Leisure Games is one of the few specialist games shops in London that caters solely to roleplayers. Here, you'll find rulebooks, figures, paints, maps and, of [more...]

If, like so many people, you were fascinated by the life and tragic death of Princess Diana, you might enjoy this long walk celebrating some of the places that were important to her. The seven mile long walk is marked by 70 plaques and [more...]

Fancy yourself the next George Lucas? Or maybe you see yourself as more the Coen Brothers type... the Script Factory has classes for budding film writers at all stages and they've recently added courses in television and radio too.

Crane Park Island Nature Reserve is a haven for all kinds of rare and common wildlife in meadows, scrubland and reedbeds. There are marked paths round [more...]

Let the sounds of city life fade away as you visit Freightliners Farm in the heart of Islington. This is the UK's only urban farm with a completely [more...]

Whether you're after jewellery or a nice chair, a gold wristwatch or a picture to put on your wall, there's a good chance you'll find it - or any of a hundred other things - at Southgate Auction Rooms wee [more...]

Ever fancied finding a hidden treasure at an auction or bidding on a box of mysterious 'somethings' and sorting through them at your leisure? Check out Greasby's Auctioneers and Valuers and [more...]

Stepney is home to Stepping Stones Farm, where you'll find a wonderful mixture of animals - everything from pigs and sheep to ducks, geese and chickens, [more...]

Gabriel's Wharf, on the South Bank of the Thames, is a charming spot, with little boutique shops, market stalls, art galleries and cafes. After a summer stroll along the river, stop for a bite in one of their outdoor cafes, or head up [more...]

A cornucopia of art and design from around the world and 3000 years of history. And it's free (except for some temporary exhibitions)... also the cafe is gorgeous.

A museum of steam engines and waterworks history, based in a Victorian water pumping station. You can see the engines working at the weekends, and on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays, there's a working steam railway. Also, check the [more...]

The history of gardens and gardening in Britain. Who would ever have thought knots would be so important? There's a garden, indoor exhibitions and cafe.

Museum of Garden History.

The history of guns, ammunition, explosives and other weapons. There's also a paintball range.

Royal Artillery Museum

Beautiful Ham House in Surrey is a glorious 17th century mansion. In its day it was at the centre of court intrigue. Now you can explore both house and garden, or eat in the Orangery cafe where home grown food is served. There are free [more...]

Everything about the life and work of the great writer.

Charles Dickens Museum.

Yee-HA! Crack that whip, rope that horse and throw some knives around at The Circus Space's half-day Western skills training session.

The Circus Space - western skills.

If you've always fancied seeing London on two wheels but never managed to get your nerve up, the London Bicycle Touring Company may have the answer. They do a couple of guided tours round the sights - from the sound of it keeping mostly [more...]

All about the natural world, in one of the most beautiful buildings in London. Loads and loads for kids to do - the dinos are a must, from the replica diplodocus in the main hall to the animatronics that are generally close by. Great [more...]

A cliche of tourist London or an essential part of our history? Decide for yourself - just be prepared for crowds. But whatever you do, don't chase the ravens!

Just how tough was life aboard ship in WW2? Find out by exploring HMS Belfast. The military stuff is fascinating, but it's the little touches that really bring out the human interest of how all those men coped, cooped up in a big metal [more...]