The Queen Has Officially Opened The Elizabeth Line At Paddington Station
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Elizabeth line is opening in London next week (May 24) after years of delays and costs of £20 billion. Will the…
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London’s First 9pm Sunset Of The Year Will Take Place Next Week
When the clocks went forward in March, it felt like an escape from the cold winter months (despite losing an hour of beauty sleep).
Some London Buses Have Been Given A Purple Makeover For The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Just in case you didn’t know, the UK is celebrating Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from June 2 – 5 this year, marking 70 years on throne. For many of us, that…
The Northern Line’s Bank Branch Is Reopening Today
For all we joke about the maze that is Bank station, it’s actually pretty damn useful for commuters. So, when…
Here’s What The Tube Map Will Look Like When The Elizabeth Line Opens This Month
The ‘purple line’ is due to open to the public THIS MONTH, and it will be one of the most significant updates to the London Underground map in many years.
Spain To Become First Country In Europe To Offer Menstrual Leave
The government in Spain are working on new proposed legislation that would allow women who suffer from painful periods to take three days menstrual leave a month. If approved, the new…
London Could Be Welcoming Almost 600 New Skyscrapers To Its Skyline
If you asked most regular Joes on the street, “What does London need more of?”, chances are that the answer skyscrapers would come pretty far down the list. But, it…
Al Fresco Dining On Pavements Is Set To Stick Around In The UK
For the past two summers, many streets across Britain have experienced an Al Fresco boom. Though it was born as a way to keep the hospitality industry afloat during periods…
Dippy The Dinosaur Is Making A Triumphant Return To The Natural History Museum
The World Cup may be in winter this year but, friends, it’s coming home. Yes, after over four years of hurt (Dippy’s crew still gleaming), the famous Natural History Museum…
The London Eye Was Lit Up With A Crescent Moon Light Display To Celebrate Eid Last Night
As those celebrating Eid yesterday took to the streets to mark the beginning of the three-day festivities, one of London’s centrepieces shone in a special crescent moon light display to…
Carnaby Street Unveils Giant Crown Installation To Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
If you hadn’t heard that 2022 is the Platinum Jubilee year for Queen Elizabeth II, then a stroll through Carnaby Street should give you a fairly unsubtle hint. A spectacular…
A Huge Wildflower Meadow Has Popped Up In Trafalgar Square For One Day Only
We’ve seen hundreds of PR stunts over the years here at Secret London, but few are quite as ambitious (or pretty!) as the one that’s taken over Trafalgar Square today.