Attractions

27 Fab Things to do with (and without) kids in London

London is certainly not a place for parents to dread the moment when school breaks. There’s so much to do and on offer with kids in London over the Summer that mums and dads are spoilt for choice. We love that, don’t we! Here are our top Things to do with (and without) kids in London. Find the most suitable activities based on your London area. Central London 1.
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Photo Challenge

Seascapes | Weekly Photography Challenge

As an old seadog I’ve photographed my fair share of seascapes. There’s something about a seascape that I love but I can’t quite describe. Perhaps it’s the sense of vastness and simplicity. Perhaps it’s the subtle uniqueness that every seascape has both in the sky and in the ocean. Whilst most seascapes you see are taken from the shore I urge you, if you have the…
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Activities

The West End comes to Chelsea, Richmond & Hampstead this Summer!

The West End is coming to Chelsea, Richmond and Hampstead this summer! A series of week-long workshops for children aged 7 to 16 exploring a different hit show each day and culminating in an all-singing, all-dancing performance for family and friends!     The workshops present a fantastic opportunity for kids who have always dreamt of a career in theatre or Drama to gain first hand…
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Great Indoors

Beefeater's 40th Birthday Party

What a lovely evening we recently had at the Drury Club in Central London to celebrate Beefeater (the family friendly restaurant chain)’s 40th birthday!!! We were welcomed by a lovely team who showed us to the venue’s entrance and from there we went down the stairs to reach a lovely open planned room. The ambience was very 70’s with dancers and music reminding us of how great…
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Attractions

A Guide to Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Whether you are a tennis fanatic or simply fancy a day out to the iconic Wimbledon Tennis Championships, there is no denying the thrilling tennis on offer is something to admire and enjoy. Commencing from Monday 23rd June until the grand final on Sunday 6th July, it’s time to get excited and witness history in the making. Here’s our guide to the Wimbledon Tennis…
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Photo Challenge

Shadows | Weekly Photography Challenge

With the great British summer in full swing there’s surely no better time to capture shadows. Actually any time of year, in any part of the world is a good time or place to photograph shadows. The act of photography is all about capturing light and where there’s a light source there’s a shadow. This photography challenge be be about any type of shadow. You can try your hand…
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Central London

FREE LONDON: A Bowler Hat, A Tin Soldier and some Misunderstood Monsters

FREE LONDON alert! There is something quite extraordinary about to come to the City of London.  A giant inflatable Bowler Hat will shortly be found beside St Paul’s Cathedral in Paternoster Square.  It is something we are bringing for this years’ City of London Festival and it will be in place from 23 June to 17 July.   Inside the Bowler Hat will be a theatre which will host…
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Attractions

Royal Ascot: Quintessentially British

If you have never experienced Ascot, I would suggest you take this trip from London Waterloo to discover what is Quintessentially British above and beyond race courses. Ascot has all ingredients for a jump into British culture. Here is my visualisation of what Ascot is all about. Fashion ROYAL ASCOT is THE British Summer’s most elegant racing event, attracting from Royals to Fashionistas, with…
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Great Indoors

Great indoors: Arepa - the best kept secret in Latin American cuisine in London

In London you can dine out in any part of the world. The best kept secret in Latin American themed restaurants is Arepa, specialised in Venezuelan cuisine strictly home made with ingredients imported from Venezuela. The owners of this cosy restaurant with a lovely view in the Haggerston  Canal (very near to Islington and the City) are new parents Augusto and Katherine. They told me they had no…
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Photo Challenge

Rain | Weekly Photography Challenge

It’s nearly Wimbledon time and you know what that means…..rain. Just when we are starting to feel that summer is upon us the heavens open and along come the downpours.  Photographing rain can be done in many different ways. You can freeze or blur the movement simply by adjusting your shutter speed. It’s also interesting to photograph rains storms from afar or when you’re…
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