South Westminster Area Network (SWAN) January 2025 Update
The South Westminster Area Network (SWAN) is a low carbon heat network being developed by Hemiko and Vital Energi (the SWAN Partnership) on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. London Heritage Quarter are working with the SWAN Partnership to drive the business and community engagement on the project. SWAN has the […]
Victoria ‘London Starts Here’ Winter 2024
Welcome to Victoria ‘London Starts Here’, your go-to source for the latest food, lifestyle and stories that shape Victoria. View the issue here
Victoria BID Renewal Ballot
The Victoria Business Improvement District (BID) has been operating since 2010 and in that time we have invested over £30m through levy funding and partner contributions back into our local area in support of businesses, their staff and customers. As we near the end of our third term, we must now go through a statutory […]
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
SOMERSET HOUSE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH A SPECIAL YEAR OF PROGRAMMING AND NEW INITIATIVES 25 years ago, Somerset House was a set of government offices and a carpark, a far step away from its radical transformation to become an unrivalled centre for cultural innovators and internationally acclaimed arts destination. To mark its 25th birthday year, the […]
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 […]
