Battersea Power Station

Where? Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW8 5BN When? 10:00am-9:00pm Monday-Saturday / 12:00pm-6:00pm Sunday The majority of people who live in and around London will be familiar with the recent re-opening of Battersea Power Station, an iconic industrial landmark now turned shopping centre. Whilst as expected, the building houses a vast range of shops,ContinueContinue reading “Battersea Power Station”

Not Another Quiz Night

Hands down the best quiz night I’ve been to in London so far… What? Comedy, musical, interactive quiz How Much? £8.50 – £68 (£8.50 for a single) When? Next one – Wednesday 21st December Time? 18:45pm – 22:00 Age? Over 18s Tickets? https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/quiz-night/not-another-quiz-night If you’re anything like me and love yourself a quirky evening ofContinueContinue reading “Not Another Quiz Night”

Mr Bao

★★★★ Take a Bao Where? 293 Rye Ln, London SE15 4UA How Much? £-££ Cuisine? Taiwanese Menus? All Day, Brunch & Drinks Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Yes – ask staff Gluten Free Options? Limited – Ask staff Located off the main high-street in Peckham, only a short distance from the station, Mr Bao isContinueContinue reading “Mr Bao”

Peckham Car-Boot

Where? Bellenden Rd, London SE15 5DR When? Every Sunday 10:30am – 2pm How Much? £1 entry fee (visitors) / £5 (sellers) If you’re in search of genuine vintage items on a budget, then look no further – Peckham car boot sale is a gold mine, piled high with 00s high-street fashion, real leather, designer denimContinueContinue reading “Peckham Car-Boot”

Ballie Ballerson

Where? 97-113 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3BSWhen? How Much? £10 – £12.50 (2hr entry to ball pits)What? Ball Pit Cocktail Bar & Bottomless Brunch If you’re looking for something fun, quirky and a little bit different, then head over to Ballie Ballerson and enjoy a night of nostalgic childhood chaos. With cocktails, ball pits, aContinueContinue reading “Ballie Ballerson”

All aboard…

The Ship In Wandsworth Where? 41 Jews Row, London SW18 1TB How Much? London Prices It’s fair to say that most South Londoners will have journeyed to The Ship at one point or another. An energetic, vibrant spot, nestled by the river Thames – This bustling London pub has become a host to lively postContinueContinue reading “All aboard…”

Our Time on Earth

The World Reimagined In light of the climate emergency, the Barbican welcomes visitors to indulge their imaginations and experience life through the lens of sustainable development. Where? Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS When? Thu 5 May—Mon 29 Aug 2022 How Much? £18 standard (concession prices available) What? Climate change / Sustainability Where tradition meetsContinueContinue reading “Our Time on Earth”

Pollution Solutions

Plastic — it is the material we are all struggling to live with, but seemingly cannot live without. It invades every aspect of our day to day lives, from the nylon fibres that thread our clothing to the packaging that stores our weekly shopping. And despite our efforts to combat this crisis, only a mereContinueContinue reading “Pollution Solutions”

The Isabella Plantation

Where? Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HSWhen? May – June (this is when the azaleas are in full bloom, however the park is open all year round)How Much? Free (and parking is also free) Nothing could have quite prepared me for the explosion of colour that I was met by upon entering the unassuming gates ofContinueContinue reading “The Isabella Plantation”

The Only Pisa You Won’t Find in Naples

Pisa More than just a leaning tower… Where? Mid-west Tuscany, ItalyWhen? April – June (& Autumn)How? Flight directly into Pisa – bus or taxi from airport To my shame, Pisa was not very high on my list of priorities when I set out to explore Tuscany last October – it always struck me as somewhatContinueContinue reading “The Only Pisa You Won’t Find in Naples”