Each year, I head into London’s Notting Hill in December to capture the stunning wreaths adorning the neighbourhood’s doors—perfect for Christmas card inspiration! The vibrant, colourful houses of Notting Hill and Holland Park are transformed each year with dazzling decorations, featuring wreaths of all sizes and styles. From timeless classics to creative, quirky designs, eachContinueContinue reading “Best Christmas Wreaths in Notting Hill 2024”
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Clos Maggiore
★★★★ London’s Most Romantic Restaurant Where? Covent Garden, 33 King St, London WC2E 8JD How much? £££ Cuisine? Modern French Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Yes Gluten free options 🌾 – Yes Dog Friendly 🐶 – No Clos Maggiore is renowned as one of London’s most exquisite restaurants. As you passContinueContinue reading “Clos Maggiore”
The Best of Tulley’s Tulip Fest
★★★★★ Keep Your Tu-lips Sealed: London’s Best Kept Secret! Where? Tulley’s Farm, Unit 1 Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE When? late March – May Distance from London: 1hr by car / 2hr by public transport How Much? £12 – £15 Dog friendly 🐶 – Yes, as long as they’re kept on lead. Tulley’s FarmContinueContinue reading “The Best of Tulley’s Tulip Fest”
Chapter – 72 –
★★★★★ From Cafe to Cocktail Bar: Is This London’s Best Espresso Martini? Where? Bermondsey, 72 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD How much? £-££ What? Coffee shop & Cocktail Bar Dog friendly? Yes Chapter – 72 – is nestled in the heart of Bermondsey Street, barricaded by charcoal boards proudly proclaiming “(one of the) BEST EspressoContinueContinue reading “Chapter – 72 –”
Rita’s Dining
★★★★ The American Diner, With a British Twist Where? Soho, 49 Lexington St, Carnaby, London W1F 9AP How much? ££ Cuisine? American dining, seasonal British ingredients Vegetarian? Yes, limited Vegan? Yes, limited Gluten free? Yes I had Rita’s on my radar as one of the top London restaurants to visit, so when the opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Rita’s Dining”
Elliot’s
★★★★ Borough’s Bests: The Chic Eatery Serving Seasonal Sensations Where? Borough Market, 12 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD How Much? ££ Cuisine? Seasonal options and sourdough pizza Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Dog friendly? Yes Elliot’s has held a prominent position in Borough Market since 2011. It is easy toContinueContinue reading “Elliot’s”
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”
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”
Beyond the Streets
The best street art exhibition in London Where? Sloane Square, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY When? 17 February – 9 May 2023 How Much? £15 – £25 Accessibility? Wheelchair access, guide dogs Bringing the outside inside, Saatchi has invited an explosion of colour and style to overtake, in partnership with Adidas.ContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Streets”
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”
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