It’s time to gallop into June with some of the best events of the year in London. The silly season kicks kicks off with Ascot, Wimbledon, the Summer Exhibition and more. Get your June diaries out and get planning with my guide to some of the best cultural things to do in London this month... The post Cultural things to do in London this June appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

Chiswick House and Gardens with its neo-Palladian style villa and 65 acres of exquisite park makes for a wonderful day out in west London. Explore Lord Burlington’s house, visit the Kitchen Garden, meander around the lake teeming with birdlife, marvel at the 18th century landscaping by William Kent, and stop off for coffee or lunch... The post Chiswick House and Gardens appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

If you’re watching the Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte, you will see that one of the main locations for this historical drama is Kew and the royal country retreat known as Kew Palace. King George III, Queen Charlotte and their many children spent happy – as well as unhappy – times at Kew Palace, a small... The post Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte and Kew Palace appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

With a few days to go until Coronation Day, the flags are out all over London and the city is revving it up with its Coronation fever. Londoness will be on the front line, armed with mucho excitement, sarnies and perhaps a thimble or two of gin. But there is more to just the Coronation... The post Cultural things to do in London this May appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

Get your March diaries out and get planning with my guide to some of the best cultural things to do in London this month including art exhibitions, theatre, events, opera and music. Londoness Loves: Cultural things to do in London this April 2023 Free things to do in London this April Join the Bow Street... The post Londoness Loves: Cultural things to do in London this April appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

If cars, carriages and horses went to heaven, The Royal Mews is where they would go. Tucked away behind Buckingham Palace, this is the ultimate stable for regal steeds and stately wheels and it reins supreme. And I’m sure Cinderella wouldn’t say neigh to trotting off in a Royal Carriage for her amorous rendez-vous with... The post Visiting the Royal Mews appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

The Fan Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated to fans and the craft of fan making. You’ll find this cultural gem in Crooms Hill, a winding road that connects the hustle and bustle of historic Greenwich to the Royal Observatory and Meridian Line. The museum spans two Grade II listed Georgian townhouses and is... The post The Fan Museum appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

Middle Temple Hall is a hallowed space, one of the most extraordinary historical venues in London. It’s hosted the who’s who of London’s legal and royal past, from medieval times to the present. However, unless you’re a member of Middle Temple or if you’re on a private tour, it’s hard to get a peek into... The post How to visit Middle Temple Hall appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

The Cosmic House in London’s leafy Holland Park is not for the faint-hearted. Designed by Charles Jencks, the house is considered one of the most important examples of Postmodern architecture and is the UK’s first Grade I listed house of that style. No psychedelic drugs are required for your visit which will convince you that... The post Cosmic House: is this the quirkiest house in London? appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more

Get your March diaries out and get planning with my guide to some of the best cultural things to do in London this month including art exhibitions, theatre, events, opera, dance and music. Londoness Loves: Cultural things to do in London this March 2023 Free things to do in London this March A new exhibition... The post Cultural things to do in London this March appeared first on Diary of a Londoness ..read more