The West End of London is a theatre lover’s paradise, with new shows opening and closing all the time. Some shows, however, have stood the test of time and entertained audiences for decades. These are the shows that have become staples of the West End, and they’re not to be ... Continue Reading
London is a paradise for all the shopaholics out there, be it grandiose shopping sprees or if you are discovering your inner shopper, you’ll be amazed by what London has to offer on the fashion front. Given the massive size of the shopping capital and the variety of great markets ... Continue Reading
Effectively bordered by Oxford Street to the north, the Strand to the south, Regent Street to the west and Kingsway to the east, London’s West End district is home to as many as 40 of the most revered theatres in the world, as well as restaurants, cinemas, casinos, nightclubs, bars, ... Continue Reading
All the world’s a stage, so they say… all right, not right now, they’re not. Yes, sadly, London’s Theatreland has pulled down the rafters, with West End productions postponing performances for the foreseeable future. Of course, it won’t be that way forever; soon enough, you’ll be able to book at ... Continue Reading
Visitors to Piccadilly Circus may be surprised to learn of the history of its famous centrepiece – the statue of Eros atop his fountain – and one fact about it, in particular. Namely that the winged chap that delicately stands there, balanced on one foot, as he shoots his arrow ... Continue Reading
London is one of the best cities in the world for tourism. With its broad variety of amazing districts and 32 boroughs to explore, you’ll never have a problem finding things to do during a stay at accommodation like the London Piccadilly Hotel. There are, however, several areas of London ... Continue Reading
Many a traveller has been caught out by the lack of locker facilities at London train stations. Sometimes you just need somewhere to dump your heavy suitcase for a while – whether you’ve just arrived hours before you can check in to your hotel, or perhaps you’re just passing through ... Continue Reading
London’s love for the theatre dates back hundreds of years. From the exciting history and mystery of William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre to the electric 80s’ and 90s’ of avant-garde In Yer Face Theatre, London has created a colourful collage of vibrant drama, making for a unique mix of ... Continue Reading
Piccadilly Circus has never been perceived as a tourist hotspot; in fact, quite the opposite. It is crowded with commuters and visitors looking to make their way elsewhere and is more of a stop-gap between destinations, rather than a place to sit back and watch the world go by. Yet ... Continue Reading
London has always been a city of markets, with various dedicated markets located around the capital. As an important trading hub, buyers and sellers from around the country and the world have made their way to the city to share their wares, and today, many of those historic markets live ... Continue Reading