Days Out
Chelsea Physic Garden London: the garden retreat in Chelsea
September is a busy month for heritage and design events. Let’s not forget the festivities on the iconic River Thames, Totally Thames. I’ve been avid attendee of the Open House Festival since 2011. Open House allowed me to visit the Bank of England to see the new...
Visiting Belgravia In Bloom and Chelsea In Bloom: Everything You Need to Know
You know spring is in full swing when images of London’s floral festivals start to pop up. My experience of Belgravia in Bloom was in 2022. The theme was "Beautifully British" to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The displays were amazing! Two of my...
Exploring Fulham Palace: gardens, bishops and hidden stories
Fulham Palace is the historic home of London’s Bishops. The picturesque estate in West London dates to medieval times. This year, it was the only venue I was able to visit for Open City 2025, and it was so worth it. Miss V had an inset day, so we set off early Friday,...
Heritage Open Days And Open City: discover hidden gems
It must have been summer 2007 when I discovered a flyer in my local library about Open House London. Since then, I try to visit at least one venue a year, time permitting. Some of my most memorable visits were: a tour of the National Art Collection, exploring Ham...
5 Hours In East Sussex: A Gem With Wonderful Windswept Views
The first time I swam in the British sea was at Seafood, summer 2009. I remember the cold took my breath away. My heart pounded in my chest. I gasped for air until my body acclimatised to the temperature. This was three years into marriage, with no kids. The day was...
Wandering Walthamstow: The Ideal Spring Day Out
I lived in East London for a couple of years in the early 2000s. I went from flat share to flat share- boy, do I have stories. Then, the area was up and coming, nothing like its glitzy presence now. I especially enjoyed living on the Isle of Dogs because I could walk...