Christ Church Tower, Greyfriars by Brron Fortean London is strolling through July in knee-length khaki shorts and a pith-helmet to point out some open spaces in the city haunted by spooky stories. Think of it as your guide to eating sandwiches with spectres or picnicking …
Photo / tina.gao If today’s sunshine isn’t enough to brighten up your lunchtime already, then why not head to Lovestruck‘s Lunch Date in Lincoln’s Inn fields. All are invited – look out for a red picnic blanket, a few bottles of champagne and some glasses …
Photography by Chris Osburn We liked the idea last year and were pleased to see the National Theatre is bringing it back again this summer. Picnic & Play at The Deck gives theatregoers a chance to spread out on the albeit artificial lawn and lounge …
Photo by Chris Osburn Here’s how to have a picnic and leave the worry about cleaning up to someone else, in this case, Bloomsbury bake shop owner, Bea Vo. For £9/picnicker, Bea supplies an easy to tote basketful of picnic essentials including a blankie, utensils …
So Barnet council are to shut two of their parks to keep partying Iranians out this weekend? It is true that Iranians don’t have a very good grasp of the Keep Britain Tidy business, but this really is quite Scrooge-like on the part of Barnet. …
If you’re keen to escape the uptight, and frenetic inner-city night-time climes of London to indulge in something more wholesome then the Supper Club could be your answer. Every Thursday evening, Hackney City Farm’s Frizzante Restaurant opens its doors to night-time diners in a quasi-al …
Blessed with a beautiful summer’s evening, the last night of the Kenwood Proms certainly proved how brilliant the British are at picnicking. Forget Union Jack flag-waving for the theme from the Dambusters or Jerusalem – wave the flags for the genius of the bag that …
If you’re having a staycation and want to indulge this summer, or if you want to make a theatre trip extra special, this is an excellent offer. By ‘this’, we mean an exclusive champagne picnic on The Deck private function room atop the National Theatre, …
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Still haven’t had enough cupcakes? Here’s a chance to get a free one! Bea Vo (the mastermind chef/baker that put the “Bea” in Bea’s of Bloomsbury) recently contacted us about her new Afternoon Tea in the Park promotion for the summer: for £8 per person …
By Mr November via the Londonist Flickrpool Another example to prove that anything the mayor can do, ordinary folk can do too… maybe not better, though as Boris gets to close the roads. Still, if you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a gentle ride through central …
Although Bertie Wooster gets into an alarming number of scrapes in P G Wodehouse’s Jeeves novels, we can’t help but admire his fortitude and stick with it attitude when it comes to dining. Hot weather, bright sunshine, crowds of yelping children are no obstacles for …
