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The London Dungeons

The London Dungeons

When you are tired of the beautiful architecture, rich culture and retail therapy that the city of London has to offer, why not try discovering the darker side to this vibrant metropolis and transport yourself back to some of the darker moments in the capitals history by visiting the macabre worlds of the London Dungeons. [...]

London Zoo

London Zoo

Opened in 1828, London Zoo is the oldest scientific zoo in the world.  Built originally to house subjects for scientific study it was eventually opened to the general public in 1847.  Today the zoo is home to 755 different species and approximately 17,000 individual animals.  Situated on the northern boundary of Regents Park the zoo [...]

Chislehurst Caves

Chislehurst Caves

Beneath Chislehurst, a south eastern suburb of London, an extensive labyrinth of caves and tunnels await exploration.  Originally a flint and chalk mine, the entire subterranean network is manmade and is believed to date back to at least 1250 when the area received its first recorded mention as a working mine.  The caves have had [...]

Discover Highgate Cemetery

Discover Highgate Cemetery

Situated within the London Boroughs of Camden, Islington and Haringey, Highgate Cemetery nestles silently within its lush woodland surroundings, whilst the hustle and bustle of city life carries on unnoticed outside its walls. Perhaps not one of the major tourist attractions within the city, it is at the very least one of the most atmospheric. [...]

A Guide to Shoreditch

A Guide to Shoreditch

Ziggys Home to some of the most fashionable haircuts in London, Shoreditch is the place to go if you want to hang with the cool kids.  This is where the scenesters congregate, so if you’re into wacky art, alternative music and late-night bar hopping, Shoreditch should be top of your list.  Read on for your [...]

Chelsea and Kensington

Chelsea and Kensington

The Natural History Museum Recently made famous on British reality TV for being home to the super-spoilt, Chelsea is a hotbed of glamour and opulence.  If you’re looking for society London, you’ll find it here.  Or if you just want to admire beauty and the high life from the sidelines, you’ll be spoilt for choice. [...]

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

Large expanses of green gorgeousness are not commonly associated with London.  But there are a few wonderful places that are tucked away amongst the busy traffic and harried pavements, tranquil spots where Londoners themselves head for respite from the daily craziness.  Hampstead Heath (known locally as ‘The Heath) is a fantastic London park covering 320 [...]

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

One of the largest parks in central London, Hyde Park is divided in two by the famous Serpentine, a 28 acre recreational lake.  Hyde Park covers 142 hectares in total and is the largest of four parks which form a sort of chain from the entrance from Kensington Palace to Whitehall.  Hyde Park is open [...]

The Best Thai Restaurants in London

The Best Thai Restaurants in London

Dining out in London is truly fantastic.  With some of the best restaurants in the world to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice with cuisine, atmosphere, price range and location.  Thai cuisine is a wonderful blend of several Southeast Asian traditions, combining gorgeous flavours with aromatic spices to create an amazing array of [...]

Explore Leicester Square

Explore Leicester Square

Leicester Square is a fully pedestrianized and extremely busy hub in Central London that is extremely popular amongst tourists and locals alike – you’ll never find it lying completely quiet.  Although this is a reason why a lot of visitors avoid it, they are missing out on a treat!  There is plenty to be discovered [...]