Celebrating Improving Air Quality
September sees two air quality-related days being held: the UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Saturday 7 September and World Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September. Hot on the heels of July’s Clean Air Day the prevalence of focussed events like these point to the widespread recognition, domestically and internationally, […]
Sustainable City Charter Signatory
London Heritage Quarter is a Sustainable City Charter Signatory! We are delighted to announce that London Heritage Quarter is a Sustainable City Charter signatory. Launched by Westminster City Council and the Westminster Property Association, the Charter is a pledge by businesses to reduce their contribution to climate change. David Beamont, London Heritage Quarter’s Head of […]
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
What’s Happening in September
See what’s going on across London Heritage Quarter in September, from free events across Westminster to new menus at Quilon and Ole & Steen. EVENTS Heritage Open Days Discover three incredible venues for FREE the weekend of 7 – 8 September as part of Heritage Open Days, a community led festival of history and […]
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 […]
Developments in Victoria
Recently our CEO, Ruth Duston OBE, OC, and COO, Katherine Fleming attended a walking tour of Victoria and Victoria Westminster Districts, amongst property owners to explore the development pipeline. More than £4bn worth of investment has been made, unlocking in excess of 3m sq ft of new office, commercial and residential space in Victoria, including […]
What’s Happening in August?
See what’s happening in London Heritage Quarter this month! From a series of free and affordable events at Somerset House to kids eating free at PizzaExpress, there is plenty to get involved with this summer. Events Journey Through Time Trail Extended Until 2 September Experience a trail of 11 London-themed sculptures, linked to augmented […]
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 Family Fun At London Transport Museum
There’s plenty to see and do at London Transport Museum this summer. From Hidden London tours with exclusive behind the scenes access to disused stations, to a programme of family-friendly activities, we’ve summarised the highlights here. Charing Cross: Access All Areas Tour With this Hidden London tour, visitors can explore areas of the station […]
Brunch In London
It is no secret that London has some truly amazing restaurants. Below, we have highlighted some of the best restaurants for brunch in London. The restaurants listed below range from healthy, lifestyle restaurants to modern European restaurants. Whatever you fancy, there is something here for everyone. Enjoy! 1. The Acai Girls, Belgravia £ Address: […]
Celebrating Our Heritage
2024 marks big anniversaries for many iconic institutions across London Heritage Quarter, including The National Gallery’s bicentenary and The RSA’s 270th anniversary. With this in mind, we’re celebrating heritage all summer long with our Journey Through Time Trail, Art in the Sky flags on Strand, as well as walking tours and a document of the […]
Journey Through Time Trail
Now extended until 2nd September! London Heritage Quarter kickstarts summer activity with trail of iconic British cultural emblems The London Heritage Quarter, the collective of four central London Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), has announced a series of vibrant summer activities that will celebrate the area’s rich history, culture, and community. This series of events […]
