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Hilarious UK Place Names That Are Actually Worth A Visit

The UK is filled with fabulous and bizarrely named places and it was pretty difficult keeping this piece short. You might think the towns of Nasty, Booby Dingle and Twatt are only good for a laugh, but the places on this list will not only make you chuckle, they’re also great places to visit. This summer… […]

Blackpool Tower Dungeons at Halloween

We recently visited Blackpool Tower Dungeons and I can’t believe I’ve never been before. We went as a family of four including myself and my wife plus our two kids Freddie and Daisy who are 9 and 5 years old respectively. Cost of entry is £16.50 for an adult...

Parliament Hill Lido – For an invigorating swim

London is a dream location for city dwellers who like outdoor swimming, which is often a difficult combination. It offers a number of lidos, as well as more unusual swimming spots – such as the Hampstead Heath ponds (check my article), to keep swimmers happy....

Ten Interesting Facts about Kensington Gardens

oakley58 / Pixabay While Kensington Gardens are open to the public, there was a time when this wasn’t so.  The gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace, a royal residence that was once home to King William III and Queen Mary II (now home to the Duke...

Things you only know if you’re a vegan chef

…according to Day Radley, 40. Every year, more non-vegans are open to giving it a go ‘I’ve done a lot of teaching, and most people who’ve come to my classes aren’t vegan. They’re there either because their partner has...

A Day Trip To Hampton Court Palace

Our day trip to Hampton Court Palace came about thanks to our (paid) ambassadorship with Historic Royal Palaces (HRP). Throughout the summer months, we will be using our Historic Royal Palaces membership to gain access to some of the country’s most beautiful...

Tom Ravenscroft‘s perfect Sunday in Stoke Newington

Stoke Newington is a lovely area, isn't it? Thurston Moore pottering about. Lots of bakeries. You know who also likes it? BBC 6 Music mainstay Tom Ravenscroft. We asked the DJ to break down his perfect Sunday in N16.  9am: Cute café brekky...

One day in Norwich with kids

Once England’s second city, there’s so much to discover in Norwich with kids, from its castle and cathedral to the twisty alleyways, quirky cafes and lovely riverside, that I wished we had longer to explore. But even if you have... The post One day in Norwich...

The best bus tours in London with kids

I never tire of walking London’s streets, discovering some of the city’s secrets, but there’s no question that one of the best ways for families to explore is by boarding one of the string of bus tours in London with... The post The best bus tours in London...

The Best Pubs in London – Camden Pub Crawl

What are the best Camden pubs to visit? If you love London and live music venues, this London pub crawl is one you can't miss. Source link

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Piccadilly has had a dazzling technicolour glow-up

Piccadilly has had a dazzling technicolour glow-up

A colourful flag display designed by artist Rana Begum RA has been unveiled in Piccadilly today. The artwork, titled ‘No.1273 Flag’, is made up of mosaic-patterned flags in bold pinks, blues, greens and oranges. The geometric patterns are apparently inspired by Islamic art and architecture. You’ll be able to spot the eye-catching display hanging in […]

5 Foods To Eat in East London

5 Foods To Eat in East London

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Hackney, Shoreditch, Dalston—East London is one of London’s most diverse and interesting areas. While so much of London has this cultural...

The Four Thieves – A pub full of surprises

The Four Thieves – A pub full of surprises

Despite hanging around Clapham Junction quite frequently I did not know about The Four Thieves until my boyfriend invited me there for our first date! I have to admit it was quite a smart move from his side!  At the ground level, The Four Thieves looks just...

Tips for the Harry Potter studio tour, London

For Harry Potter fans, the Warner Bros Studio tour in Leavesden always tops the list of things to do in London – but as it’s not a cheap experience, it’s well worth researching tips for the Harry... The post Tips for the Harry Potter studio tour, London...

Weekend Gay Guide to East London

Weekend Gay Guide to East London

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog A longtime working class area, East London is now home to some of the city’s best restaurants and bars. And while London’s gay scene is...

Paradise Soho – Sri Lankan small plates

Paradise Soho – Sri Lankan small plates

Soho probably has the highest concentration of restaurants, pubs, and bars of any area in London. A stroll through its streets is a mesmerising experience – the people, the noise, the smells it’s an experience I can’t get tired of.  With so many choices...

Hamish Johnston – The finest cheese shop

Hamish Johnston – The finest cheese shop

When it comes to traditional food the UK is often regarded as boring and lacking identity. I get it – the Full English breakfast or the bangers and mash might not be the most exciting culinary creations but for cheese lovers like myself Britain has given...

The Horniman Museum is getting a £10million revamp

The Horniman Museum is getting a £10million revamp

The Horniman Museum, the cultural jewel in South London’s crown and home to the world’s most handsome walrus, has just submitted plans for a £10m refurbishment. Much of the work will concentrate on the 2022 Art Fund Museum of the Year’s...

Toklas – Quick bite in Aldwych

Toklas – Quick bite in Aldwych

The area around Strand, Aldwych though beautiful, hasn’t been particularly exciting until last year when after an extensive redevelopment the area in front of Somerset House, the beautiful St Clement Danes church, and King’s College London became traffic...

Guide to London with kids: family city break planner

I’ve spent decades exploring London – visiting as a child myself, before spending around 25 years living here, and now discovering the best of London with kids with my own daughter. Because this fascinating city always has... The post Guide to London with kids:...

That huge Banksy exhibition is coming back to London

That huge Banksy exhibition is coming back to London

‘The Art of Banksy’ is a big deal for Banksy fans: a huge, sweeping exhibition all about the naughtiest of naughty art boys with his spray can and silly little stencils. In 2021, after touring around the world and popping up in cities...

Naroon – Authentic Persian food

Naroon – Authentic Persian food

Let’s start by clearing the bold statement in the description. I have not been to Iran myself but I have an Iranian colleague who introduced me to this place and who said there aren’t many places where she will eat Persian food in London as it is rarely...

Ruth Wilson: ‘you’ll watch me lose my mind’

Ruth Wilson: ‘you’ll watch me lose my mind’

  One of Britain’s most acclaimed actors, Ruth Wilson is best known for the hit TV shows ‘Luther’, ‘The Affair’ and ‘His Dark Materials’. But she’s also a heavyweight, double Olivier-winning stage performer,...

Redemption Roasters – Coffee with a cause

Redemption Roasters – Coffee with a cause

I am a big advocate for businesses with a mission, which means I immediately fell in love with Redemption Roasters for their strong mission, big social impact, and great coffee of course!  Redemption Roasters started as a roastery back in 2016 when the founders...

Queen Consort waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

Queen Consort waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

A waxwork of the Queen Consort has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the coronation in May. Styled in a dark blue gown, the statue will stand alongside Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the late Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the...

4 Crazy Travel Stories from my Trip Around the World

4 Crazy Travel Stories from my Trip Around the World

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Travel can open us up to a million new experiences. It’s what makes travel such an exhilarating (and popular) hobby. Something about the...

8 of the Best Peter Rabbit Attractions in the UK

8 of the Best Peter Rabbit Attractions in the UK

Peter Rabbit is one of the most loved children’s books for many children in the UK, but did you know there was so many Peter Rabbit attractions too? Here we have some of the best Peter Rabbit days out in the UK. Peter Rabbit at The World of Beatrix Potter,...