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Six unexpected city breaks to take in 2021
As years go, it’s safe to say 2020 was more than a little unexpected. But with the world poised to open its doors once again, 2021 is the time to seize your suitcase and holiday like you’ve never holidayed before. To get you started, we’ve rounded up our pick of the seven most unexpected city…
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Literary London: the capital through books
We all need an escape once in a while – to experience something new, and take a break from reality. When your next holiday seems worlds away, there’s another way to get your adventure-fix: by picking up a good book. Discover new places and new people without ever leaving your home, and live your life…
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London: quirky cafés and bottomless brunches
What else could weekends possibly be for, if not enjoying the company of your friends and catching up over a glass of fizz in the hours following noon? Leave the shopping for online, the museums for Sundays and the West End for evenings – brunch is where it’s at, and London’s eclectic selection of quirky…
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Six of the best secret gardens in London
With a nickname like The Big Smoke, you’d be forgiven for thinking that London was nothing but a smog-tinged metropolis with one lowly tree for every six black cabs. But delve a little deeper and you’ll find the city is awash with hidden natural beauty spots waiting to be uncovered, you just have to know…
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10 of the finest pubs in London
Nothing in this world beats the joys of finding a great pub; the kind that swallows up a whole afternoon, saves you from the dreary British weather and rewards you with warm beer and impossibly hard pork scratchings. Heaven. London has a collection of boozers that cannot be missed; with histories stretching back hundreds of…
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10 of London’s must-visit secret art galleries
Whether you’re looking for on-the-rise artists or the Western world’s most esteemed Old Masters, London’s art trail never disappoints. Its landmark museums and galleries are strangers to no-one – but swap a day at the Tate for a clutch of lesser-known galleries, to experience the city’s creative flair from a cutting-edge, and often far less…
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Our pick of London’s most exciting restaurants, bars and cafes
With its thriving, ever-expanding food and drink scene, London has seen many of its dining hotspots ranked amongst the world’s best. This culinary capital boasts everything from creative food pop-ups and supper clubs to glamorous bars and ultra-chic hangouts. Foodies, have your napkins at the ready: we’ve rounded up a tempting selection of London’s most…
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My city: London
Our ‘my city’ series puts a new perspective on some of our favourite places, as we catch up with creative residents, asking them to divulge their best-kept secrets. From their recommended cheap eats to their go-to coffee spot, there are plenty of hints and tips on how to stay like a local. For our London…
