You might well think that stationery shops are only needed when you are looking to upgrade your desk space or are in need of a new pencil case at the start of the school year but the reality is that London’s best stationery shops sell so much more than simply the perfect pen. One of the best – and
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is closed, Christmas at Kew Gardens has finished for another year, the Christmas markets have shut up shop, and London’s Christmas lights have been switched off. If you too are feeling the back to school blues then don’t worry, there’s still lots of things to do in
London is home to nearly 200 museums ranging from well known venues such as the Natural History Museum and the British Museum to unusual museums that many local Londoners don’t even know about. Whatever your hobbies or interests, chances are there’s a museum for you from textiles and cartoons to
I love spending Christmas in London. Few cities can compete with the UK capital when it comes to the festive season when the city transforms into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, Christmas trees and all-round festive fun. But what about if you are in central London on December 25th
Snow in London can flip from slush to sheet ice in a single commute, so your footwear needs to keep up. You want warmth, real waterproofing, and traction that feels trustworthy on slick paving stones and Tube stairways. This guide pulls together the most reliable winter boots for 2025, including
My daughter has always loved pugs so it seemed only right that I take her to the CuppaPug Cafe London. Based in east London, this cosy cafe is a wonderful experience where you can hang out with a small herd of snorting, snuffling pugs. It’s the perfect day out for pug-lovers, dog lovers or if you
Teenagers, like toddlers, can sometimes be hard to please, especially when it comes to travel. The good news is, however, that London is a brilliant city for teens with so much to do, no matter what they are into. I have two teens (and an almost-tween) and between them they like everything from
Like many families in the UK we are massive fans of the Race Across the World television series. We have watched every episode of the hit BBC series, willing on our favourite teams to be the first to reach the final checkpoint as they race across the world. As much as we would love to head off on
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if, like me, you have yet to start your Christmas shopping then help is at hand! London is an incredible place to go shopping but it can feel overwhelming, particularly at Christmas time when the streets are so busy. But it is possible to hit the
Christmas is one of my favourite times of year in London. At this time of year, the city is filled with Christmas trees, lights and markets and there are so many fun things to do for Christmas in London with kids. If you are visiting London for Christmas 2025 then you’ll be pleased to know that the
