Hyde Park is London’s largest green space. It covers an area of around 340 acres from Bayswater in the north to Green Park in the south and from Kensington Gardens to Mayfair from west to east. Owned by Westminster Abbey in the Middle Ages, Henry VIII acquired it via the Dissolution for a hunting forest. From 1637 onwards, the public Read more…

The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. It was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, open to visitors from across the world. Enlightenment ideals and values – critical scrutiny of all assumptions, open debate, scientific research, progress and tolerance – have marked the Museum since its foundation. The Museum Read more…

The National Gallery was founded in 1824 when the British government bought a collection of 38 paintings from the estate of the merchant John Julius Angerstein (1735–1823). The collection was first exhibited on May 10 of that year in Angerstein’s house at 100 Pall Mall, but in 1838 it was reopened to the public in its current premises. This Neoclassical Read more…

Our Neighbourhood The core of East London if you will, Shoreditch is very much alive and kicking, buzzing with creative energy, graffiti, independent boutiques, great bars, eateries, and street food. What were once industrial buildings are now covetable flats and slick offices. Whether you want to eat well, dance until late, fix up your hangover with brunch, stroll through the Read more…

The main store on Oxford Street is the second largest store in London after Harrods. In spite of being #2 behind Harrods, Selfridges was opened in 1909 and is the largest shop on Oxford Street with 650,000 feet of retail space. Selfridges was one of the first shops in Britain to introduce window dressing as a way of enticing customers Read more…

BEGIN YOUR DAY AT DISHOOM with breakfast, which might be a Bacon Naan Roll, a Kejriwal or a Big Bombay. Then lunch lightly on Roomali Rolls and Salad Plates, or linger with a feast. Refresh your afternoon with a drop of Chai and a small plate or two. Dine early or dine late. Or just join us for a tipple Read more…

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SW9 Bar, London. FEATURES: Seating, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating. Read more…

Pratt & Payne, London. Named after Streathams two most memorable landmarks; Pratts department store and Cynthia Payne. Full of fine ales, delicious food, music and a host of events. FEATURES: Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Reservations, Television. MEALS: Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks Read more…

New London Cafe, London. New London Cafe is the brain child of Ilker Bafra & Ines Gutierrez. This husband & wife team have been massive foodies all there lives. Ilker of Turkish decent has been involved in the restaurant business for over 20 years having managed all types & styles in the Islington area. His experience is varied and this Read more…