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”

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer

Dive into swimming pools, take a road trip across the San Gabriel Mountains and overlook the Grand Canyon in less than an hour Where? The Lightroom, Kings Cross, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY How Much? £32.50 – £37.50 When? Until October 2023 What? Immersive exhibition Access? Step free and wheelchair access available BeholdContinueContinue reading “David Hockney: Bigger & Closer”

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”

Barrafina Borough Yards

★★★★ Tapas and small plates, the perfect place to dine with family and mates Where? Borough Yards, 2 Dirty Lane, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DG How Much? £££ Booking ahead? Yes, available Cuisine? Spanish Multiple locations? Yes and menu varies Vegetarian options? Limited Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Known for it’s delicious foodContinueContinue reading “Barrafina Borough Yards”

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”

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”

Fluffy Bao Buns

★★★★ Prepare to be wowed by bao Where? Elephant & Castle (Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR) How much? £ – ££ What? Street food & bar Book ahead? Not available Thursday – Saturdays / only for groups of 10+ Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Bao is oneContinueContinue reading “Fluffy Bao Buns”