London film locations: A self-guided walking tour
From Mary Poppins and Lawrence of Arabia to Harry Potter and Love Actually, London’s streets, skylines and iconic buildings have formed the backdrop for hundreds of …
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Hidden London tours: The secrets of Down Street Tube station
Beneath the streets of London is a hidden underground world of abandoned Tube stations and deserted tunnels, each with their own story to tell. Most …
The first-timer’s guide to visiting Wimbledon Tennis Championships
It’s as much a British summer tradition as Pimms and strawberries and cream – which are in ample supply – as London turns tennis mad …
10 of the best London food tours and tastings
Eat your way around the world on the streets of London with these 10 delicious London food tours and tastings, from neighbourhood walks and market …
Hidden London tours: Euston’s lost tunnels
For years I commuted to work in London on the underground to Euston station. I’d walk through its miles of tunnels and down to the …
Alternative things to do in London
Samuel Johnson said “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” …
Sunset views from the Shard, London // In pictures
As a bit of an obsessive when it comes to city views, as soon as the Shard opened three years ago I booked myself tickets …
Boutique on a budget: Affordable hotels in London
Looking for somewhere to stay in London? Our pick of the best affordable hotels in London for boutique on a budget, with stylish rooms, central …
Stepping inside British history at the Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster – home to the Houses of Parliament – is one of London’s best-known buildings, its towers forming the backdrop to so …
Following the Sherlock trail across London
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous creation, ‘consulting detective’ Sherlock Holmes, has had a few different incarnations over the last 125 years. But one of the …