A lesser-known Richmond Sunday lunch spot, the White Swan is a pleasant place to while away an afternoon. Near the river but sufficiently far from it to avoid the worst of the crowds, for some reason it describes itself on the website [more...]

It's big, it's comfortable, it's on two floors. Lovingly run by Mitch and Siobhan, the Masons does you fine ales, good food, music and a Thursday night comedy club. Plenty of space, old-fashioned decor and clubland seating.

The former palace of the Bishops of London, now housing a local museum and surrounded by gardens; you could also walk into Bishops Park along the Thames, under a canopy of trees and watch the boats go by. There's a cafe' and even a [more...]

Music, anthropology and zoology mix in one of South London's best museums.

One of the best pubs in London according to reputable review sites and conoisseurs of public houses, the Wenlock is a down to earth local with a good range of beers.

An absolutely lovely place with gardens and an arboretum to walk through - the trees are lovely in summer but downright gorgeous in the autumn. There's a lovely cafe to relax in afterwards and since there's over eight miles of woodland [more...]

Fancy a quiet night at nice local pub with a great view and decent food? You could do a lot worse than to check out the Hare and Billet in Blackheath. This is a proper locals' pub - nothing too fancy but if you can get a seat by the [more...]

Scrummy Belgian chocolates - and no need to cross the Channel! Find these small morsels of delight in department stores and specialist shops across London.

Once just a purveyor of antique and vintage jewellery, Butler and Wilson launched their own ranges of contemporary jewellery in the 80s. They've since added accessories such as handbags, but remain true to their roots by selling vintage [more...]

Central London's only shop dedicated to roleplaying games and all that implies. So, if you know what a D20 is - or you'd like to - get yourself down to Orcs Nest.

They say that Henry Vlll's favourite palace once stood on this site. Later, his daughter Queen Elizabeth used it as the site of many parties to launch great voyages of exploration. But the building that now stands there was erected to [more...]

A great first stop for the new visitor to Greenwich - the Visitor Centre not only has information about the various attractions, it also has displays about the history and development of Greenwich. Find it at the Cutty Sark entrance to [more...]

Where else can you see the actual Rosetta Stone? Every ancient history coffee book I've ever read was probably photographed here- every artifact is an icon of its type. Walk until you can't walk anymore, then go to the cafeterias with [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...]

Can't get enough Wimbledon? At the Wimbledon Tennis Museum you'll find innovative displays showing you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of tennis and the science behind the game. Experience what it's like to take [more...]

If you've ever wondered about your family history or wanted to know who lived in your house before you did, the Westminster Archive may be able to help. Obviously, their material is about the City of Westminster (duh!) but if you live [more...]

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...]

Check out one of London's largest farmer's markets, with a good range of organic produce. Notting Hill Farmer's Market is tucked away in the carpark behind [more...]

Dreamspace showcases the best talent in photography, architecture, product design and so on.

If you're in the Holloway Road/Upper Street area on Saturday mornings and like markets, check out the new one at Freightliners City Farm, where you'll [more...]