When you think of iconic London buildings and sights, there are a few that are globally recognised. I’m talking, of course, about the likes of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the Elizabeth Tower, and… · at Secret London ↗
The capital city certainly isn’t thin on the ground when it comes to its theatrical offering, is it? From enormous auditoriums to small-scale studios, there are plenty of places to head to in London if you’re in the mood to be enthralled,… · at Secret London ↗
For anyone seeking a particularly niche Christmas present, the Royal Mint is selling commemorative coins that attended this year’s Trial of the Pyx at Mansion House.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
The lights are back on at Camden’s iconic Parkway cinema. The former ODEON Parkway closed its doors in February, but it reopened on 17 October as Plaza Camden, a new cultural and arts centre for the neighbourhood. You can expect… · at Secret London ↗
It is one of the least promising plots in London: a thin, leftover sliver of land wedged between the roar of the six-lane North Circular and the gardens of suburban Finchley. For years, it sat unused. Today, it is home to 97 houses and… · at Secret London ↗
Train Sim World 7 is extending its Mildmay line route this week, giving virtual drivers five more stations and a change from overhead power to third rail.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
The usually glittering interior of the Fitrovia Chapel is currently suffused with blue light in homage to the late artist Derek Jarman and his final film, Blue.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
So it looks as though London's Miracle on Russell Street festive bar is going to have quite the competitor this Christmas. Entering the fray (in a cloud of red and white sequins no doubt) is the... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
Transport for London (TfL) has refreshed its Poems on the Underground for the autumn, with a new selection of classical, contemporary and international worksRead more › · at ianVisits ↗
From the eeriest toilets, to the libraries you should never enter alone, the Barbican After Dark Ghost Tour unveils a darker side to the Brutalist icon · at Time Out London news ↗
Update: 20/10/26: In very good news indeed, the bakery announced this morning that they've been able to extend their lease with Borough Market. Owner Matthew Jones said: "We’ve come to an agreement with... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
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Forget horoscopes and personality quizzes. Le Creuset’s new immersive experience uses AI-powered camera technology to turn what you look at, and how you react, into your very own colour match. This autumn, Le Creuset is transforming the… · at Secret London ↗
Google has blamed a “power event” at its London cloud data centre for an outage that disrupted banks, delivery firms and court video links across the UK, with services now recovering. The disruption began at about 07:00 BST on Tuesday in… · at Secret London ↗
London is a city with an absolutely endless amount of history. From the Tower of London itself to church ruins, former royal manors from the 1300s, and more, the city is absolutely filled with preserved pieces of the past. And that… · at Secret London ↗
In a rather unsurprising turn of events, London has – once again – topped the eye-wateringly expensive charts. Gatwick Airport is now officially the priciest airport in the UK when it comes to its drop-off fees. And whilst the Department… · at Secret London ↗
Surrounded by modern development, this red-brick Victorian landmark once welcomed passengers arriving by train before sailing overseas from the Royal Albert Dock.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
If you’re after a taste of history in London, our fair city features a wealth of venues with impressive lineages. And if you’re specifically looking to explore the city’s culinary past, then you’re spoilt for choice. There’s Rule’s, the… · at Secret London ↗
We get all kinds of weird and wonderful people on our public transport systems, but we tend to have to take everyone in our stride, because at the end of the day, we all need to use the network to get around. Now, passengers on UK public… · at Secret London ↗
With just 9 weeks to go until Christmas, festive cheer is starting to fill the city. And one of London’s most over-the-top Christmas experiences is set to return in just a few weeks. The Miracle on Russell Street Christmas cocktail… · at Secret London ↗
As a girl who spends a rather hefty proportion of her time and money on flights, the prospect of no longer having to fork out for hand luggage (or don my entire wardrobe whilst scurrying past the boarding desk) was a pretty darn exciting… · at Secret London ↗
The UK could witness its first storm of the season this week, as the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind. As a result, we’ll possibly see the wettest and windiest week so far since autumn began. While London hasn’t… · at Secret London ↗
London’s cluster of tallest buildings could all slip down the rankings as plans for a 70-storey skyscraper, almost as tall as The Shard, are being made.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
The busy road junction outside Monument tube station could gain new pedestrian crossings, wider pavements and protected cycle lanes.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
If you fancy spending Christmas Eve in Cambridge, then the ballot to attend the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College is now open.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Gen Z is starting to spend less time on their phones and creating IRL community groups. Here's the best of offline socialising in London · at London On The Inside ↗
Early last year, the man behind Gura Gura, restaurateur Gobind Chona, opened Oorja on Shaftesbury Avenue. Based on Northern Indian food and a more casual affair than his other place, it must be... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
Fans of the much-loved Lupo Bros cafe in Wimbledon didn't have to spend too long mourning their departure when the lease expired earlier this month. Within weeks, brothers James and Matthew had... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
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It seems as though all good things really do have to come to an end, folks, as it’s just been announced that the three-year fare freeze on London’s buses and trams will be terminating at the next stop. Back at the start of summer, the… · at Secret London ↗
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail will be located at Arley Hall & Gardens, a Grade II-listed estate just outside of Manchester. From London, driving is the best way to get there, via the M1 and M6. It takes a… · at Secret London ↗
The Ivy Asia has multiple outposts across the city – in Mayfair, Chelsea and St Paul’s – each boasting incredible interiors, fancy cocktails, and premium dishes, served with a flourish. Given these locations, it’s probably no surprise that… · at Secret London ↗
Passengers who play music out loud on buses could face fines of up to £100 under new powers granted to local authorities in England.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Regardless of whether you’re Doctor Who-obsessed, are simply a casual fan of the iconic British show, or have never seen an episode, you’re likely familiar with David Tennant’s tenure as The Doctor in the show. But because one iconic show… · at Secret London ↗
Barnet has become the latest London borough to ask the Government for permission to raise council tax far beyond the usual annual limit, as it faces a £200 million hole in its budget. The Labour-run council is in talks with ministers about… · at Secret London ↗
An opportunity is coming up to explore one of the UK's last surviving university map libraries and see its collection up close.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Whilst I’m well aware that fish and chips taste a whole lot better when scoffed at the seaside, it turns out that our capital city still boasts a pretty decent offering. Because the a-fish-ionados over at the National Federation of Fish… · at Secret London ↗
Here’s the scene: it’s 1979, and a 22-year-old Hans Zimmer has just stepped into Ewart Television Studios in Wandsworth, South London for a fleeting cameo in The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star”. You’ll spot him behind the synths,… · at Secret London ↗
One of the infamous axe props from The Shining will be the highlight of a free Stanley Kubrick exhibition in London early next year.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
It was awarded the RIBA Stirling prize for offering the ‘greatest contribution to the evolution of architecture in the past year’ · at Time Out London news ↗
An 18th-century portrait of Suffolk landowners shares a room with a 1998 sculpture that recasts the couple in Dutch wax cotton — and removes their heads.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Georgian restaurant Aba-Ra opened on Brick Lane back in 2023, and it's clearly been doing well as its founder, Lia Walsh, is getting ready to bring the restaurant to Soho. It jumps on a Georgian trend... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
In the past, it's popped up as a mirrored installation in the Al Faya desert and with blow-up chairs on a Dubai beach. Now, leftfield coffee folk The Uncommon are heading to London. For their first... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
It’s been exactly 100 years since Winnie-the-Pooh first plodded onto the pages of a storybook. And to mark this rather momentous milestone, the skull of the actual bear that inspired the loveable literary character has temporarily gone on… · at Secret London ↗
Cyclists who jump red lights in the City of London are being offered a chance to avoid a fine – if they stand in a “sin bin” and watch a road safety film.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Greater Anglia has signed an £800 million maintenance support contract that will keep its commuter trains running through to the early 2040sRead more › · at ianVisits ↗
Despite the mild identity crisis the capital city’s weather seems to be encountering at the moment, one thing that London will be experiencing exactly as expected is the final 6pm sunset of the year. And that, my friends, is sadly taking… · at Secret London ↗
Some London buildings spend their lives as offices; others become Hollywood film sets. The Farmiloe Building in Clerkenwell has done both. The Grade II-listed building played Gotham City’s police station in Christopher Nolan’s Batman… · at Secret London ↗
The Casa Fofo alumni behind this neighbourhood spot are serving inventive Italian plates, natural wines and Sunday sessions with guest DJs · at London On The Inside ↗
Whilst we’ve barely even had to dig out our chunky knitwear yet, as far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early to start penciling in plans of festive fun and frolics. And date that every Londoner should be marking in their calendar is… · at Secret London ↗
Offering public buildings and land for equipment could help improve services, but funding and delivering network upgrades remains the responsibility of mobile operators.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Read more: An enormous, larger-than-life Wallace & Gromit and Aardman experience has landed in London – you can wander around Wallace’s invention shed, join Shaun the Sheep and the Flock, and more · at Secret London ↗
If you want to see A Christmas Carol performed live, the very home where Charles Dickens lived seems like a perfect setting.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Central London’s cult Prince Charles Cinema has survived a long battle with its landlord and signed a long-term lease that secures its future for at least the next quarter century.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Winnie-the-Pooh's skull has gone on display in central London – or, more correctly, the skull of the real bear who inspired A.A. Milne's furry friend.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
In restaurant industry circles, buzz about Ex-Dorchester Grill chef Tom Booton's first solo venture has been steadily building over the last few months. However, we're only just now getting to hear... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
Four teams are competing to bring Ladywell Playtower back to life, and Lewisham Council wants to know which plan you prefer · at Time Out London news ↗
Angel Dabang is one of our favourite bakeries in London. The tiny Angel shopfront serves some of the most legit Korean baked goods around, including traditional twisted doughnuts (kkwabaegi), tteokbokki rice rolls and salad sandwiches. And… · at London On The Inside ↗
Like many fans of Black Axe Mangal, or to use the correct title FKBAM, we were gutted when it closed last year. But the good news is that next weekend, chef Lee Tiernan will be back in his Highbury... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
Fancy walking through whimsical balloon worlds and playful installations that react to your presence? How about a giant, hypnotic inflatable maze? You’ll get to explore these and many others at a new interactive art experience coming to… · at Secret London ↗
Having pub-crawled their way around every corner of the country (someone’s got to do it, hey?), the ale-aficionados over at Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have officially decided on the fortunate finalists of their highly-esteemed National… · at Secret London ↗
A contentious redevelopment of a large block of land north of Liverpool Street station is set to go ahead after the Deputy Mayor for Planning approved it.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Celebrate apple day, bag a free cocktail, join an acid house dance party or see some free art with roundup of bargainous things to do · at Time Out London news ↗
If you walk down a narrow side street near Liverpool Street station, you might notice a plain-looking brick building, London's oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
After an absolutely scorching hot summer, the recent weather change has been welcomed by many, in fact, it’s even got many of us wondering if we’ll have a white Christmas this year. But before we start celebrating the festive season, we… · at Secret London ↗
Drenched in history and dripping with charm, London’s oldest restaurant has been filling the rumbling tummies of hungry city-dwellers since it first swung open its doors in 1798. Now, almost 230 years later, the building in which it sits… · at Secret London ↗
Explore centuries of human history and discover 4,000-year-old civilisations at the Timewalk Immersive Experience Museum; book tickets today. · at Secret London ↗
Enjoy bright lights and big flavours this November Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is a festival that symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. The name comes from the Sanskrit word… · at London On The Inside ↗
There are few better ways to spend an Autumn evening than with a glass of wine in hand (ideally, Italian). Luckily for Londoners, Eataly London’s beloved Wine Festival is back this month. On Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October, the home… · at Secret London ↗
The National Theatre is offering a free week of theatre at home, with a new seven-day trial giving eligible new subscribers unlimited access to its streaming catalogue.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
It's the second oldest restaurant in London (and the oldest to have stayed in one location), now Rules has entered true national treasure status by being donated to the National Trust. The... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
If you've ever wondered which hue of Le Creuset cookware really reflects your personality, then a four-week pop-up coming up at Harrods aims to answer that question. The French brand has taken over... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
An exhibition explores the practical work behind Sense and Sensibility, from disguising radiators to protecting historic paving from a 24-tonne lighting rig.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
There are few more atmospheric places to see out the year than Union Chapel, and the Grade I-listed Victorian Gothic venue has just unveiled its Christmas 2026 line-up. The centrepiece is the return of its much-loved Carols by Candlelight… · at London On The Inside ↗
It’s the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, and a timely reminder that the next batch of Bayeux Tapestry tickets will go on sale soon.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
Some hotels give you a room with a view and leave it there. Leeu Estates gives you a vineyard, a winery, a working farm, a huge art collection and one of the best restaurants in South Africa, all within a short walk of your front door.… · at London On The Inside ↗
Having only opened just over a year ago in Manchester and earlier this year in Liverpool, Tabitha's coffee has been building a big following. Now they're getting ready for a three-day pop-up at the... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
Back in 2022, Willows opened in Clapham, and it must be doing well, as they're getting ready to open a second restaurant and wine bar in Chelsea. They're taking over a site next to the Saatchi... · at RSS 2.0 ↗
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Cohen described it in the liner notes to The Best of Leonard Cohen: “I had a good raincoat then, a Burberry I got in London in 1959.” It’s believed he bought it at Burberry’s on Regent Street, a purchase that would go on to inspire “Famous… · at Secret London ↗
London is undeniably the best city in the world, so getting the best out of it can take some serious legwork, and more often than not, far too much money. That’s why we created our Secret Club: our online community for unlocking the best… · at Secret London ↗
Drinkers heading into town are in for a treat this week, as six London pubs will be pouring complimentary drinks thanks to Joe Lycett. The comedian and Celebrity Traitors star announced the move during the finale of his Channel 4 show,… · at Secret London ↗
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, folks, but it seems as though a whole lot of bed bugs have descended upon the capital city recently. New research from pest control connoisseurs has revealed the country’s ‘bed bug hotspots’ – and London… · at Secret London ↗
We’re used to seeing the royals pop up in London, whether it’s at a local boozer or visiting an iconic London business. But the heir to the throne was spotted in a particularly unusual way this week. Yesterday, Tuesday 13 October, Prince… · at Secret London ↗
Picture the scene – you’re aboard the most famous ship in the world, the RMS Titanic, travelling in luxury. You’re sat in the first-class dining saloon, and you’re about to tuck into a scrumptious-looking afternoon tea. Surely not an… · at Secret London ↗
Hidden beneath a random residential side street in everybody’s favourite seaside town is Shell Grotto. Its exterior is unassuming, to say the least – and so you’d be forgiven for walking straight past it without even noticing. It would be… · at Secret London ↗
If you often find yourself thinking you’d love to make some more space for hobbies in your free time – you’re definitely not alone. In fact, 49% of Brits struggle to break away from usual habits (like scrolling and watching tv), despite… · at Secret London ↗
Plans to pedestrianise the wide road between Piccadilly Circus and St James Park appear to have been delayed after an updated consultation pushed back the next stage of works.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗
This part of London was still fields until a couple of hundred years ago, but a local landmark at the park's southeast corner, the Rosemary Branch, a large pub, gave the park its name.Read more › · at ianVisits ↗