Where? Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TGWhen? Last Friday of every monthHow Much? Free entry Times? 18:00 - 22:00 For a brilliant evening of live music, art, workshops and late night talks, head down to Tate Modern's Turbine Hall on the last Friday of the month. This fun & quirky event is a great opportunityContinue reading "Tate Late"
Condesa
★★★ Where? 15 Maiden Lane, London WC2E How Much? £££ Cuisine? Mexican & Iberian Dining? Small Plates Vegetarian & Vegan Options? Vegetarian / limited Vegan Gluten Free Options? Yes Nestled within a narrow lane off the cobbled square of Covent Garden, this dark and mysterious locale has an intriguing & inviting ambiance. There is anContinue reading "Condesa"
Chubby Hearts
Spread a Little London Love This Week Where? Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner, London Until? 20 February 2022 How Much? Free Who? Anya Hindmarch For one week only, Anya Hindmarch's lovable, cuddable, chubby hearts are back in town. It's a little reminder to us all that just because Valentine's Day is over, doesn't mean theContinue reading "Chubby Hearts"
Take a Good Lucca Round
Lucca: The Walled City Cobbled pavements, religious architecture and a rich cultural heritage - Step inside this walled city and marvel in it's medieval beauty. Where? North of Pisa, Italy When? April - June (& Autumn) How? Car/Train (30-40 min drive from Pisa) When I set out to explore Tuscany in October 2021, I hadContinue reading "Take a Good Lucca Round"
Granger & Co
★★★ Go Go Go to Granger & Co Where? 175 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB (multiple London venues) How Much? ££ Cuisine? Australian Dining? Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Vegetarian & Vegan options? 🌱 - Yes Gluten Free Options? 🌾 - Yes Granger & Co is a great place to GO out for lunch, brunchContinue reading "Granger & Co"
The Top Secret Comedy Club
Where? 170 Drury Ln, London, WC2B 5PDWhen? Every day of the week How Much? £1 entry (higher on Fridays/Saturdays) & optional donation at the end I had no idea what to expect from Top Secret Comedy Club - I'd never before been to a stand-up comedy event, but had read online that this was aContinue reading "The Top Secret Comedy Club"
The Wallace Collection
Type? Permanent When? 10am-5pm Monday-SundayWhere? Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BNHow Much? Free (with paid additional exhibitions) Displaying an array of medieval & renaissance artwork, silverware and armour, the decadent walls of Hertford House are home to a vast collection accumulated by the first four marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. Having openedContinue reading "The Wallace Collection"
High-Rise Hill
Exploring London's green spaces: Greenwich Park Renowned for its rich naval history and the Prime Meridian line, Greenwich is home to a variety of cultural and geographical landmarks. Comprised of historic buildings and rolling green hills, Greenwich is the striking counterpart to its corporate cousin, Canary Wharf. A short journey from the bustling streets ofContinue reading "High-Rise Hill"
The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham
Nottingham's Most Romantic Restaurants Having studied at the University of Nottingham for four years, it's safe to say, I know my way around the city. My friend Liv could always tempt me away from the library with the simple sentence: "Shall we eat out tonight". And off we would dash, shovelling our laptops that hadn'tContinue reading "The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham"
The Borough Buzz
Exploring London's Borough Market Established in 1756 Where? 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TLWhen? 10am-5pm (Monday-Thursday), 10am-6pm on Fridays, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-2pm on Sundays How Much? Free Home to British broadcasting legend and the culinary creator of blue soup, Bridget Jones - Borough Market may be less well known for its cinematic historyContinue reading "The Borough Buzz"