Established in 1756, Borough Market is a charity, run by a board of volunteer trustees. A few decades ago, it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London; now it acts as a beacon for sustainable food production, short supply chains and social...
The market is located in Greenwich, a district of south east London and notable for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude). Is home to the awe-inspiring Maritime, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Market and Queen’s...
The Regent’s Canal offers an oasis of calm in the capital; a perfect place to escape the busy streets. It was built to link the Grand Junction Canal's Paddington Arm, which opened in 1801, with the Thames at Limehouse. Is linked to the Gran Junction Canal The...
The Floating London Bookshop, named "Word on the Water" is a second-hand bookstore housed on an old canal boat... a truly book-lovers paradise! Every nook and cranny of this 100-year-old Dutch barge is stacked with neat rows of new and used classics, cult,...
Camden Market is located in North London and easily accessible via the Northern line. It ss a vibrant hub of culture and creativity, offering a variety of activities. For vintage and thrift shopping, the market features an extensive range of second-hand clothing,...
Old Spitalfields Market is a place where art, fashion, gifts, antiques and food are combined, across its market stalls, shops and restaurants. Built in 1876, it is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in the capital. Nestled in the cobbled streets...
Clink Prison Museum is built upon the original site of the Clink Prison , which operated from 1144 to 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the...
The university of Oxford began its rapid development in 1167 when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. By 1188, historian Gerald of Wales addressed Oxford scholars, and in 1190, the first overseas student, Emo of Friesland, arrived....
Sun, snow, rain or sleet - great fun in all conditions on the hot tub boat! In London, you can enjoy a unique hot tub boat experience. They offer private hot tub boat rentals in Canary Wharf, allowing you to cruise the historic docklands while relaxing in a heated hot...
Stonehenge is considered a World Heritage Site and is a truly interesting place to discover. In 1986, together with Avebury, it was one of the very first sites in the UK to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Where and when was built this World Heritage...
