It’s time to gallop into June and into the London season with some of the best events of the year coming up. Ascot, Wimbledon, the Summer Exhibition and the Serpentine Pavilion are just some of the…
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Chiswick House and Gardens
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…
Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte and Kew Palace
If you’re watching the prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story 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,…
Cultural things to do in London this May
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…
Cultural things to do in London this April
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…
Visiting the Royal Mews
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….
The Coronation: 8 royal exhibitions to book now in London
As the countdown to the Coronation of Charles III and the Queen Consort commences, there are plenty of ways in which you can start celebrating all things royal, with coronation events taking place in several palaces…
The Fan Museum
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…
How to visit Middle Temple Hall
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…
Cosmic House: is this the quirkiest house in London?
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…