Okay, I'll admit it - this is the first hotel I ever got taken to for afternoon tea (it was for my 21st birthday... er, quite a while ago) and it was a complete surprise. Thus, Brown's Hotel own [more...]

The Ritz - the very name is synonymous with indulgence. So, if you want to indulge yourself - or someone very special - what better way to do it than by taking them out for afternoon tea at the spectacular Palm Court at the Ritz hotel? [more...]

At Kenneth Turner you'll find flowers with style and elegance, but also a range of gifts, home accessories and even fragrances, making this a great [more...]

For flowers with more than a touch of class, try Edward Goodyear in Victoria. Whether you want to pick up a bouquet on the way home or to plan flowers for a wedding, you'll find all you need here.

It's MONTY PYTHON! A wonderful show that gets better every time you see it (I've seen it three times) and no place better than the intimate and intricate Palace Theatre. (Check out the wall in the back corridor with the history of the [more...]

If your style goes beyond the high street or you're looking for fresh inspiration, check out Beyond Retro. They have an enormous warehouse in E1, and another in Soho, and both are stuffed full of retro clothing and coming trends. [more...]

Possibly Notting Hill's most surprising secret - riding stables under the Westway. Whether you're young or old, an experienced rider or just starting out, you can learn and improve at Westway Stables. Or [more...]

Is The Portobello Gold a bar? Is it a restaurant? A music venue? An art gallery? An internet cafe? Answer yes to all of these and you've still left out 'hotel' - [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...]

Take the hassle out of clubbing - take the Club Class Bus and visit four clubs in one evening, queue jumping all the way. And the bus has a soundsystem aboard, so it's fun from A to Z....

Hay is a town in Herefordshire. It normally has 1,500 people and 41 bookshops. Except during the Hay Festival, when it becomes Literature Central. Lots more [more...]

Spend a weekend together exploring the ancient city of Bath. Take an audio tour round the Roman baths, marvel at the stained glass in Bath Abbey (once known as the Lantern of the West because its windows were so beautiful), or admire [more...]

Brighton: bizarrely ornate Royal Pavillion, traditional pier, intriguing Sea Life Centre, twisty Lanes full of antique shops, and away from the seaside, Preston Manor... you may find so much to do that you don't notice that the beach is [more...]

Classic operas, some with surtitles, in a delightful park setting.

Opera Holland Park.

Learn the gentle art of careening around on a lot of little wheels set in a straight line. Course cost includes loan of skates and pads for duration of course, making this exceptional value.

Citiskate in-line lessons

If you can imagine it, they can build it. Mostly for kids, but conceivably fun for adults too... and if you're tired of little bricks, there are fun rides and attractions too.

Legoland.

Take the Vinopolis tour and learn about the world of wine. Or attend a wine tasting event, or a class in cocktail making, or learn all about whisky.

Vinopolis

Fly like a bird... flapping your arms not required! Take a trial lesson, an all day training session, or try aerobatics.

London Gliding Club

If you've been inspired by Bill Oddy but don't quite know where to start when it comes to looking at our feathered friends, consider booking a Birding London [more...]