Want to find the entrance to the Ministry of Magic, walk the Knight Bus route or discover the different doorways into the Leaky Caldron?

Either these questions are total gobbledegook to you (where have you been, exactly?) or you’re a Harry Potter nut who’s head-nodding enthusiastically right now. With the final film in the series approaching, take a trip down memory lane and check out the London movie locations that make up Harry’s world…

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There’s a little bit of an afternoon tea revolution going on in London – away from the traditional ‘n’ touristy likes of the Ritz, London’s boutique tea rooms, bakeries and hotels are serving up a range of quirkier alternatives.

See our seven best-kept secret alternative afternoon teas in London below, all without a curling sandwich or an extortionate bill in sight…

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Vegetarian travel can vary wildly from place to place. In a few choice destinations, you can’t move for street stalls and restaurants serving up meat-free grub – in others, you can have a hard time finding anything to eat beyond a cheese sandwich.

Below, we list our seven favourite destinations for veggie travellers – places where you’re never far from a delicious and varied menu of meals to gobble down. Get ready for your mouth to get watering…

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Racquets at the ready! From Monday 20^th June to Sunday 3^rd July, Wimbledon season is in full swing. Find out how to get tickets, where to watch it on the big screen and where to stay, plus a few fun Wimbledon facts for your next pub quiz…

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Father’s Day is celebrated on the same day in over 60 countries (this year June 19th), including the UK and USA. In London, there are plenty of ways to treat your pa – so we’ve sorted out the most exciting ideas for Father’s Day in London below…

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How are nearly-hitched Londoners meant to compete with this year’s royal wedding? Well, we’ve put together our favourite ten unusual places to get married in London, so you can wow your guests with your totally unique wedding venue (if not with your matching crowns)… » Continue reading “Ten Unusual Places to get Married in London”

The British Museum, London

The British Museum’s new exhibition Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World opens today, and it’s a corker. Running from 3rd March – 3rd July 2011, the exhibition shows off jewellery, ornaments, sculptures and furniture on loan from the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul. » Continue reading “See Hidden Treasures from Afghanistan at the British Museum”

The Oscars results are in! This year’s winning films are great to watch from the comfort of your local cinema, but you can also easily visit some of their real-life settings. See the list below for three ideas for city breaks where you can check out Oscar-winning film locations… » Continue reading “Oscar-winning Cities: see where Black Swan, the King’s Speech and Inception were filmed”

There’s nothing better than a room with a view when you’re travelling. It’s like a tap on the shoulder every time you look outside, reminding you you’re somewhere new and different that’s just waiting to be explored.

With this in mind we’ve put together our top 50 views from other people’s windows, showing off scenes from the heights of New York’s skyscrapers through to the Great Wall of China (plus a fair few fantastic sets of curtains as well)… » Continue reading “50 Amazing Views from Other People’s Windows”

Open fires. Fogged-up windows. A drink on a dark wooden table before you – aah, that hits the spot! London’s a land of excellent pubs, and now’s our favourite time of year to make the most of them. In the spirit of good Christmas cheer, we’ve put our ten best winter pubs in London on a map, so you can find somewhere new to escape the cold this holiday… » Continue reading “The Ten Best Winter Pubs in London… on a Map”