Category Archives: London

Yes, we’re all still revelling in our long-awaited British summer, but I’m secretly already looking forward to my favourite season. And with a number of amazing events in London already announced, it’s quite easy to get excited for autumn. Joining this line-up of happenings is the wonderful Japan Festival over at Kew Gardens, which aims to celebrate […]

On a summer’s day, with the sun beating down and the wind just rustling the grass, you’ll want to be out and about in the natural world. And for peaceful jaunts in the countryside, you can’t beat the rolling banks of purple found at London’s nearby lavender fields. Not only is a day spent amongst […]

Blue-blooded onlookers dressed to the nines watch the rowers bedecked in straw boaters and striped blazers. The clink of champagne flutes toast yet another victory as team after team of oarsmen and women crosses the finish line on the River Thames to tremendous applause. This is the Royal Regatta in genteel Henley on Thames.  This […]

After a long series of lockdowns, we’ve become quite used to outdoor dining here in London. This royal opportunity, however, is unlike any other: For the first time ever, Buckingham Palace has opened its garden to the public, allowing visitors to wander around and have a picnic on the grounds. In what is described as a “once-in-a-lifetime […]

For the first time in more than a year, rents in central London ticked up in June, as the market looks to recover after a decade of rental gains were wiped out during the pandemic. Monthly rents rose 4.3% between May and June—the largest monthly increase on record—leaving the average let in the center of […]

Having been confined to one very small part of London during lockdown, it’s no surprise that we’re raring to get out and explore as much of the city as possible this summer. Happily, one of London’s favourite outdoor cinemas has the same plan, as Pop Up Screens are taking their magical movie nights to no fewer than […]

London’s fleet of bookshops has a funky figurehead, and you’ll find it floating on Regent’s Canal. Word on the Water has been bobbing on the waters of London since 2011, and like the pirate ships of old, it’s hauling some sweet booty. Except instead of gold coins and purloined treasures, this place is carrying a whole lotta […]

Here at Secret London we are big fans of London all year round (surprise, surprise!), but when the sun makes an appearance and *gasp* a heatwave strikes us, we find that we love London even more. There’s always so much we want to do, see and experience in the city during the summertime! To celebrate […]

Hoping to get the one up on existing social bingo concepts such as Bongo’s Bingo and Rebel Bingo, Hijingo is the UK’s first permanent, immersive bingo experience to combine music, lights and sound. The venue boasts Blade Runner vibes, transporting you to a “futuristic nightlife utopia” – and the accompanying show has been produced by world-class talent who have […]

We’ll admit it, sometimes we’re guilty of throwing covetous looks over at our New York brethren. What with their cheap subway fares, beautiful High Line, and sinfully good pizza, there’s a lot to be jealous of – but for one weekend, we can strike their famous night markets from that last. That’s because London is getting its […]