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Roses Forever!
“Wild and cultivated: Fashioning the Rose” is on at the bijou Garden Museum from 16 March to 19th June 2022. The exhibition explores the...

Helen
Mar 15, 2022


International Women's Day
Today on the 8th March 2022, let's take a quick visit to the Covid 19 Memorial Wall along the River Thames opposite the Houses of...

Helen
Mar 8, 2022


Royal Daffodils & Pelicans
Did you know that St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three Royal Palaces? Westminster Palace (now...

Helen
Mar 1, 2022


Peter Rabbit at the V & A
This family friendly exhibition takes visitors on a journey to discover Beatrix Potter's life as a scientist and conservationist. Explore...

Helen
Feb 22, 2022


To Death: Rival Queens!
An exhibition at the British library explores the lives, power plays, religion and politics of Royal cousins Elizabeth I and Mary Queen...

Helen
Feb 15, 2022


Platinum Jubilee Central!
On February 6th Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. To...

Helen
Feb 8, 2022


Royal Collection: a sneak peak!
The small, intimate Queens Gallery is hosting an exhibition of the Royal Collection. Get up close and personal to masterpieces by some of...

Helen
Feb 1, 2022


What am I?
This dinky little tower seemingly faced in copper caught my eye on a recent trip to London. It's just down some steps between Westminster...

Helen
Jan 25, 2022


Last Chance to See....
Visit the Wallace Collection and see this wonderful exhibition of Frans Hal's male portraits from the 1600s. On your visit appreciate one...

Helen
Jan 18, 2022


Tickets for a Jubilee Celebration!
2022 is Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Year and the celebrations include The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) on...

Helen
Jan 11, 2022


Happy New Year!
Let's hope 2022 is a brighter year and we can get out and about with friends and family. Here are some ideas to get you going in January....

Helen
Dec 31, 2021


It's not too late!
There's still time to find that elusive present for your friends and family! VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE for my walking tours in 2022. An...

Helen
Dec 14, 2021


Seven Dials at Christmas
Once a notorious slum, this historic district between Covent Garden and Soho offers up fantastic Christmas shopping, dining & theatre...

Helen
Dec 7, 2021


A Norwegian Christmas Gift!
Every year, since 1947, the people of Norway have given the people of London a Christmas tree which sits in Trafalgar Square. This...

Helen
Nov 30, 2021


A Christmas Carol!
St Martins in the Fields - the Royal Parish church hosts numerous wonderful carol services throughout December - for all tastes! From...

Helen
Nov 23, 2021


Look No Further....
Covent Garden is a magical place to visit in the run up to Christmas. Revel in the festive atmosphere as you sip your mulled wine or hot...

Helen
Nov 16, 2021


Fabulous City Pageantry!
The 800 year-old Lord Mayor's Show is ON this Saturday, 13th November in the City of London! A fabulous spectacle harking back to the...

Helen
Nov 9, 2021


A tiny, free Tea Museum!
Blink and you'll miss it! It's one of the smallest in London, yet this shop/museum has a 300 year history starting with coffee and moving...

Helen
Nov 2, 2021


The secret of the Sherlock Holmes Pub!
Just a stone's throw from Trafalgar Square is the Sherlock Holmes pub which was referred to by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as the...

Helen
Oct 26, 2021


Half term top tip - River Thames
The River Thames has been described 'liquid history' by John Burns. Here's a top tip for a cheap and wonderful way to see London without...

Helen
Oct 19, 2021
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