – it’s just a few hours away from London, and beat out stunning beaches in Spain, Greece, and Italy
As we cower in our homes, rueing the that has been hitting the UK virtually non-stop this year, we're naturally thinking ahead to warmer, sunnier times. And as part of that, we're dreaming of and beachy holidays. Conv...
Did You Know There Are Wild Snakes Living By This North London Canal? And It’s Not Entirely Clear Where They Came From
If you're like us on the Secret London team, New Year's Day required everyone to move slowly, speak quietly, and keep the lights low after the excess of New Year's Eve. It was thus perfect timing that , premiered that e...
A Wolf Moon Supermoon Will Rise Over London This Weekend – Coinciding With An Impressive ‘Fireball’ Meteor Shower
It's good news for star-gazers and moon-watchers tonight, as an impressive Wolf Moon supermoon will fill the night sky this weekend. It's the first full moon of 2026, and rounds out a series of 4 supermoons in a row tha...