It isn’t only that when you are on local only restriction that you realise how much love you have for a place, but it certainly helps! I know I’m not the only one feeling the same way, and I’m constantly writing little lists of where I’d like to get back to, or try for the … More 10 London venues to visit post lockdown
Spitalfields, which encompasses the areas around Liverpool Street and Brick Lane, is by far one of my favourite London areas. I love the carefully preserved Huguenot housing streets which exist from the early 18th century as part of London’s then booming silk weaving industry, the multiple bars and restaurants, the markets available and the amazing … More Guide to Spitalfields
This is the alternative guide for those who have been to London a few times and done the classic and much touted London tourist attractions, and also those who know London well/fairly well, and are looking for more London inspo! Of course at current, all of these will be closed due to national UK lockdown, … More My alternative London highlights guide!
It’s been quite hard to get this list nailed to 11, as of course there are sooo many possibilities! Please check out the websites listed for what each venue/location may currently be offering during lockdown and post lockdown periods! Post updated October 2020. 1.Victoria Park Victoria Park or Vicky Park as it is known to … More 11 of the best things to do/eat/see in East London!
In spite of the fact I have lived here now for 15 years, it would be of course impossible for me to say I have seen everywhere or know everywhere in London. Impossible! I know pockets of everywhere but can’t say I know everywhere in the slightest (I’m not sure who could). I’m not your … More 5 of my never visited London spots for you to also consider!
This was our first time to 120 Fenchurch Street, and it certainly met our expectations. Its essentially a viewing platform, with restaurant and bar a floor below, just a short jaunt from Bank station, or super close to Fenchurch Street overground. The entrance and the art display ceiling is stunning on arrival, and I understand … More A New Year must: visit to 120 Fenchurch Street
This is a combination of personal anecdote for how, on hitting 16 weeks today, my first 4 months have been for me, plus some tips for how to make your life more bearable whilst pregnant in the nations capital. This is the first post I have written in many weeks as I’m just starting to … More How to survive your first trimester of pregnancy in London!
(Gifted, but all thoughts and opinions my own) I recently had the pleasure of attending the still relatively new, but thriving “Fox in a Box” escape rooms again in Dalston, East London. This is part of a franchise that you might have seen across Europe: and its the first one in London. I visited last … More “Prison Break” at Fox in a Box London
If you are looking for options of an easy and absolutely beautiful day trip to do from London, I highly, highly recommend that you consider either Hitchin Lavender field just outside London, or Mayfield Lavender fields, in South London: both within easy reach. I had the pleasure of visiting both earlier this month with two … More Lavender Fields in and around London
I was really thrilled to be invited for an summer evening with the UK’s first BBQ boats, here in London, thanks to lovepopupslondon and Skuna Boats. Skuna Boats have already been running the very successful hot tub boats, and have now added the BBQ range to the repertoire. 8 of us bloggers set off from … More Skuna BBQ boats: a new way to enjoy London
