The rapid rise of immersive experiences in London is truly impressive. The Vaults in Waterloo adds the exceedingly British tradition of pantomime to the immersive mix this Christmas, with Aladdin and the Feast of Wonders. We sent Neil Simpson to check it out.  I think the reason immersive experiences have become popular in London is […]

Our guide to London Bridge proves that the area packs a real punch: it has sights, experiences, restaurants and bars, all within five minutes’ walk of London Bridge Tube. If you’re in London for a short trip, Sarah Riches recommends spending a day in the area – it beats wasting time stuck on public transport. […]

Highly-anticipated each year by locals and tourists alike, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has dominated London’s Christmas scene for over a decade and it gets bigger each year. Taking over one of the capital’s largest Royal Parks (from 21 Nov to 5 Jan 2020), Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is a quintessential London experience.       There’s […]

The days are getting shorter but the streets of London remain light-filled as spectacular Christmas lights are switched on throughout the city, signalling the beginning of the festive season. In addition to the show-stopping displays, some of the best Christmas lights in London this year also feature environmentally-friendly and charitable initiatives! Check them out below.   […]

Also known as Neasden Temple, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS) Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is an active place of worship for Hindus and features an incredible display of spires, domes, columns and balconies, all lit by chandeliers.  Built in 1995, it was hand-carved in India from 5,000 tones of Italian Carrara and Indian Ambaji marble for the […]

Calling all thrill seekers: have you climbed The O2 yet? Self-proclaimed scaredy-cat Flora Neighbour reaches the summit and lives to tell the tale. Up at The O2 is a 90-minute climb over the roof of Greenwich’s massive entertainment venue. Choose from a day, sunset, or twilight climb (all from £36) and see panoramic views of […]

This London icon is slowly coming back to life, so Neil Simpson and Sarah Riches took a Thames trip to see its transformation. Battersea Power Station was designed by the Londoner Giles Gilbert Scott (the man behind the red telephone box) and opened in 1933, but by 1982 this ‘superstation’ was no longer in use. […]

We sent our 12-year-old reviewer Leah Corb for a day out the Science Museum and it’s Wonderlab When at the Science Museum, we spent most of our time in the wonderful Wonderlab. There is so much to see and do for people of all ages, from experimenting with light and matter through to electricity and space. The […]

Are you tough enough to climb 528 steps to reach the pinnacle of St Paul’s Cathedral? We decided to set Neil Simpson the challenge – read on to find out what he thought and how you can do it for yourself. There are lots and lots of fabulous views to enjoy in London: The Shard, the Sky […]