Now, if you’re an avid Secret London reader; you’ll have plenty of I-know-a-little-place places up your sleeve. There’s nothing we love more than discovering secret spots of the city, and sharing them with you so that you can look in the know to your out-of-town pals. London is filled to the brim with twinkling hidden gems, but we must admit that sometimes it’s difficult to know which of them are the shiniest of all. Well, software provider, Bókun, has done the hard work for us this time. They’ve done the research, crunched the numbers, and revealed the ultimate hidden gems in London – and the ..read more

After London’s Eid-al-Fitr celebrations commenced in glorious fashion last week, another symbol marking the festivities is taking place in the capital. Coinciding with Eid In The Square, the large-scale event in Trafalgar Square, the London Eye will light up to mark the occasion on the same day (April 20). Image: London Eye As the sun sets in the city, the London Eye will don its green lights once again, which symbolises the Muslim faith through the colours on flags, architecture and Islamic arts. Just as it has done over the last two years, the landmark by the Southbank will mark the end of R ..read more

When you ask anyone who lived in London during the summer of 2012 to remember that summer, the first word that’ll come out of their mouths is likely to be ‘Olympics’. The hazy-eyed memories of the London games remain lodged in the minds of everyone who lived in and visited the city to soak up the occasion. Now, there could be a chance to witness another similar summer in the capital, as Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to ‘explore’ a bid for London to host the Olympics in 2040. As reported in The Evening Standard his announcement comes as the current London Mayor outlined parts of his 2024 ma ..read more

There are so many terrific things to do with kids across London. From renowned attractions to picture-perfect parks, one of our favourite family-friendly activities is checking out some of the capital’s world-class museums. Most of the major museums here in London cater to families and kids, but we’re here to break it down even further to guarantee a fantastic day out. Whether you’re on the hunt for sensory immersion or some of the city’s best family-friendly exhibitions, keep scrolling to discover everything you need to know about London’s best museums for kids. 1. Young V&A Photo: Young ..read more

If you’re going out for a casual 26.2-mile jog around our city this weekend (April 21) – no biggie, right? – you’ll be pleased to know that many businesses around London are gearing up to show their support. So, if you’re looking to celebrate your incredible achievement this weekend – why not do it for free? Here are some London Marathon freebies and offers to take advantage of this weekend. Just flash your finisher’s medal and relax… 1. Free travel Photo: Delpixel via Shutterstock As with previous years, TfL is making it easier for participants to get to and from the race with free travel. Lo ..read more

The London Eid Festival returns to London this weekend for its fifth Eid al-Fitr celebration. And this year, it’s bigger than ever before, stretching across multiple locations to become Europe’s largest Eid festival. Celebrating the end of Ramadan, it’s a lively celebration uniting London’s communities. The London Eid Festival kicked off at Westfield London last weekend, running from April 12-14 with an exciting agenda full of “fashion, fragrance, food and live entertainment offering” and more. But they’re not stopping there! The festival will return this weekend, making its way over to W ..read more

When picturing a game of international cricket in London, you’re most likely thinking of Lord’s, the capital’s centrepoint of the sport. It’s not referred to as the ‘Home Of Cricket’ for nothing, after all. That very homely spot could be getting a swanky round of refurbishment, as it’s been revealed that the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who own the ground, put forward an application to Westminster City Council to give Lords Cricket Ground some upgrades. Image: Westminster City Council This would involve creating a number of new features for the ground, including a new roof and a top-floor ba ..read more

As a prelude to the highly awaited Record Store Day taking place all over the country this weekend, the team have partnered up with Brad Pitt’s rosé brand to offer music and wine lovers the chance to pick a mystery record to take home, and enjoy a glass of Studio by Miraval Rosé. All for less than the price of a Pret sandwich. The pop-up takes place at Unit 11 of the Truman Brewery, right opposite Rough Trade East off Brick Lane, on Wednesday, April 17. The pop-up will be open 9am-5:30pm and is an opportunity to celebrate the simple joys of vinyl and drinking rosé on a (hopefully) sunny day. N ..read more

It’s a Saturday. The bottomless drinks are flowing. You get the urge to sing a catalogue of your favourite show tunes at a decibel only accessible via a few glasses of prosecco. Well, at Juno Rooms‘ bottomless brunch, bring your best vocals and become a backup singer to some very talented West End stars. That’s right, actual West End stars will perform at this bottomless brunch near Mansion House. Forget battling for good seats at the theatre: you’ll have front-row seats to world-class performances, PLUS food and free-flowing drinks. So, what does the brunch actually entail? Every Saturday at ..read more

Listen up, Londoners: we’ve got some pretty exciting news for you. This summer, 10 Downing Street is throwing open its (usually firmly locked) garden gate, and welcoming a select few mere mortals to have a snoop around it. And here’s how you could be one of them. As part of this year’s London Open Gardens festival, the oh-so elusive green space that hides behind the Prime Minister’s pad will be open for two (extremely exclusive) tours on June 8. Each tour will only have 24 spaces, which will be allocated by ballot. So yes, the competition is going to be pretty fierce. Credit: mvera, Shuttersto ..read more