Did you know that author Jane Austen regularly visited London to see family, go to the theatre and buy tea? London is often mentioned in...

The Open House Festival is your annual chance to immerse yourself in London’s homes, institutions and superb architecture. You can go...

Did you know that the Globe Theatre burnt down over 400 years ago because a canon misfired during a performance of Henry VIII and set...

Some of our most precious parks and gardens were shaped by Kings and Queens through the ages with St James's and Green Parks originally...

In view of climatic changes, our green spaces are more precious and relevant than ever. Urban green space gives us Increased...

The National Portrait Gallery opens its doors again on June 22nd 2023 after a major refurbishment lasting three years. It's a fabulous...

Westminster Abbey - heart of the nation is a hive of activity! This historic and special building epitomises our fabulous living history...

See a new exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace from April 21st to October 8th 2023. Style and Society: Dressing the...

Fashion at its most regal OR how on earth did they walk in that? This unmissable exhibition not only charts historic fashion but contains...

An fabulous artist with a social conscience! William Hogarth's Chiswick home and a collection of his prints is open to the public. It's...

300 years ago in late February 1723, the great man Sir Christopher Wren died in London after a long and fulfilled life. Most of us know...

Wondering what to do with the teenagers over half-term? Look no further - everyone loves being just a bit scared don't they? If you do,...

Really proud to be helping out an award-winning, independent bookshop in Surrey! A spin-off talk related to my Westminster Detectives...

Step back in time – immerse yourself in Georgian London! Hear the untold stories behind the art of Londoner William Hogarth. Hogarth's...

Here's to a brighter 2023! Let's look forward to London hosting the coronation of King Charles III in May. Westminster Abbey has hosted...

How about a spontaneous festive cocktail in the "walk-in" American Bar in the luxury Savoy Hotel? Visit the Savoy at the end of my gin...

St Martin-in-the-Fields is a fabulous setting for a whole series of carol concerts this year. From carols for kids and families, to...

London's Christmas lights are something to behold and they're free to admire and enjoy! So where are the best displays? The angels of...

Visit London this December and pop in to one of the Christmas Markets to get something different for a loved one or just browse the...

You have just weeks to visit the FREE Museum of London’s main site at London Wall before it closes as a visitor attraction in December...