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Come and stay with us in one of our London hostels. The capital city has so much to offer and some of it’s for free. Here’s a collection of free things to do in London! Enjoy…Barbician Conservatory The Barbican centre may be famous for its brutalist style but on...
Ah, winter. The days become shorter and the weather is colder and wetter. Disheartening? Well, maybe slightly, but certainly not if you happen to be in London. That miserable combination certainly doesn’t stop the UK’s capital having great things to do. With...
While London is famous for its busy streets and energetic buzz, hidden within the city are beautiful gardens and parks where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re taking in the busy surroundings of Oxford Street...
There are so many fabulous things to do in London this summer. London is fantastic all year round, but when the temperature starts rising and the sun starts to shine, the surroundings and activities are even more enchanting. Here are a few brilliant things to do in...
The clue is in the name: Youth Hostels Association. The proof is in the mission statement: ‘to enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.’...
Looking for things do in London off the beaten track? Getting the most out of England's capital, means not only enjoying Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, but also some hidden gems. We’ve handpicked eight great places to go...
Discover the England's capital with our list of fun things to do for couples in London. From exploring Little Venice to watching the sunset at Primrose Hill, this is your ultimate fun things to do for couples in London checklist. Wander the artistic streets...
London, the UK city known as the big smoke, but what you might not know is that there are many secret gardens where you can relax and explore all things breath-taking. Why not take advantage of London’s secret gardens when you have the chance? Here are five of the...
London is a magical city filled with great food, festivals and of course art and culture. London has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world and these five are just scratching the surface of what you can find in England’s capital. Here are five of...
The year is 1874. Queen Victoria is almost forty years into her reign, post boxes are first painted their iconic red, Winston Churchill is born at Blenheim Palace, and St Paul’s Cathedral Choir School is built. In 1968, to cope with the huge demand for London...
Need to plan your accommodation for Ride London? Now is the time to ensure you hav accommodation base plans in place ready for the big weekend. The event features three separate routes allowing involvement for cyclists of all abilities, from a professional feature...
Let’s face it, the capital city that just keeps on giving. There’s an endless list of cool places and things to do in London in the evening, which is why we caught up with DesignMyNight. They have selected 10 superb things to do in London in the evening, all of...
