Discover Kew’s Historic Botanical Gardens and Royal Palaces Growing up in West London, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew has long been one of my favourite haunts. Would it be indiscreet to recall the old turnstiles into which visitors deposited tuppence for entry?! Perhaps… In any case, the beautiful gardens and a plethora of rare […]
Skylight – funky rooftop venue – much more than a bar
Never played Pumpkin Draughts or ice skated on top of a car park? Now is your chance. Autumn – my favourite time of year. Chilly walks in the country, kicking through piles of leaves like a big kid, finishing off the day in a cosy pub with a roaring log fire. All good old autumn […]
The Best Views in London, Cocktails and Music!
Oblix East – Music at The Shard Visiting The Shard at night gives one of the best views of London. The striking cityscape lit up at night is something you’ll never forget. And, with Oblix East you can enjoy live music and cocktails while you relax and enjoy the heady heights of Level 32 of The […]
Chelsea Flower Show – heralding the start of the summer
A Preview of RHS Chelsea Flower Show: There are occasions when writing for London Unattached really does allow us to enjoy fantastic events. Being able to attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Press day is one of them. I had attended the show several times previously with my mother, but on members/public days the […]
City Cycling – Camden Market to Borough
London City Cycling. Guest Post by Anna Van Leemputten: I love cycling and have been a bit spoilt, living in an area of the country where I can enjoy outdoor pursuits involving water, wheels or running, by simply stepping out of my front door. However, I’ve not always been a country girl as I studied […]
St James’s Hotel and Club – 5 Star Boutique Hotel in London
Staycationing at St James’s Hotel and Club Nestled in a side street, a stone’s throw from the Ritz, Green Park and Mayfair, St James’s Hotel and Club is the kind of hotel I’d like to find in every city. Or at least, something similar but with local style. While I love the glitz and glamour […]
Secret London – seven places you may never have heard of.
Secret London – Places You’ve Never Heard Of: Visit London, whether to live, for a holiday or just for a day out and I can guarantee you’ll walk past places every day without noticing them. Places with a fascinating history, places that you should spend time exploring, places with a great view or just places […]
The Architectural Tea – Sir John Soane at the Gilbert Scott
Afternoon Tea at the Gilbert Scott, St Pancras: There are places in London that I’ve long intended to visit. One such is Sir John Soane’s Museum, historic home of the London architect in Lincoln’s Inn. He designed the house to work both as a home and as a setting for an eclectic collection of antiquities […]
Street art in Hoxton and Shoreditch
Graffiti tour of East London Guest post by Russell Bowes: Living in West London I don’t make it over to the East End that often. I know Shoreditch and Hoxton are really up and coming areas full of trendy cafe’s, bar’s, restaurants, shops and markets. When I think about getting the overground or tube right […]
About London – Berwick Street Soho Part II
Market, Material and Music at Berwick Street: I started working in central London in the early 1970s. At that time, with an office in Lisle Street, Berwick Street was on my doorstep. Working for a restaurant group I soon learnt that a visit to the market was part of the daily routine for many of […]