Think Stonehenge is too far for a day trip from London? Think again.

I was attending a conference in Guildford that wrapped up shortly after lunch, and one of the attendees volunteered to drive me to London for a speaking [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...]

The largest bookshop in Europe, but oddly enough one the least crowded and most tranquil spaces in Central London. Masses of books, of course, but also art deco loos and a great bar on the top floor with views out over picture postcard [more...]

See magnificent birds of prey up close, watch them being flown and then learn to work with them yourselves. There are several different day and half day courses.

Impact Falconry

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

Take a day trip to Oxford - better yet go for a weekend - and see the places that inspired JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis to create Middle Earth and Narnia, or where Philip Pullman's Lyra didn't quite play - or the places associated with many [more...]

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.

Learn to tell your chardonnay from your claret and your Burgundy from your Bordeaux - and also which wine goes with which dish. Dining out may never be the same again.

London Wine Academy.

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

London Gliding Club

Let someone else organise your day trip out of London so all the two of you have to do is sit back and relax. Choose from trips to nearby towns and cities such as Bath and Oxford, or to castles and country houses. Whatever you choose, [more...]

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...]

Take a trip outside London, but make the journey part of the treat with Steam Dreams. They run a variety of day (and longer) trips out of London using beautiful old [more...]

Windsor makes a wonderful day out from London, as it's only 25 minutes by train from London. Windsor Castle is the obvious destination, but consider Dorney Court and Frogmore House too. Of course, if you've got kids in tow Legoland may [more...]

If you've been enchanted by the works of Jane Austen and have wondered what it would be like to take part in the kinds of dances she so enjoyed, now's your chance to find out. The Quadrille Club mee [more...]

Always regretted not running away to join the circus? It's never too late... The Circus Space run half-day, full-day and evening skills training courses.

The Circus Space.

Europe's biggest cycling event is a fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation. As with so many of these things, entry is oversubscribed, but if you aren't successful you could do their London-Southend ride or any one of a number of [more...]

A huge procession in November to mark the Lord Mayor taking his (her?) oath of allegiance. There are giant figures on floats, the incredibly gaudy official carriages, marching bands, a fly past and lots of military types on display. [more...]

Easter Monday sees the South of England Showground invaded by horses - many of them of the giant, cart pulling variety. There are also carriage horses (and their carriages, obviously!), shetland ponies, donkeys, mules and so on, all [more...]

Tiptoe through the tulips... or the tulip trees. The 300 acres of Kew Gardens are divided into many areas covering different interests, and there are also some stunning buildings - the Orangery is famous but check out Kew Palace and the [more...]

If you've always wanted to eat strawberries and cream while watching tennis on the Centre Court, start planning early and hope your luck is in, since tickets are mostly allocated by ballot. Check Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Association for [more...]