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Exciting exhibitions? Tick. West End wonderment? Tick. Foodie feasts? Tick. Located in the heart of Mayfair, The Athenaeum promises the perfect base for you and your loved ones to get your culture fix whilst re-discovering the capital this Christmas.
Lifestyle / Staying With Us / Things To Do /
Exciting exhibitions? Tick. West End wonderment? Tick. Foodie feasts? Tick. Located in the heart of Mayfair, The Athenaeum promises the perfect base for you and your loved ones to get your culture fix whilst re-discovering the capital this Christmas.
There’s something quite heart-warming and joyful about Christmas shopping. Although the busy streets of London become snowed under the footfall of harried Christmas shoppers, the warm twinkling lights, aroma of mulled wine and the hum of classic Christmas songs as you pass by shop fronts creates a sense of calm in the chaos. But because London is so vast, the considerable choice of shops on offer can feel a little overwhelming when shopping for the perfect Christmas gift, so we’ve put together a guide to the best places to shop in the city.
Our fair city of London boasts a spectacular collection of iconic landmark museums, such as the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum, to name just a few. But what about the hundreds of other lesser-known, quirky museums that are tucked away on cobbled side streets and offer something a little more unique? Look no further as we’ve gathered five of our favourite quirky London museums.
When it comes to travelling around the vast capital, many of us opt for public transport as it is quick and most convenient. However, when the tube is the main mode of transport, we miss out on seeing the iconic landmarks and beauty spots on the streets above. So next time you have plans to venture into the city, why not hop on a bike instead. We’ve picked out three of the best cycle routes around London…
The nation’s capital is home to a whole host of thought-provoking exhibitions. Throughout the year our favourite cultural venues come alive, displaying inspiring concepts and artwork, or detailing the remarkable lives of celebrated artists across the globe. Read on to discover the exhibitions happening in 2022 that you won’t want to miss!
As tradition has it, Blue Monday occurs on the third Monday in January and is known for supposedly being ‘the most depressing day of the year’. Why it falls on that particular Monday is a mystery to us too, but there’s no denying the gloom that seems to follow us wherever we go. Thankfully, we’ve got some handy tips to beat those blues, so give them a try and watch the rain clouds drift away…
Sleigh bells are ringing, choirs are singing and the streets of London are awash with busy Christmas shoppers. As you go from shop to shop, take a moment to look around and admire the festive lights that float high above, and the vibrant Christmas window displays that illustrate heart-warming stories of magic and joy…
It wouldn’t be right to celebrate the Christmas period without a trip to the theatre. Fortunately, London boasts plenty of excellent venues that know how to put on a show (no pun intended)…
With so many famous landmarks and iconic tourist attractions dotted around the city, it makes planning date night an effortless affair every time. However, it can get a bit dull visiting the same places in the same areas, so why not enjoy your next date in London with a bit of a difference and go off the beaten track…
London is a treasure trove chock full of exciting new experiences, and there are plenty of things to do in autumn. To give you a little inspiration, we’ve picked out the top five activities to do in London this month.
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