Spending Christmas in London is like biting into a slice of holiday cake – or, let’s say, a giant fruit-laden panettone. It’s bright, packed with ingredients, and has a few curious flavours that, somehow, just work. Here’s why London is one-of-a-kind at Christmas and deserves to be experienced in all its festive glory.
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This year, Be Richmond has joined forces with The Poppy Factory to honour over a century of dedicated service to the veteran community with their ‘Be Remembered’ campaign, an initiative designed to celebrate the inspiring legacy of The Poppy Factory and the countless lives it has touched since its founding in 1922. A series of striking poppy installations have sprung up across Richmond town…
Dining at Colonel Saab in Holborn is like stepping into a luxurious Indian haven where elegance meets culinary artistry. A place with an opulent atmosphere that feels both intimate and celebratory, Colonel Saab offers a vibrant immersion into Indian flavours and heritage. From chandeliers that cast a warm glow to vintage Indian decor and soft jazz that fills the air, every detail in the setting…
If you’re passionate about Italian art, Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace is a dream come true. Showcasing around 160 works by over 80 artists, including celebrated masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, as well as talents from my hometown of Bologna like the Carracci brothers and Pellegrino Tibaldi, this exhibition offers…
Fulham Palace Park is set to transform into a winter wonderland this holiday season with the Illuminated Garden Trail, running from Thursday, 28th November to Sunday, 22nd December 2024. Visitors will have the chance to explore 13 acres of historic botanical gardens, including rare trees and a walled garden, all decorated with thousands of festive lights.
A little girl rests on top at christmas…
Medieval Women at the British Library 25 October 2024 – 2 March 2025, £17 adult ticket. 5/5! AB-FAB, lots of time to catch it, allow 2+ hours, prepare to be astounded – and disgusted.
Marvellously Multisensory – they’ve got everything except TASTE (thank goodness) to delight you at this exhibition of the medieval world from a woman’s perspective. The smells of…
On Sunday, 20th October 2024, London Mums Magazine and our Kids Club reporters had the pleasure of attending an Autumnal Afternoon Tea at the elegant Straits Kitchen, located on the first floor of the Pan Pacific London in the heart of the City of London.
Afternoon tea is my favourite mealtime – it’s the perfect break from the standard lunch or dinner, and it’s usually substantial enough to…
This autumn, Hamleys, the world’s most famous toy store, and Brigit’s Bakery bring a unique blend of sightseeing, sweet treats, and playful scares to the streets of London with their Halloween Bus Tour. This 90-minute journey aboard a vintage Routemaster offers families the chance to see the capital’s top landmarks while enjoying a themed afternoon tea and interactive entertainment, creating…
Last night, I attended the premiere of The Turn of the Screw at the London Coliseum, and let me tell you – this one is not for the faint-hearted, nor for families. If you’re used to the sweeping melodies and emotional clarity of Italian opera, where even kids can hum along to familiar tunes, this production will catch you off guard. The Turn of the Screw is a different beast entirely…
Bellringers at Hampstead Theatre runs between 27 September to 2 November 2024. London Mums‘ Rating: 3/5.
Real-life bellringers Daniel, Me, Paula, Susan, Evie, Fiona and Sarah
Well I’m a real bellringer and I’m very aware it’s a bit niche. I only know of one other literary work which delves into our world, The Nine Taylors, a murder mystery. So my band and I were super…