My mum and I had decided to visit Hampton Court Palace, unknown to us the date we had picked was one of the hottest in June in 2017. But we went ahead. Little tip, I was told to visit on a Sunday and as we were driving. I was told to park at Hampton Court railway station car park (found…
We decided to visit Highgate Cemetery. This was something my friend was interested in. I love when your friends want to visit places like cemeteries with you. But first we came across Waterlow Park. This park is another lovely spot. Sir Sydney Waterlow presented his house and 26 acres to the London County Council as a public park and ‘a garden…
I literally came across this Cafe in The Crypt by accident. Found at Trafalgar Square. You literally either use the lift or go down the twenty two spiral stairs into the crypt. It is such a unique place to visit ! It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We popped in for a light bite before we went off…
So I managed to spend a couple of days in London recently and these were the Christmas sights that I saw. London's got all the festive feels you need this winter. As ice rinks and winter terraces return for another year, there are plenty of Yuletide activities to enjoy in the capital. From husky rides and pantos to festive brunches, you certainly won't be twiddling your thumbs this…
I have not visited the National Portrait Gallery to date. But being a fan of the Bronte sisters, when I found out that the gallery were celebrating Charlotte Bronte's birth. I knew that I had to book a visit. Celebrating Charlotte Bronte marks the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century.…
I was surprised to visit Kew Palace. I had read about it many years ago as the home of the mad King George III. But was pleased to find it in the grounds of Kew Gardens and it was free to enter. We came across the Royal Garden and then the Royal Kitchen before actually entering the Palace. I just…
