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...]

Indulge yourself with some of Hotel Chocolat's divine chocolate - everything from dark and bitter and good to the sweetest milk chocolate. Filled chocolates too... go on, what's a few hundred calories between friends? (Oh, and about [more...]

Gorgeous chocolates, gorgeously presented. Whether you want to treat yourself or a loved one, Rococo Chocolates is a great place to start looking. You'll find [more...]

Paul A. Young makes chocolates like no other. Some of his creations are his take on fairly standard ideas (eg the slow roasted brazil nut bar), some are intriguing [more...]

If you want to get up close and personal with London, there's only two ways to do it - on foot or on two wheels - and that's where the London Bicycle Tour [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...]

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...]

Fancy a night out in south-east London? Check out what's on at the O2 Millennium Dome. With an arena for big events - think music gigs and big name comedians - and a smaller stage for more intimate shows, plus a cinema, restaurants and [more...]

If you've had enough of takeaways or maybe you're feeling inspired and want to try your hand at Chinese cookery, you're going to need ingredients - and Loong Fung is [more...]

The Gate Cinema in Notting Hill might look a bit bland from the outside but inside it's gorgeous - the plasterwork is grade-II listed. Comfortable, too - there's [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.

Wilton's is the world's last remaining Grand Music Hall. Hidden away in the heart of the city, it's now home to a whole range of musical events, talks, and a cinema [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...]

At Deen City Farm you'll find many rare breeds of familiar farm animals like cows, goats, pigs and sheep - but you'll also find more unusual animals, such as [more...]

Brooks Farm is inside Skeltons Lane Park in Leyton. It's a semi-working farm, so what's going on changes with the time of year - but with traditional breeds of [more...]

This yearly tournament is put on by English Heritage. Teams of mounted knights compete in jousting, archery, sword fighting, and mounted skill at arms.

Info: Knights Tournament

For a different day out, especially if you have kids, why not go fossil hunting? It's best to go with a group who can show you where to look and how to collect safely and within the Fossil Hunting Code.

Discovering Fossils National Club.

Stylish central London bowling alley themed round 50's America. There's an inventive bar with food menu, or you can eat a full meal. You can also hire karaoke rooms by the hour, for a completely original twist on an evening's bowling... [more...]

If you fancy a flutter why not go and watch the greyhound racing? There are several stadiums in London, though the one in Haringey that I remember from when I lived there has closed down. Still, check these out:

Romford Greyhound Stadium
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