Author: Jade Thomas

New Year’s Eve

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at the London Heritage Quarter! As we say goodbye to the past year and welcome in the new, the area will come alive with festivities, dazzling lights, and unforgettable experiences. From fine dining and cozy pubs to exclusive parties and open-air celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join […]

Wicked Movie 2024

Exciting news for fans of Wicked! The highly anticipated Wicked movie is set for release on 22nd November, bringing the magic of Oz to the big screen for the very first time. But if you’re in London and craving the full theatrical experience, you can catch the live musical in its iconic home at the […]

Somerset House at 25

The Home of Cultural Innovators  In 2025, Somerset House celebrates its 25th birthday, marking its extraordinary transformation to one of London’s best loved cultural spaces and home to one of the largest creative communities in the UK. To mark this milestone there will be a special year of artistic innovation featuring genre-defying exhibitions, new commissions […]

What’s Happening This Christmas?

As the festive season approaches, it’s time to embrace the magic of Christmas and get ready for a month filled with joy, celebration, and memorable moments. This year, the local area is buzzing with holiday cheer, offering a wide range of events and activities to suit every taste and age. From enchanting light displays and […]

October Half Term at London Transport Museum

Take a journey ‘Through the Darkness’ this October half term at London Transport Museum Get on board for half term fun at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden with a line-up of ramily-friendly activities. For the first time, families with children aged 10+ can join the museum’s award-winning Hidden London Tours, in time for October […]

Royal Parks Half Marathon

The Royal Parks Half Marathon, presented by Royal Bank of Canada will be on Sunday 13 October 2024.   This stunning central London half marathon route takes in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks, on closed roads and within four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and […]

Victoria ‘London Starts Here’ Autumn 2024

Welcome to Victoria ‘London Starts Here’, your go-to source for the latest food, lifestyle and stories that shape Victoria. In this issue we discuss the new developments at the Onion Garden, new workshops at Wicked and the School Uniform Drive for St Andrew’s Youth Club. View the issue here

Donate your clothes

Throughout August & September, Central London Alliance in partnership with Blue Orchid Hospitality are collating good quality pre-loved clothes which are sold in their St. James’s Park pop-up shop with all proceeds going to Integrity International Trust (IIT). IIT builds positive futures for the most vulnerable by direct intervention often post natural or other disasters […]

Hidden Gems Whitehall Trail – References + Credits

Have you taken part in our Hiddem Gems Whitehall Trail? The following list of references provides an overview of the research completed to create this trail.   Winston Churchill’s Balcony   References:  “Churchill’s Wartime Speeches” – National Archives.  “Churchill War Rooms” – Imperial War Museums.  Image 1 – London Heritage Quarter  Image 2 – Imperial […]

Summer 2024

London transforms into a vibrant playground during the summer, offering an eclectic mix of activities that cater to all tastes and interests. From outdoor festivals and cultural events to scenic parks and adventurous excursions, the city buzzes with energy and excitement. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dive […]

Celebrating Migration and Biodiversity

Earth Day 2024 It’s World Migratory Bird Day and International Day for Biological Diversity this month. In this blog post, we take a closer look at each. 11 May: World Migratory Bird Day The methods birds use to migrate are almost unbelievable and include sight, smell and even the Earth’s magnetic field. Many species leave […]