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London is one of the world’s most visited cities and has something to please everyone. From history to culture, sports to entertainment there is so much to do in the English capital that it could take years to see it all.

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What are the best Italian restaurants in London?

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Locanda Locatelli: Located in Marylebone, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers a refined dining experience with a menu showcasing traditional Italian dishes. River Café: Situated in Hammersmith, the River Café is known for its seasonal Italian cuisine and has been highly regarded for its focus on fresh ingredients and flavors. Murano: This Mayfair restaurant, led by renowned chef Angela Hartnett, offers a modern Italian menu with a touch of sophistication. Bocca di Lupo: Located in Soho, Bocca di Lupo serves regional Italian cuisine with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a wide range of…

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Best Chinese Restaurants in London

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London is known for having a diverse range of restaurants offering delicious cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese dim sum. Here are some popular dim sum restaurants in London that you may want to consider: Yauatcha: This Michelin-starred restaurant in Soho is known for its contemporary dim sum, stylish decor, and impressive cocktail list. Royal China: With several branches throughout London, Royal China is a popular choice for dim sum lovers. Their menu includes all the classic dim sum dishes, as well as some more unique options. Hutong:…

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Best Restaurants in London

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London is one of the culinary capitals of the world and has a wide range of restaurants offering a diverse range of cuisines and dining experiences. Here are some of the best restaurants in London: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal – located in Knightsbridge, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers a menu of historically-inspired dishes. The Ledbury – also located in Notting Hill, this two Michelin-starred restaurant offers a menu focused on seasonal ingredients. The Clove Club – located in Shoreditch, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers a contemporary and innovative menu. Sketch – located…

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Chessington Zoo

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Chessington Zoo is part of the Chessington World of Adventures which encompasses the Zoo, a Sea World-type experience, a theme park, and a complex of hotels to stay in. The Zoo itself was first opened in 1931 and is near to London, the capital of England. The theme park – Chessington World of Adventures – was created by the Tussauds Group in 1987 to complement the Zoo. It’s now owned by Merlin Entertainment who has pushed to create something more akin to a Disney-type resort experience with two hotels allowing…

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Lord’s Cricket Ground

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Lord’s Cricket Ground is popularly known as the Home of Cricket and is situated in the St John’s Wood district of London. Given that Thomas Lord founded the cricket grounds and the stadium over 200 years back in 1814, it’s no wonder that Lord’s is the oldest and also the most prestigious international cricket stadium in the modern world. A Few Interesting Titbits About the Legendary Cricket Stadium The ancient, prestigious stadium has so many historical attachments to it for cricket lovers that it would be impossible to state them…

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Attendant in London

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One of the greatest of things about London is that it has so many diverse and exciting places in which to enjoy a meal, from the elegant surroundings of the Ritz to afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall or pie and mash in a traditional East End Diner. There’s something for every taste, but if you have a thirst for the unique or the downright unusual then you really should head for a drink at the Attendant in London’s Fitzrovia district. Flushed with Success Sometimes an original idea can…

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How to save money on a London weekend

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How to save money on a London weekend It is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, but few would disagree that London is ludicrously expensive. While it’s not quite the priciest on the planet, it’s certainly up there, and this is what today’s guide is all about. Whether you are a resident of The Big Smoke, or happen to be heading there for a few days, we will now mull over some of the best ways to keep costs down. Be strategic with your location One of…

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Pollock’s Toy Museum

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Kids today are growing up with one foot in the real world, and one in the digital space. In this increasingly digital world, there are a number of things that many of us took for granted in our own childhoods which no longer apply today. Among these simple pleasures that so many of us fondly remember, are toys. Not toys like they have now, traditional toys which were often handmade. Pollock’s Toy Museum is perhaps the perfect place for anyone with an appreciation for the art of toy making. An…

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Leighton House Museum

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Leighton House Museum is situated in London, in the Holland Park district of Chelsea and Kensington. Named so because of the former resident of the home, a leading artist of the Victorian era Sir Frederic Leighton had the house built to be both his home and studio. Now a private place of art, not only can you view Leighton’s depictions of biblical, classical, and historical subject matter, you can do so in one of the most remarkable 19th century houses of its kind. History of Leighton House There is a…

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What to Do on a Wet Weekend in London

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Every year, London attracts record numbers of visitors. They come from all over the world to experience the city’s historical landmarks, find out where the Queen lives, and enjoy a pint of beer in a traditional English pub. It is hardly surprising that London is so popular. There are at least 25 major landmarks worth seeing, not to mention hundreds of museums, attractions, and sights to explore. Many of them, however, are less attractive when it’s raining, so with an average 22 inches of rainfall in London each year, it…

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