London in Autumn: Why September and October Are the Best Months for US Visitors
London in autumn is quieter, cheaper, and more colourful than summer. A complete guide for US visitors planning September or October trips to London.
Places to Visit
The Huguenots of Spitalfields: How French Refugees Changed London Forever
Walk down Fournier Street in Spitalfields and you will find one of London’s most remarkable migration stories. The Huguenots — French Protestant refugees who arrived after 1685 — built a silk weaving community that changed East London forever. Here is their story, and how to trace Huguenot ancestry today.
Solo Travel in London: The Complete Guide for US Visitors
Planning solo travel in London from the US? This complete guide covers where to stay, how to get around, what to budget, and the best things to do alone.
The Best Free Museums in London: A Complete Guide for US Visitors
Discover the best free museums in London — from the British Museum to the V&A. A complete guide for US visitors including tips and planning advice.
Churchill War Rooms: Inside the Bunker That Helped Win World War II
Step inside the secret WWII bunker beneath Westminster where Churchill directed Britain’s war effort. A complete guide to visiting the Churchill War Rooms — plus weekly London heritage stories free in our newsletter.
London in Summer: The Complete Guide for US Visitors
Planning a trip to London in summer? This guide covers the weather, best events, what to pack, and top things to do in June, July and August.
What to Eat in London: A Complete Food Guide for US Visitors
Discover what to eat in London with this complete food guide for US visitors — from full English breakfasts to world-class street food markets.
The Palace That Nobody Wanted — Until Queen Victoria Changed Everything
Buckingham Palace was built for a duke, rejected by two kings, and nearly became a car park. Discover the remarkable story of how it finally became Britain’s most famous royal home — plus get weekly London stories free in our newsletter.
The City Within London Where Even Locals Get Lost — and Love It
Inside the Barbican Estate — London’s most extraordinary hidden world, with its own lake, waterfall, and secret tropical conservatory — plus get weekly London stories free in our newsletter.
The London Cathedral Most Tourists Walk Past — and Instantly Regret It
Westminster Cathedral is London’s most dramatic free interior — a Byzantine masterpiece near Victoria Station that most tourists walk straight past — plus get weekly London stories free in our newsletter.