London Marathon 2023, UK
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from…
An Olympic Stay at the Hyatt Regency London Stratford
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a walk down memory lane when he stays at the Hyatt Regency London Stratford. Every time I visit Stratford, I think of my grandparents. They were…
Top Things to Do in London for First-Time Visitors
Welcome to the ultimate guide to things to do in London. If you’re planning a trip to England’s bustling capital, it’s essential to plan ahead to ensure you get the…
DUKES London Hotel Review
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at DUKES London Hotel in St James and has a brush with 007 while enjoying a vegan afternoon tea. One of the great features of staying…
The Other House in Swinging South Kensington
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check in at The Other House London, to discover a new way to stay in Town. Back in the 1960s, it wasn’t just Carnaby Street…
A Whistlestop Tour of London in Three Days
London is one of those iconic cities that is always buzzing with excitement and there is plenty for tourists to take in. Brimming with history and tradition, London always sees…
RA Summer Exhibition 2023, London
David Remfry, a British artist and Royal Academician, will oversee the 255th RA Summer Exhibition. Since its inception in 1769, the The Royal Academy‘s Summer Exhibition has been the largest open submission…
Room2 Chiswick : Net Zero Hometel
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Melisa Gooding, Sustainability Specialist, Lamington Group that owns the net zero room2 Chiswick hometel in London. Can you briefly explain how the room2 brand came…
Executions: Museum of London Docklands
Robert Spellman reviews Executions, an exhibition looking at public executions held at the Museum of Docklands London. Hanging. Burning. Beheading. Drawing, hanging and quartering. During London’s 700-year history of public…
Best London Hotels With Independent Gambling Floor
If you ever visit London you will want to stay at a hotel. If you stay at one, you will want to bet or place a bet on some independent…
Frieze Art Fair London, 2023
Frieze Art Fair London is one of the most influential contemporary art fairs in the world. It is held in October in The Regent’s Park. It only focuses on living artists…
Hampton Court Festive Fayre
Hampton Court Festive Fayre is a wonderful festive food lover’s treat replete with artisan food, drink and perfect gifts…
Southbank Centre Winter Festival London
London’s Southbank winter festival returns to the UK capital on 3 November, running through to the New Year. The Southbank Centre Winter Festival is a highlight…
Why Everyone Should Visit London At Least Once In Their Lifetime
London is one of the most iconic cities on earth and a place that draws in tourists in their droves year after year. And, while you could say similar about…
Jazz FM Awards 2022: Nominee list
Jazz of every description is very much in the air in London during October and November, with the advent of the London Jazz Festival and the annual Jazz FM Awards….
New York vs. London: What’s the Difference?
New York and London are two of the world’s most recognizable and well-known cities. Choosing between them is not simple, especially if you can only visit one. London is as…
Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2023
For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament in the world Wimbledon is…
Relaxing at The Runnymede On Thames
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Runnymede On Thames where he enjoys a delightful night’s rest on the hottest day of the year. There can be few places better to…
ABBA Voyage to the The Stratford Hotel
Eileen Wise goes back to a fantastic future with ABBA Voyage and a luxurious stay at modern The Stratford Hotel. What a journey! It’s taken more than five years to…
In for a Dig at The Bloomsbury Hotel London
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave their Suffolk home for a night to experience The Bloomsbury Hotel London and the Sutton Hoo Helmet. It was but a stroll from The…
Gamblers’ Travel Guide to London: Casino Trip Tips
A 2,000-year-long history has honed London into one of the biggest tourist hotspots worldwide. Some visit it for art and architecture, others because of football and concerts, and there are…
David Remfry: Watercolour
Neil Hennessy-Vass takes a look at the new exhibition of David Remfry: Watercolour now showing at the Royal Watercolour Society in London. David Remfry is in his 80th year, I…
10 Summer Food Festivals in the UK
It used to be that the British summer was more fleeting than an American Presidential visit, but whether it’s a consequence of climate change or fake news, summers too seem…
A Wilde Stroll from Paddington to Camden
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night at the Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity in Paddington and goes for a stroll along the Regents Canal in London to Camden. As Samuel Johnson…