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”
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Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew
The Powder Pink Paradise Where? The Royal Botanical gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE When? Mid April – May Entry? £8.50 – £19 gardens admission Accessibility? Wheelchair & guide dog access Over the past couple of weeks, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew have transformed into a blossoming oasis. A rose tinted wave has engulfedContinueContinue reading “Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew”
Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office
★★★★ In search of London’s best roast dinner Where? Coal Drops Yard, 2 Bagley Walk, London N1C 4PQ How much? £££ Cuisine? Middle Eastern restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes This industrial cove is well disguised amidst the setting of Coal Drops Yard. Blending seamlessly into its Victorian surroundings,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office”
Boro Bistro
★★★ Wine, Dine, Tapas Where? London Bridge, 6-10 Borough High St, London SE1 9QQ How Much? ££ Cuisine? Modern French, tapas style dining Drinks? Wine, cocktails, classics Outdoor seating? Yes, terrace area Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes Burrowed away from the vibrant bustle of BoroughContinueContinue reading “Boro Bistro”
Abbey Road
Come together and walk the iconic crossing of Abbey Road Where? St John’s Wood, Greater London What? Crossing, Abbey Road Studios & graffiti wall As famously seen on the cover of The Beatles 1969 album of the same name, Abbey Road has become a hotspot for music lovers. Whilst Abbey Studios is mostly associated withContinueContinue reading “Abbey Road”
Megan’s
★★★ Mediterranean menu and masses of Prosecco Where? Multiple locations How much? ££ What? Lunch, brunch & dinner Cuisine? Mediterranean-influenced Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes I’ve been to Megan’s multiple times now, for breakfast, lunch and bottomless brunch. They’re difficult to miss these days, with aContinueContinue reading “Megan’s”
Milk
★★★★ The best brunch in London…or are they just milking it? Where? Balham, 18-20 Bedford Hill How Much? ££ Book ahead? No (expect 20-40 min queues during peak times on the weekend) What? Cafe & Brunch Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Situated in Balham, which is quickly becoming a trendyContinueContinue reading “Milk”
The Coach & Horses
★★★★ A cosy host for a warm Sunday roast Where? Kew Green, 8 Kew Grn, Richmond TW9 3BH How much? £ – ££ What? Pub, hotel & restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes After a frosty walk around the gardens of Kew, we headed over to the Coach & HorsesContinueContinue reading “The Coach & Horses”
Orchid Festival
What’s in stall for 2023? Where? Kew Gardens, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Richmond, TW9 3AF When? Saturday 4 February – Sunday 5 March 2023 How much? £1 entry for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Legacy Benefits, free for members Booking ahead? Yes, required: book here Wheelchair access? Yes This year, the Kew OrchidContinueContinue reading “Orchid Festival”
Créme
Where? Soho, 4 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8DJ How much? ££ What? Bakery Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? No I have long been on the hunt for London’s best cookie, having tasted some mighty contenders from east to west. Whilst their reputation precede them, is Créme really the crème de la crèmeContinueContinue reading “Créme”
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