by AngelaAkehurst | Mar 11, 2020 | Events & Festivals, Gardens, London
At Kew Gardens, the home of the Royal Botanical Society, the annual Orchid Festival takes place in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, one of the more modern glasshouses. The orchids are spread around the 10 different climate zones within the conservatory, and sit...
by AngelaAkehurst | Mar 3, 2020 | Gardens, London, Uncategorized
Gardens are perhaps not the first thing that a visitor to London thinks of during the winter months, but if you manage to catch some mild or sunny weather while here, then there are some wonderful winter gardens to see, gardens that have been designed specifically to...
by AngelaAkehurst | Jan 2, 2020 | Events & Festivals, London
After New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations, being awake and ready to catch the New Year’s Day Parade at midday can be a struggle. But it’s the biggest thing happening in London on the first day of the year, and people now come from all over the world to watch or...
by AngelaAkehurst | Dec 7, 2015 | Christmas, London
A London Christmas begins in Trafalgar Square London is a magical place to visit at Christmas. The early arrival of darkness makes the Christmas decorations and lights part of most people’s working (or sightseeing) day, and there are lots of things happening to give...