What was once a thriving Central London market area full of the smells of flower sellers, chestnut-roasters and London’s equine transport system going about its business, is now one of the most popular destinations for shopping, theatre and spangled nights out. In amongst the towering theatres, carnival street performers and human statues, there is a world of original…
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15 things to do for free in London
London, home to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the beautiful Regents Park, its history has intrigued all throughout time and is one place that should take precedence on on your travel list to visit. Why not download our mobile-app to help make your stay in London memorable. As a budget traveller you can easily explore the…
Top London Tips – A Quick Intro to the Unmissable Highlights of London
Enchanting, beautiful, chaotic, enormous, historic, exciting, fun…there’s a lot of ways to describe London . But if you’re going to visit this capital city, what are the must-see sights and sounds? We asked our community on Facebook to tell us about the highlights of London. Here’s what they told us… See what all the fuss is about…
21 locations for your London Soho bucket list
Despite the best efforts of greedy property developers and noise abatement notices, Soho remains one of the most quintessentially stylish, creative, exciting areas in Central London . Located between Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus, it’s the sort of geographical triangle we love to get lost in. You can uncover hidden book shops, tiny museums,…
3 days in London, England
Day 1 – Take in the main sites Begin your day by getting the tube to Westminster Station and crossing the river for the best view of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Then take a trip on London’s number one tourist attraction the London Eye. Afterwards cross back over the river and take a…
London’s goldmine of street art & where to find it
Street art is the biggest artistic movement of the 21st Century, and London’s walls have become a dazzling canvas for artists to let rip. The beauty of urban art is that it’s constantly disappearing, evolving and giving the artists an immediate audience whilst giving us a free art exhibition! Go on a walk and you’ll…
Things to Do Near Kings Cross: Hidden Gems in North London
If there was a prize for the most dramatically regenerated area of London, then Kings Cross would win hands down. Back in the 1990s it was a smoggy, clogged artery of the UK’s train network, famously miserable and full of the seedier side of life. Twenty years and millions of pounds later and the dual stations of…
The best Bonfire Night events and fireworks in London
Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason. Should ever be forgot… It’s that time of year again, when we launch beautiful rockets of exploding light into the air, in commemoration of the fateful night back in 1605 when Guy Fawkes was arrested for his role in the…
Exploring a new city: 12 hours in London (featuring Jack the pumpkin!)
When you land in a brand new city for the first time, it’s thrilling yes, but also a bit daunting! I mean where do you even start? Our mate Jack popped over to London for Halloween because he heard it’s a diverse city and a popular pumpkin hang out at this time of year. It…
13 best free apps for surviving London
London can be a little overwhelming, even to the locals! Our staff come from all over the globe, so we’ve compiled a list of best London apps that helped them survive when they first got here! Whether you’re just in town for the weekend or you’re planning a longer stay, these free London apps will…
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