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Kyoto Gardens
July 2023
On a sunny but cooler Sunday in July, we went to visit the Kyoto garden in Holland Park.
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Columbia flower market
June 2023
Columbia flower market one sunny Sunday in Shoreditch. By far my most enjoyable ‘touristy’ outing in London to date!
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Portobello Road
February 2023
Bedknobs and broomsticks was one of my most watched films as a child. In my favourite scene David Tomlinson’s character Mr Browne takes Miss Price, played by Angela Lansbury, and the Rawlins children (evacuated from London during the Battle of Britain) to Portobello road. They search the stalls for a book with the spell “Substitutiary Locomotion”, and sing the Portobello road song thats been captured in my memory ever since. Since first watching Bedknobs and Broomosticks I’ve wanted to visit the famous Portobello Road. Now an adult living in London I could fulfil my childhood wish!
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Wildlife photographer of the year
January 2023
Every year the museum hosts the wildlife photographer of the year exhibit, showcasing incredible photographs celebrating the likes of animals in their environment, urban wildlife, animal portraits, photojournalism and rising stars. Having never been before we were keen to visit this highly recommended exhibit, and we were certainly not disappointed. The photographs on display were amazing, beautiful, thought provoking and emotional.
August
Yayoi Kusama Infinity mirror rooms
August 2022
After watching an interesting BBC4 documentary one weekday evening on the life and work of Yayoi Kusama we booked tickets to see her art exhibition at the very popular Infinity Mirror Rooms at the Tate modern.
August
Kew Gardens
August 2022
After purchasing tickets online, we enjoyed a sunny Saturday afternoon exploring Kew Gardens. It was my first time at Kew, so we visited some of the gardens must see attractions; the temperate house, the palm house and the waterlily house.
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Sky Garden
Having booked free tickets in advance, we admired the 360-degree views of the city’s skyline, along with lush tropical greenery, from the open air terrace and observation decks at Sky Garden.
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Primrose Hill
May 2022
Famous for some of the best views of the London skyline, a large group of us spent the day up Primrose Hill with heaps of picnic food and booze!
April
Maltby Street Market
April 2022
Lesser known and smaller than the famous Borough or Camden markets, Maltby street market was only established in 2010. Lots of different food and drink stalls and mini restaurants can be found when wandering down Maltby street’s rope walk. Intimate wine bars, breweries, bakers, grocers and florists (with secret hidden bar at the back!) can also be found hidden within the surrounding railway arches.
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V&A Museum
January 2022
When on a budget and living in London, head to one of the many fantastic museums or galleries on offer. Most are free! The Natural History museum, the Science museum and the V&A can all be found in South Kensington.