London & UK

    Things to do in June in London: a local’s guide

    By Map & Family

    February 28, 2024

    Planning a trip to London in June? Here’s a local’s guide to everything you need to know from temperatures in London in June to seasonal events and what to pack.…

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    May in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 19, 2024

    What’s the weather like in London in May? And is May a good time to visit the UK’s capital city? It’s springtime in London but should you pack raincoats, woolly…

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    April in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 17, 2024

    It’s springtime, but is April a good month to visit London? Here’s an insider’s guide: from seasonal things to do and events in the capital to what April weather in…

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    Guide to Central London Neighbourhoods + Things to Do

    By Map & Family

    February 13, 2024

    Central London is the heart of the capital and the area that contains many of the most popular London attractions. London city centre is made up of a collection of…

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    Russell Square London: garden, hotels + cafes to know

    By Map & Family

    January 24, 2024

    One of the capital’s traditional garden squares, Russell Square London is really worth a visit. Right next door to the British Museum it has a leafy public garden with a…

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    How to Visit Southbank Christmas Market London: 2024

    By Map & Family

    December 9, 2023

    Combine festive fun with art, culture and scenic views at the Southbank Christmas Market this December in London. Along the banks of the River Thames by the Southbank Centre enjoy…

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    How to Visit the London Bridge Christmas Market: 2024

    By Map & Family

    December 7, 2023

    Take a winter walk on the banks of the Thames to the London Bridge Christmas Market. Known as Winter by the River, you’ll find it on the south side of…

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    Best London Museums that are free: top tours + map 2025

    By Map & Family

    December 1, 2023

    No visit to London is complete without stepping into one of its world-class museums. From art to architecture, dinosaurs to design icons, there’s a gallery here for you. And as…

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    Best British snacks, a selection of biscuit packets in a supermarket basket, Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    101 Best British Snacks that make Great Souvenirs

    By Map & Family

    November 13, 2023

    Next time you visit our capital city don’t forget to forage for some quintessential London snacks to bring home with you. A selection box of biscuits, indulgent bars of chocolate…

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    Fun things to do in London in winter: by a local

    By Map & Family

    October 15, 2023

    There are plenty of good reasons to plan a visit to London in Winter. Low season London has fewer crowds and is often cheaper too. Here are lots or fun…

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    Christmas at Kew Gardens London: local’s guide

    By Map & Family

    October 10, 2023

    Take a twilight winter walk along a magical trail of sound and light.  Stop en route to toast marshmallows or sip a warming toddy.  To round off the year here’s…

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    Historical places in London: Horse Guards and the London Eye. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    Awesome Historical Places in London: plus itinerary

    By Map & Family

    September 2, 2023

    If you’re a history lover like me London is a treasure trove. This is a city with 1000 years of history in its streets and every century has left stories…

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