You might well think that stationery shops are only needed when you are looking to upgrade your desk space or are in need of a new pencil case at the start of the school year but the reality is that London’s best stationery shops sell so much more than simply
Teenagers, like toddlers, can sometimes be hard to please, especially when it comes to travel. The good news is, however, that London is a brilliant city for teens with so much to do, no matter what they are into. I have two teens (and an almost-tween) and between them they like everything
Forget the beach, one of my favourite places to spend the summer months is in the mountains, in particular in Morzine in France. The Alpine village is one of our favourite places to go as a family with dozens of activities to enjoy from swimming and hiking to biking, paddle
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is closed, Christmas at Kew Gardens has finished for another year, the Christmas markets have shut up shop, and London’s Christmas lights have been switched off. If you too are feeling the back to school blues then don’t worry, there’s still lots of things to do
London is home to nearly 200 museums ranging from well known venues such as the Natural History Museum and the British Museum to unusual museums that many local Londoners don’t even know about. Whatever your hobbies or interests, chances are there’s a museum for you from textiles and cartoons to
I love spending Christmas in London. Few cities can compete with the UK capital when it comes to the festive season when the city transforms into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, Christmas trees and all-round festive fun. But what about if you are in central London on December
London is full of things to see and do but some of my favourite places to visit in the city are the more unusual ones such as Eel Pie Island. Not many Londoners, let alone visitors, know about this private island in the middle of the River Thames but it’s
My daughter has always loved pugs so it seemed only right that I take her to the CuppaPug Cafe London. Based in east London, this cosy cafe is a wonderful experience where you can hang out with a small herd of snorting, snuffling pugs. It’s the perfect day out for
London is well-known for its many museums but there’s one museum that isn’t quite as famous as it should be. The Museum of Brands is a brilliant step back in time looking at the brands and companies that have helped to shape and mould life in the United Kingdom. Disclosure:
Like many families in the UK we are massive fans of the Race Across the World television series. We have watched every episode of the hit BBC series, willing on our favourite teams to be the first to reach the final checkpoint as they race across the world. As much
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if, like me, you have yet to start your Christmas shopping then help is at hand! London is an incredible place to go shopping but it can feel overwhelming, particularly at Christmas time when the streets are so busy. But it
Christmas is one of my favourite times of year in London. At this time of year, the city is filled with Christmas trees, lights and markets and there are so many fun things to do for Christmas in London with kids. If you are visiting London for Christmas 2025 then
