The last mass action from Extinction Rebellion was due to take place in May, to coincide with the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Obviously that didn’t go ahead quite as scheduled, with the environmental activists cancelling protests due to a different kind of global crisis. But now, the British arm of the movement has announced a return for XR and […]

London Zoo is in trouble after three months of forced closure, and to help keep the gates open, it’s hoping to recruit ‘an army’ (its words) of volunteers. At first glance, it sounds like a dream – a chance to walk with the animals, talk...

Travel this summer has changed for many as COVID has spread across the globe. Less flights, less hotels, less meals out and many people are choosing to stay closer to home and explore the serenity and even isolation of camping. Even before this year, camping...

If I mention an island escape you’re probably going to be thinking of idyllic Caribbean beaches with white sands and swaying palms. Yes, these are gorgeous but don’t dismiss the islands we have on our very own doorstep here in Britain. You’d be pressed to find...

As with so much in the city’s cultural landscape, Sundance Film Festival: London has had to adapt to the new realities of life in 2020. Instead of decamping to Picturehouse Central for its annual three-day celebration of great new indie movies, it will be...

Today’s Hidden Gem has been sent in by Jessica Friend from The Weekend Tourist as she’d like to share more about The Rollright Stones, a hidden gem in Oxfordshire and the county’s answer to Stonehenge!     The Rollright Stones are always the first place that...

Before making your trip to Italy, there are a few things you should know. Not because Italy is such a large country, but because its rich diversity and culture can cause travelers to feel in over their heads. Take a look at these travel tips for Italy! *Note:...

If you’ve not been around Canary Wharf recently, you might have missed its intriguing literary initiative Short Story Stations. Launched last year, the project sees vending machines installed around the financial district that allow office...

If you’ve always wanted to visit Europe and plan to check several countries off your list, you may be wondering when is the best time to visit Europe. While many people plan a European getaway in the spring or summer, we strongly recommend you take a trip...

As the London Palladium starts its experiments with post-lockdown live performances, there are announcements of two bona-fide stage productions opening in 2021.  First up is ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’, which ran on Broadway last year and...

In the heart of Southeast London sits Eltham Palace and Gardens, a fascinating art deco house run by English Heritage. The building was once a medieval estate and then a Tudor royal residence. In the 1930s, the palace was styled with mesmerizing art deco...

The ever-brilliant Lambeth Country Show went virtual for the first time ever last weekend (Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19). Joining the very long queue to see the entrants in the eagerly anticipated Vegetable Sculpture Competition has been...

There was widespread excitement in the capital yesterday (Thursday July 16) after numerous sightings were reported of a suspected shark in the Thames. Yep, sounds about right for 2020. The unidentified figure was visible near Vauxhall, Hammersmith and...

You may never get that coveted invite to a garden party at Buckingham Palace, but we’ve found the next best thing. While many of us have been getting entrepreneurial during lockdown, tie-dyeing T-shirts, baking blondies and contemplating selling...

Not only is Jason Isaacs one of our best-loved character actors and a mighty raconteur, as anyone who has tuned in to his regular Wittertainment powwows will testify, he also makes an excellent on-screen baddie. His latest, cartoon rotter, Dick...

Huw Oliver was a life-long vegetarian until lockdown – not by choice, but out of hippyish family custom. Twenty-five years of no meat. Then he got stuck in a house with a dyed-in-the-wool carnivore. Desperate to inject some sort of excitement into his...

Throughout All of This, London’s parks have become a haven for many, offering an escape from tiny living rooms as well as being basically the only place they could have a social life. But the park temporarily replacing the...

The London music scene is at a standstill right now. With social distancing in force and no agreed financial support from the Government, the future of indie venues and gigging artists is in flux. If the closures continue, the core live music industry in the UK...

If you’re missing festival season, Wireless is providing some consolation by putting on the first ever 360-degree virtual reality festival, with the likes of Stefflon Don, Skepta, Lady Leshurr and Saweetie on the bill.   Wireless has become...

You could say I’m biased about Wales. You wouldn’t be wrong either. Wales is an absolute beauty and having lived there for so many years, I’ve gotten to know and explore this beauty first hand. Indeed, some of the best hikes in Wales once completed will leave...

Prior to the arrival of the Romans, there were no real roads in London or the United Kingdom; in fact, there wasn’t even a London.  The Romans founded the city in 43 AD, and as was usual for their expansion of the Empire, they brought roads with them.  Being...

Today’s hidden gem about Chee Dale in the Peak District is by Rob Haggan from The Outdoor Adventure Blog. Rob thinks Chee Dale is the perfect alternative to the busy Monsal Trail. The Monsal Trail is an undoubtedly gorgeous trail to walk or cycle along but […]...

Theatres are facing an extremely tough time right now, but a glimmer of hope is on the horizon: it’s been announced that Sir Ian McKellen will star in an age-blind production of ‘Hamlet’, with rehearsals starting next...