What’s on this Winter: Fun things around London this December 2012
With Christmas fast approaching, there’s a host of activities- both Xmassy and not so festive - to do in and around London this November and December. Autumn seems to have whizzed by, and with the...
View ArticleShop til you drop: Guide to London’s Christmas markets and fairs
I don’t like to do anything Christmassy until at least 1st December, and even then it feels too early. However the past few years I have made an exception to this rule when it comes to starting my...
View ArticleNow, that’s the kinda of Christmas ‘spirit’ I’m talking about! Santa Baby...
If there’s one time of year that’s perfect for a pop-up, it’s surely Christmas. So with festive fever gradually sweeping the capital as the countdown to Christmas goes on, a new temporary venue has...
View ArticleWalking in a Winter Wonderland: Festive fun and frolics in Hyde Park
Throughout December and early January, Winter Wonderland has returned to Hyde Park. I first went four years ago, and upon my recent visit, I couldn’t believe how big it had got. What I thought would be...
View ArticleMerry Christmas: Gallery of Christmas Eve 2012 in London Town
It’s only when it comes to Christmas, you realise how many people who live and work in the city aren’t actually from here. It’s a world city that brings people from all over the country and abroad to...
View ArticleGuide to London’s Christmas markets and fairs 2013
Christmas markets and fairs have steadily been growing in popularity every year and this year sees even more than ever. As people move away from big brands in the hope of buying original or homemade...
View ArticleGuide to what’s on in London this Christmas 2013
December is one of the best months to be in London. Yes, the weather is rather cold, but there’s so much going on. Obviously, most of it involves Christmassy stuff. Just because the temperatures have...
View ArticleWhere to see in 2014: Guide to New Year’s Eve parties in London
So the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, with many people not even started to think about their New Year’s Eve options. Of course, there are 1000s of events going on in the capital, so I...
View ArticleLe week-end à Paris: Disney, landmarks and laughs in the City of Lights
Last month, my family and I finally realised a long-discussed plan for a weekend in Paris. We had three goals for the trip – to see the sights of the city, spend a day at Disneyland Paris and take the...
View ArticleGuide to open air ice rinks in London this winter 2014/2015
Open-air ice skating has fast become a tradition for many Londoners around Christmas time. This year sees some temporary venues open earlier than ever, with many open for over two months. The activity...
View ArticleGuide to London Christmas markets and fairs 2014
There’s no denying it, these days the run up to Christmas kicks off a lot earlier than 1 December. With more of us looking for more unique and special gifts for our loved ones and friends, there’s no...
View ArticleIce ice baby! Get your skates on at Ice Skate Vauxhall
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you may have noticed that Vauxhall is one of London’s up and coming areas. Long renowned as a transport hub and for its business parks, SE11 is now gaining...
View ArticleGuide to what’s on in London in December 2014
December is the season to be jolly! With Christmas and New Year’s, this month is always a busy one – lots of socialising, shopping, eating and drinking. So it’s just as well there’s plenty of festive...
View ArticleTa-ra to tourist tat! Buy a London gift people will actually want at We Built...
There’s no shortage of shops selling London paraphernalia, but how much of it is actually any good? There must be 100s of thousands, if not millions of tourists who have brought home a tacky product...
View ArticleGuide to open air ice rinks in London this winter 2015/2016
The Christmas period seems to be hurtling towards us at full speed, which means the capital is getting a festive makeover. One of the most popular winter activities is visiting some of London’s open...
View ArticleFestive fun at the London Eye with Frostival and Eyeskate
With December only a week away, it’s no surprise that many London attractions are getting a festive makeover in the run up to Christmas. One such landmark taking part in the Yuletide fun is the London...
View ArticleGuide to what’s on in London this Christmas and December 2015
It’s one of the busiest months of the year with all the preparing, shopping and partying in the run up to Christmas. The end of the month is one of the rare times the capital appears to turn into...
View ArticleLooking for some Christmas cheer? Where to sip London’s sweetest festive...
In the run up to Christmas, it’s the busiest time in most Londoners’ social calendars. No doubt many friends will be meeting for a cocktail (or three) in one of the capital’s various bars. With so many...
View ArticleListen to live music while showing your charitable side at Devonshire Square...
With all the partying and shopping in the run-up to Christmas, it can be easy for the season’s true message to get lost amidst all the pomp. So why not venture to Devonshire Square in the City of...
View ArticleWishing readers of Memoirs Of A Metro Girl a Merry Christmas
Wishing all MOAMG readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Would just like to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas wherever you will be. As for me, it will be another traditional London...
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