Catch A Flock Of Hot Air Balloons Flying Over London This Summer
We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed for this one. The hot air balloon regatta takes place every June, but since it remains at the mercy of the British weather,…
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London’s Giant Disneyland-Style Theme Park Has Been Scrapped (For Now)
A few years ago, it was announced that London—well, okay, north Kent—was getting its very own Hollywood-esque, Disneyland-style theme park. We watched from the sidelines as countless other cities across…
Kew Gardens‘ Stunning Orchid Festival Is Back In Town
Kew’s Orchid Festival is lean, green, with every colour you’ve ever seen. Although London’s festival season is a while…
How Best To Celebrate The Lunar New Year In London For 2022
It’s almost Lunar New Year and the ‘Year of the Tiger’ is very nearly upon us… Celebrations for the Lunar New Year in London are the biggest in the world…
London’s Amazing Gingerbread City Will Give You Some Proper House Envy
Are you gingerbread-y for it? Let’s face it, gingerbread houses are as much a part of Christmas as the tree or Love Actually. However, you’ve probably found that your plans…
10 Stunning London Christmas Trees That Are Simply Treemendous
Consumer warning: these London Christmas trees may give you intense tree envy. It’s finally December which means that Michael Bublé has nearly defrosted, Mariah’s ready to get her warble on…
St. Pancras International’s Magical Christmas Tree Has Been Unveiled
St Pancras International’s highly anticipated Christmas tree has been unveiled. The grand reveal of the St Pancras tree took place last week, and as always, there’s a distinctly festive feel…
Covent Garden Will Illuminate A Dazzling Christmas Lights Display Throughout Christmas
Over 115,000 lights will illuminate the Covent Garden Christmas display. It’s not truly Christmas until the London landmarks start lighting up for the festive season, and happily we’ve got confirmation…
9 Breathtaking Light Festivals In London That Will Brighten Your Winter
There ain’t nothing that a few thousand festive lights and a mug of mulled wine can’t fix. Luckily, London has a whole line-up of light festivals on the agenda this…
The Tower Of London Ice Rink Has Been Cancelled For The Second Year Running
For the second year running, the crown jewel of London ice rinks won’t be making an appearance. Covid-19 put paid to the Tower of London ice rink’s 2020 season, but…
Tickets For Kew Gardens’ Christmas Lights Trail Are On Sale Now (Yes, Seriously)
Clearly, Kew Gardens have been tucking into leftover candycanes and come up with an idea… Someone in the Kew Gardens team has clearly taken the sentiments of I Wish…
Claridge’s Sparkling Art Deco Christmas Tree Is Made With Real Crystals
Mega-posh London hotel Claridge’s has unveiled its new Christmas tree. With December here and the lockdown over, we’re starting to get into the swing of Christmas here at Secret…