The purple sea home to the honeybees Where? Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Rd, Banstead SM7 3JA. How much? £5 adult entry/ When? Bloom’s from end of June and peaks during July and August. What? Family run farm open to the public, with cafe and shop. Accessible? Yes – wheelchair and dog friendly. On theContinueContinue reading “London’s Lavender Fields”
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Strakers
★★★★ Butter than expected Where? Westbourne Park, 91 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL How much? ££-£££ What? Seasonal ingredients, mixed cuisine Welcome back to episode 90 of all things The Amateur Archive: this is a review of Strakers, by Thomas Straker. Between the vibrant streets of Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove lies the culinary debutContinueContinue reading “Strakers”
London’s most talked about Strawberries
★★★★★ Borough Market’s Worst Kept Secret Where? Borough Market, Turnips, London SE1 9AH How much? £7.50 If you dare to venture into Borough Market any time soon, brace yourself for a hilarious sight: a horde of chocolate chinned foodies! Prepare yourself for an abundance of juicy strawberries and indulgent chocolate at every corner. If you’reContinueContinue reading “London’s most talked about Strawberries”
Troubadour
★★★★ London’s oldest independent live music venue Where? West Brompton, 265-267 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 9JA How much? ££ What? Modern British restaurants and live music venue The Troubadour is renowned as one of London’s longest running live music venues, opening its doors in the 1950s, and hosting the likes of Elton John andContinueContinue reading “Troubadour”
BBC Earth Experience
Experience the world like never before Where? West Brompton, BBC Earth Experience, The Daikin Centre, Empress Pl, London SW6 1TT When? Open indefinitely How much? Adult – £22 – £30 / Student – £15 Accessibility? Fully accessible – Wheelchair access, audio enhancement / description, guide dog access & digital transcript Seven continents at the tipContinueContinue reading “BBC Earth Experience”
The A-Zadar Guide of Croatia’s Oldest City
Top 5 Best Attractions Often overlooked for its beauty, in favour of Dubrovnik or Split, Zadar has subsequently become a peaceful and affordable option for those travelling to Croatia. With rocky shores and crystal clear waters, cobbled pavements rich with history, endless seafood options and lively markets, Zadar is a lot more beautiful than itContinueContinue reading “The A-Zadar Guide of Croatia’s Oldest City”
Zephyr
★★★ Chic Greek on a Famous London Street Where? Nottinghill Gate, 100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD How much? ££ Cuisine? Greek Menu? Lunch & dinner a la carte, tasting menu options Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes I’d often wandered past Zephyr on my way down Portobello Road, admiringContinueContinue reading “Zephyr”
Sunset City
Darwin, Australia’s tropical paradise Before setting off to the land down under, my research into Australia’s northernmost city left me feeling rather underwhelmed. Very few travel blogs boast about the beauty of the city itself, instead commending the the various national parks that rest far from the city borders. It seemed to me that mostContinueContinue reading “Sunset City”
There’s no place like Rome
A modern guide for an ancient city A city famous for it’s history, architecture and delicious food, there really is no place quite like it. Cobbled paths and ancient arches will take you back in time to the cultural paradise that paved the modern Western world. Whilst our whistle stop tour lasted only two andContinueContinue reading “There’s no place like Rome”
Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens
One of London’s hidden gems Where? Embankment Station, Villiers St, London WC2N 6DU When? mid-April (exact dates vary) How long? They last 1-2.5 weeks Tucked away behind the arches of Embankment station is the unassuming beauty of the Victoria Embankment Gardens. A lush green space all year round, with a secret spring surprise. Painting theContinueContinue reading “Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens”
Calendar Girl 