A great medium sized museum centred around East London, the docks and world trade including a terrific area for kids. London is full of museums, many world renowned and so I would see little point in me including those here. There are also a number of smaller museums and some very small and devoted to … Read more
Chislehurst Caves are actually in Kent rather than truly in London but they are on the outskirts and about a 30 minute journey from London Bridge station. The caves are viewed by guided tour which leaves on the hour from 10AM Wednesday to Sunday, once you step inside you will realise why it has to … Read more
Wilton’s Music Hall is a fascinating step back in time and a captivating place to visit. The last of London’s Music Halls Wilton’s probably looks and feels like it always has in parts. The front was originally an alehouse in a row of terraced cottages dating back to the mid 1700’s or earlier whilst the … Read more
This is slightly different to many of my posts and intended posts on here due to the fact that this could easily be a full day. Regent’s Canal runs from Paddington through London to Limehouse in the East where it meets the Thames. It’s about a 9 mile stretch which can be walked in virtually … Read more
The Emirates Airline Cable Car runs between Royal Docks and the Greenwich peninsula and whilst it’s not the most oft used piece of public transport it’s still a great experience and something that is well worth doing. After 9AM the cars which run every 30 seconds and accept 10 people take you on a 10 … Read more
London has over 750 docking stations and 11,500 bikes available for anybody to hire spread right the way across the capital. To hire a bike you just need to find a docking station, you will find yourself passing them all the time in central London, and access your bike(s) using a credit or debit card. … Read more
The iconic London black cab is not only a must do activity when visiting the capital but can also be a great experience. London cabbies have to pass the famous ‘knowledge’ before they earn a license to drive one of the black cabs, this means that they need to memorise all of the streets in … Read more
If you are spending any time at all in London then it’s almost a certainty you will end up travelling on the ‘tube’, London’s underground rail network. London is covered by 11 tube lines, plus additional overground trains and the DLR (docklands light railway) and a new line is due to open in the next … Read more
20 Fenchurch Street, known to most Londoners as the Walkie Talkie building is home to the Skygarden, London’s highest public garden. Entry is free but must be booked in advance and tickets go very quickly, they are normally available about three weeks in advance and you can book a timed slot which they are strict … Read more
