London has no shortage of department stores and shopping centres to keep even the most dedicated shopaholic entertained for days. But some of the city’s grandest stores offer far more than a day of retail therapy: they are steeped in…
Whatever time of year you visit, there are always plenty of things to do in London. Even as someone who was born and bred in the capital, I have my own fairly exhaustive bucket list of places to visit (and…
As someone who has lived in London for most of her life, I’m guilty of staying within my own little pocket of the city. While I’m busy pinning new destinations to Pinterest boards and dreaming of places farther afield, it’s…
If you’re ever in or around the London area and are thinking of a day out, Kew Gardens – and especially Kew Palace – is a great choice. Just a short train or tube ride from the centre of London,…
London offers an overwhelming amount of cultural heritage, with historic landmarks around almost every corner. While popular sites like the Tower of London and Big Ben command attention, many lesser-known treasures are easily missed. Off the beaten path and hidden…
In the middle of London’s Victoria, and just a few minutes walk from Victoria station, sits Westminster Cathedral. The cathedral (officially named The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood) looms over Victoria Street, with its red brick and white…