From Caribbean parties, the battle of the bakes and plenty of fun family activities, soak up the last of London’s summer vibes with our Bank Holiday picks. While the weekend will bloom with locals and tourists alike, you can expect to see safety measures in place, including widely spaced tables, wearing masks indoors, queuing systems, […]
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What’s Open in and Around South Kensington
With lockdown easing, many of us are planning to make the most of the summer in the UK. But what exactly are we allowed to do over the summer holidays? More than you might think. To complement your stay with us at The Harrington, here’s our roundup of things that are open in and around […]
Virtual Reality: Our Go-To Online Events
Lockdown restrictions in the UK are set to continue for at least another three weeks, but staying at home and practising social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Things are tough out there, but we’ve gathered our favourite indoor activities that you can turn to, including pub quizzes, musical events, live cooking lessons and […]
48 Hours in London
Planning a 48-hour itinerary can be tough, especially when there’s a multitude of places you’ll want to explore, chow-down at and discover on your visit to London! Pack your big boots, there’s plenty of ground to cover. Spoiler alert: you’ll be hard-pressed to include everything, but you’ll sure give it a good try. That, or […]
Things to do in South Kensington: February 2020
Ah, January has been and gone! We’ve made it to February and we are welcoming the new month with open arms. We’ve got lots of exciting events taking place on our doorstep of South Kensington and lots of quirky happenings across London. Let’s dive in, shall we? Kew Orchid Festival 2020 The Orchid Festival is […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving in London
Whether you’re basting your own turkey or dining in an all American diner, you’ll not be short of ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in London. Here’s a few ideas to get you started. Enjoy! Dirty Bones, Kensington You won’t have to venture too far to get the party started here. This year, Dirty Bones have created […]
Best Places to Buy a Mulled Wine This Christmas
Let’s face it, the weather is now freezing and a standard glass of red wine is not going to warm us on a cold winter’s eve, which is why we are very excited that mulled wine season has arrived. We’ve tried and tested some of the best places to hug a mulled wine in London […]
Find Your Zen In London
When the rat race of London gets too much, you can retire to a peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind, relax and feel all the zen. From us to you, here are our favourite spots in town to destress. Walk this way… Kew Gardens Get your cosy clothes on, wrap up and take the tube […]
Things To Do In South Kensington: October 2019
‘I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers’ – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables An October day spent in London is good for the soul. It’s the perfect month to walk around and explore the city as the rustic leaves fall from the trees and indulge in all things cosy. […]
Halloween In London 2019
The ghostliest time of the year is upon us in London and who does not love the haunting excitement in the run-up to Halloween. The time where we wrap up, drink pumpkin spiced lattes, eat sprinkled chocolate apples, shimmy through the autumn leaves, indulge in a little red wine tipple and most importantly, dress up […]