Cycling is a great, eco-friendly way to explore London whilst also getting in some valuable exercise at the same time! Many improvements have been made to the cycle routes of London over the past few years, especially since the introduction of a dedicated cycle scheme. With personal safety being paramount, one thing to remember is…
London certainly is at the top of any Harry Potter fans list of places to visit. Even Harry Potter would agree…. Harry Potter: “Can we find all this in London?” Hagrid: “If yeh know where to go. So where do you start? Platform 9 3/4 of course. Head on over to Kings Cross Station and…
Kung Hei Fat Choi Come celebrate Chinese New Year in London. This year 10 February, welcomes in of the Year of the Snake. London’s will be the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. Join the Parade from Trafalgar Square from 10am 12pm-5.30pm Entertainment in Trafalgar Square followed by a great fireworks display. See…
London has the most amazing array of free attractions from lovely parks and gardens to the world’s greatest museums. London is fairly unique among world capitals in that all the national museums have free entry for visitors from all over the world. View this video to get an idea of the range of free London…
I’ve been watching a new period drama show, Mr Selfridge, which tells the story of the famous department store on Oxford Street. It really is amazing to learn about the history of of the famous store and its contribution to shopping worldwide. If you don’t have a chance to see the TV show take a…
It was a lovely day to take a walk in Hyde Park. After it snowed most of yesterday the park took on a totally different feel with the sun up in the sky and wildlife venturing out looking for people who were willing to feed them. While the roads around town are quieter than usual…
View from a room at Barry House looking out over Bathurst Mews. It’s been snowing in London. There are some great views to be seen around the city. Make the most of it, it will probably all melt away over the weekend.
London’s newest Landmark, the Shard, is now taking bookings for a View from the Shard. The View is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72. Almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Book in advance to save and you will soon be on your way…
Here at Barry House I often get asked about what to do on Christmas Day. Well it’s a time to enjoy London in relative peace and quiet. For one day in the year Public Transport, the buses and trains do not run, but this gives you the ideal opportunity to explore London on foot. And…
The end of the year is approaching already. Here in London it is getting colder, but the spirit of the City makes it feel warm. Christmas lights and decorations adorn the streets and shops and you can almost feel the excitement of people getting ready for Christmas parties. London is a great place to celebrate…
