A hidden gem in the heart of the Barbican Centre A wonderful green space to find some peace and reflection in the centre of London, …
Barbican Conservatory

eat see stay – Est 2007

A hidden gem in the heart of the Barbican Centre A wonderful green space to find some peace and reflection in the centre of London, …

Cheese lovers heaven in Seven Dials We first visited Pick & Cheese in 2020 and were glad to see it was still there in 2021 …

Fine dining without the faff With the news that The Ledbury has re-opened this month, we thought it was time to finally publish our pre-COVID …

A slice of France in the middle of London Staying in London the night before a trip to France to find out all about French …

Rediscover the City of London with Treasure Trails Whilst researching things to do in London we came across this family-friendly activity. The City of London …

Vienesse finesse in Marylebone Visiting Fischer’s in Marylebone, London is like stepping into a Viennese coffee house. We visited for breakfast and will surely be …

Taking the Thames over the tube Looking to see London a different way? We are so used to travelling by tube but on our most …

Book a room in England’s book town Close enough to M6 junction 37 in Cumbria but far away enough to feel sufficiently out in the …

Devon staycation inspiration Here are a few suggestions to start off research into a staycation in Devon. Soar Mill Cove Hotel is our choice for a …

North Devon water powered funicular railway We do like a funicular in this household, so when we were on honeymoon and were driving through north …

Bowled over by Crudo Crudo Cevicheria is London’s first build-your-own Ceviche bowl restaurant. Opening in Fitzrovia in 2019 to much success, they recently opened a …

Melange and Cato Creek Collab Melange Chocolate Shop & Café in Peckham are working with Virginia based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company and have created The …

Pomp and circumstance from Heston Blumenthal A decade ago, before everyday life turned upside down and planning trips away became a volatile activity we had …

Step on the gastronomy in London We’ve all eaten on a bus, haven’t we? Greasy kebab and chips after a night out? Well, Bustronome is …

Kalm within Kios Deep within the back streets of Paddington is a tiny shop which seemed to beckon me in, so in I popped. KiosKafe …

A cream tea and stunning views in Cornwall Morwenstow is about six miles north of Bude and within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty …

Thinking of cumming to Durham? There’s more to Durham than just being a bolthole for Dominic Cummings, so here are 5 actual reasons to visit …

Edgeware Road Dining Edgeware Road is certainly the place to go for Middle Eastern Cuisine. You won’t starve around here. The main problem is picking …

Alcohol-free fizz fun with wild elderflower bubbly Summer is here it seems so it’s Pimms season as well, but what if you would like a …

Lunch at Gidleigh Park Gidleigh Park is where Michael Caines made a name for himself as one of the UK’s top chefs, holding two Michelin …

Everything you need to know about the home of penicillin If you have time and you are near to Paddington Railway Station, or Edgeware Road, …

Breakfast at The Ritz Breakfast at The Ritz he says. We’ll have a big breakfast and get our train, leave London with a flourish….well I …

Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle The Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle is a mysterious addition to the city. Perched above an ornate rear door in an alleyway, …

Now I’ve seen the light and found the Holy GrAle The Holy GrALE of ale indeed. When in Durham for the Lumiere Festival, we found …