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The wonderful St John’s Wood Classic & Supercar Pageant takes place on Sunday 23rd of June between 11.00am and 5.00pm. All monies raised from the event are in aid of the Rays of Sunshine & St John Hospice. Unlike other fundraising events this one has a totally different world of attractions than your usual community fete. At the pageant you will be able to get up close to over thirty different classic cars and ever popular supercars. As well as the main attraction of the vehicles there will also be…

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There are drive through theatres, open air cinemas and picture houses that take you back to a bygone era. But this summer you could experience something totally different in the form of the Hot Tub Cinema. What could be better than relaxing in a bubbling hot tub watching an all time classic on the big screen? Turn a night at the cinema into a memorable experience of luxury and decadence that you will never forget. You could hire out a whole tub for you and your friends, or buy a…

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When the sun is out and the air is warm there is nothing better than a leisurely picnic in a peaceful park.  There are plenty of green spaces in London that you could choose from for your picnic venue, man y of them offering more than just pleasant surroundings and wide open spaces. Here are a few of the best to bear in mind the next time you want to pack a hamper, grab a blanket and head out into one of London’s wonderful open spaces. Hyde Park You will…

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It seems that the sun has finally come out to play which means that if you are in the city this summer you want to be where you can make the most of the sunshine. What could be better than sipping something long and cool in the open air while you gaze across one of the most distinctive skylines in the world? The Radio Rooftop Bar Located on the roof of the ME Hotel in London’s famous Covent Garden the Radio Rooftop Bar is not listed in all of the…

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The British Summer is internationally famous for its unreliability, which is why when the sun comes out we are keen to make the most of it for as long as we can. We head to the parks and outdoor spaces, fill up the alfresco seating in the bars and cafes and, given the opportunity, jump at the chance to enjoy a little alfresco dining. No matter what your cuisine of choice, you will find that there is a venue to suit your tastes. Babylon at the Roof Gardens (Kensington) Here…

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After the death of Princess Diana, there were a number of projects undertaken to erect memorials to commemorate the life and work of a woman that had become dubbed ‘The People’s Princess’. Many of the memorials and attractions that bear her name are focussed very much on the family and especially children. Though the Memorial Fountain may not have had the best reception after its unveiling, the same cannot be said for the Diana Memorial Playground. Children were very dear to Diana and she was the patron of a number…

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The site of Battersea Park was once nothing more than marshland, used by the local population for the cultivation of asparagus, carrots and lavender. The first time the area was developed was in 1858 when the land was turned into a public park for the pursuit of sporting activities. It was not developed again until 1951 when it was redeveloped as part of the Festival of Britain attractions when it became very much the park it is today. Battersea Park is more than just a place to get back to…

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Located on the site of what was Hendon’s London Aerodrome, the Royal Air Force Museum in Colindale, North London, is a unique place to visit. Within the walls of the museum you will discover more than one hundred international aircraft sourced from around the world. Here you will find some of the very early machines developed by the first pioneers in aviation, and be able to see how aircraft technology has developed until the point where it is at today with very modern and very technologically advanced jet fighter planes.…

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Bushy Park, though the name may not be instantly recognisable, is actually the second biggest Royal Park located in the city of London. Though the name of the park may mean little, you will be aware of one of the attractions that the park contains that attracts countless visitors every year, namely the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. The park is situated close to Hampton Court Palace and has everything that you could want from an oasis of green in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world.…

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The latest iconic landmark to alter the London skyline is The Shard. The building is a staggering 310 metres tall (1,016ft) making it the tallest building anywhere in Western Europe. The inspired design is the work of Renzo Piano a well respected master architect. His incredible design is now recognisable the world over as being in the heart of the City of London. Though not all of the building is open to the general public, floors 68, 69 and 72 have been given over to the public in the form…

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