Tag: things to do
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48 hours in Bognor Regis: Family things to see and do (more than just Butlins!)
When you hear ‘Bognor Regis’, I bet two things comes to mind… the beach and Butlins. You’re not wrong – it’s the main reason why most people head down to this beautiful West Sussex town but there is more to Bognor than the beach and Butlins. If you only have two days and you’re trying […]
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5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Greenwich This Platinum Jubilee Weekend
There is never NOT a good reason to visit Greenwich but as a local, I can tell you that there’s been a lot of changes to the area if you haven’t recently visited. It’s also the May half-term school holidays which makes the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend even better! I will be off this […]
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Visiting Greenwich? Top tips on places worth visiting from a Greenwich local…
Whether your coming from Richmond or Runcorn, Greenwich is a major tourism town that sees thousands of people paving its streets every year. This year has seen a rise in tourism again and with lockdown officially behind us all, the streets of Greenwich are starting to fill up. I originally published this post in August […]
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Insta-capital: London is home to the UK’s most Instagrammed tourist attractions
The research development team from SlotsUp analysed hashtag data to determine which of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions are the most Insta-worthy. The study analysed popular hashtags on Instagram of the top 80 most visited tourist attractions in the UK and revealed the Tate Modern in London to be the most ‘Instagrammable’ location, with […]
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Summer is back on! The Royal Docks team have just revealed their free Summer 2021 Programme
Okay, so this week the weather’s not that great but how AMAZING was the weather a couple weeks ago? I don’t know about you but I was loving the sunshine! Died a little (well, a lot thanks to hay fever) from the high pollen count but apart from that it was all good! I even […]
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Van Gogh House opens with guided tours: A must-see for any art lover
First opened in 201`9, Van Gogh House is a local heritage site and a unique venue for exhibitions and artist residencies. This amazing place has now opened up for the general public to view with a guided tour of the house and grounds. It’s a must-see attraction for anyone who has an interest in the […]
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Keep Calm & Do Yoga in the French Alps: L’Essentiel yoga and wellbeing festival
The beautiful village of Megève in the French Alps is set to hold the inaugural edition of L’Essentiel later this summer, with the three-day wellness festival already creating a buzz amongst seasoned yoga enthusiasts and those new to the ancient discipline. The brainchild of respected yoga teacher Katy Mission, the programme is being organised by Megève Tourism […]
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National Maritime Museum launches two outdoor family nature trails this weekend
Anyone else missing their weekly trip to the National Maritime Museum? We didn’t visit weekly but I know there are a lot of parents who found the NMM a fantastic place for children especially during the school holidays as well as term time. There were daily activities for all ages and that wonderful Ahoy Gallery […]
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Greenwich Dance presents ‘Up My Street’ online from June 25th!
Greenwich Dance presents “Up My Street” online! Our local Charlton-based dance company, Greenwich Dance will be broadcasting four ‘TV episodes’ featuring brand new dance works performed by professional dancers and local volunteers and interviews with choreographers from next week. With the Covid-19 quarantine only eased slightly, cinemas and theatres are still no-go zones. Bummer. There’s […]
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Review: The Lost Thing at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
So you want to hear a story? Yrots a raeh ot tnaw uoy os? Last week we were invited along to attend a showing of The Lost Thing at the Royal Opera House. As the show was suitable for children aged 6+ I was allowed to bring a plus one and naturally, I took Little […]
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The Top 5 open-air ice skating rinks in London review
This winter is the best time for us to get our skates on and unleash our inner figure skater vibes! I cannot skate but that doesn’t stop me getting on the ice. I try to go at least once every year and each year I tell myself that I will take up skating and get […]
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Discover: Where to find Santa’s Grotto in London this Christmas
Where can you find Santa’s Grotto in London? The simple answer is… everywhere! There are loads of places where you can take the kids to experience Santa’s Grotto no matter what part of London you’re from. I’ve mainly sourced out the ones most local to me but you can even find a grotto by heading […]
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