Nicknamed 'Secret Landon', Alex is the Editor of Secret London - not bad for a guy who didn't know where Shoreditch was when he joined the team! Having studied English Literature at Durham University, he's grateful to be able to write for a living. On days off, he'll be eating all the street food, working through his London bucket list, or shouting at his favourite sports teams.
If you’ve been searching for something to brighten up your home, look no further. God’s Own Junkyard is a psychedelic paradise of neon lights and vintage signs, all hidden inside an unassuming warehouse in d...
Well, it turns out that second third fourth time wasn’t the charm after all. The Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta has once again been stood down, with this weekend’s date (October 1) officially can...
We’re so grapeful to have these wonderful wine bars in London, especially now summer has finally got the memo and our evenings are much brighter and longer. Whether you’re impressing on a date, or just relax...
Easily the best thing about London is that there’s always stuff to do – a good thing, too, or we’d need new jobs! If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t believe there’s a world beyo...
Let this be a reminder that wishes do come true. Years ago, when I was a wee baby intern for Secret London, and not the jaded, grizzled veteran executive editor I am now, I wrote about all the wonderful things…...
In the pantheon of museums in London, one stands out from the crowd. By virtue of being the biggest, oldest, and for a long time (before the Natural History Museum…...
For the last two years, Selfridges have opted to open their Christmas shop at a sensible time… around two-and-a-half months before the big day. Previously, the department store had been known to jump the gun far s...
Summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop going for long walks around London. Instead, those sweaty summer strolls are turning into tranquil wanders and cosy autumnal picnics. Luckily f...
Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, we’re willing to bet you wouldn’t fancy spending the night alone in an empty tube station. Thousands of commuters and station workers have reported ghostly going...