London’s hidden parks and squares open for Open Gardens weekend

London’s hidden parks and squares open for Open Gardens weekend

The London Parks and Gardens charity has been running the fundraising Open Gardens event for 25 years, with tickets now up for grabs to peek into the capital’s ‘green lungs’. This year 117 usually closed... Read more »
Brentwick Gardens: Ten arrested on suspicion of murder as man dies after report of break-in

Brentwick Gardens: Ten arrested on suspicion of murder as man dies after report of break-in

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ten people have been arrested... Read more »
Hounslow secures £180k grant for new sustainable creative space at Chiswick House and Gardens

Hounslow secures £180k grant for new sustainable creative space at Chiswick House and Gardens

Hounslow Council has been awarded a £180,000 sustainability grant from the Mayor of London to help fund an exciting new sustainable creative space at Chiswick House and Gardens.   The grant will... Read more »
South London artist and composer felix taylor creates immersive listening experience at Henry Moore Studio & Gardens in Hertfordshire

South London artist and composer felix taylor creates immersive listening experience at Henry Moore Studio & Gardens in Hertfordshire

An artist and composer is taking visitors on an unforgettable sonic journey at Henry Moore Studio & Gardens this summer. A mesmerising soundscape which merges the realm of art with the power... Read more »
England’s best pub gardens revealed, from a hipster London watering hole to the UK’s only beach bar

England’s best pub gardens revealed, from a hipster London watering hole to the UK’s only beach bar

Hop to it! It’s that time of year when everybody starts scrambling to find the perfect beer garden with good drinks on tap, hearty pub grub and gorgeous views as a bonus. ... Read more »
East London’s Best Rooftops, Beer Gardens & Terraces

East London’s Best Rooftops, Beer Gardens & Terraces

1. Acme Fire Cult & 40FT Taproom, Dalston A collaboration perfect for summer, Acme Fire Cult has opened up next to 40FT Brewery and between them, the Bootyard has become a laidback... Read more »
Coronation Gardens: Teenager found injured in cafe after stabbing in east London

Coronation Gardens: Teenager found injured in cafe after stabbing in east London

A teenager was found injured in a high street cafe after being stabbed in east London early on Tuesday morning. Police were called to reports of a knife attack in Leyton around... Read more »
London’s best hotels for under £200 per night, from Covent Garden’s most popular stay to a Belgravia bargain

London’s best hotels for under £200 per night, from Covent Garden’s most popular stay to a Belgravia bargain

The Resident, Covent Garden The Resident Hotel (Photo: Neil Hewison) Located just off the Strand, The Resident is a contemporary bolthole with a low-key neighbourhood feel. Voted the the capital’s number one... Read more »
Third species of giant waterlily discovered at Kew Gardens | Plants

Third species of giant waterlily discovered at Kew Gardens | Plants

A giant waterlily grown at Kew Gardens has been named as new to science, in the first discovery of its type in more than a century. Scientists at the south-west London garden... Read more »
Deputy Mayor officially opens sensory gardens – South London News

Deputy Mayor officially opens sensory gardens – South London News

A new sensory garden of a learning disability service was officially unveiled at a special summer party – with Bromley’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Christine Harris, doing the honours. In celebration of Learning... Read more »