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My Claire & The City blog delves into the modern world in order to inspire debate about our culture. You’ll find reviews of the best places to visit, books to read and podcasts to listen to.
London Transport Museum: Guide, Tickets & Tips | Covent Garden
Visiting the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden If you’re looking for a fun, photogenic, and very London day out, the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden is the perfect stop. From red...
A Canal Walk Through Maida Vale & Little Venice: Brunch & Boats
Maida Vale and Little Venice will forever have a piece of my heart. I lived here for over five years, and while I now explore every inch of London, there’s something extra special about returning to...
A Night at the Ballet: The Royal Opera House in London
There are few nights in London as dreamy as a trip to the ballet at the Royal Opera House and this one was straight out of a Carrie Bradshaw fantasy. It was giving Sex and the City but minus...
Day Trip from London to the Mayfield Secret Lavender Garden
Mayfield Lavender Farm is one of the UK’s most Instagrammable summer hotspots and this year, there’s something new blooming. I’ve visited the iconic Mayfield Lavender Fam before (click here), but...
Your Guide to Wimbledon Tennis & Village Life
Wimbledon is one of the most iconic tennis tournaments in the world — but it’s also so much more than just a two-week sporting event. Whether you're a tennis fanatic or simply looking for a...
A Luxury Mayfair Walking Tour: London’s Poshest Streets
Mayfair is one of the most elegant and exclusive corners of London. A place of poshy posh cars, hidden gardens, world-class designer boutiques and historic charm. In this blog post, I’m taking you...
I Posted 18 YouTube Videos in 3 Months – Here’s What Happened
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’m a proud Instagram girly at heart. I just adore creating 'that perfect photo.' But in the last year, I’ve shifted my strategy from Instagram-first...
Inside Tower Bridge: Glass Walkway Views, Tips & What to Expect
After living in London for 15 years, I finally did it. I went inside Tower Bridge. Not just walked over it (a million times), but actually paid for the full experience: the glass walkway, panoramic...
Paris Girls Trip: Where We Ate, Shopped & Wandered
Is there anything more iconic than a springtime escape to Paris? I just got back from a four-day trip with my mum (12–15 May 2025), and this was one for the books. Think: fluffy omelettes, rooftop...
A Sunny London Walk: Belgravia to Battersea via Chelsea 💐
Looking for the prettiest walking route in London for a sunshine day? Join me on a spring stroll through some of the capital’s most photogenic spots — from elegant Belgravia, pastel-perfect Chelsea,...
London’s Free Flower Festival – Chelsea & Belgravia in Bloom 2025
If you know me, you'll know I've got about 25 alarms set for the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. That is because it also signals the start of Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom. As a...
I Posted the Same Social Media Content on Every Platform for 3 Months
🧪 The Content Experiment: What Happens When You Post the Same Content on Every Social Media Platform? Let’s be honest: Instagram has always been my first love. But after getting blocked from posting...
Isabella Plantation Richmond Park: Best Time to Visit, Flowers in Bloom & Photography Tips
Welcome to one of London's most magical hidden gems: Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park. It is one of the Royal Parks and it is completely free to visit - lucky us! Just a little further out of...
Wisteria Hysteria – Most Instagrammable Places in London
Welcome to Spring in London, a time for wisteria hysteria! The stunning lilac-coloured flower frames iconic London homes. As I’ve lived in Kensington, that is where a lot of my recommendations are –...
When to Post on Social Media over Easter
Do I have an obsession with seasonal content? 100% yes. Ever since Miley Cyrus’s Easter-themed Vogue shoot in 2018 (niche, I know), I’ve been completely sold on creating beautifully themed content...
The Big Easter Egg Hunt in London – Best Routes, Tips & Displays
If you’re in London over Easter this April, make sure you look for the Big Egg Hunt in London. Over 100 eggs have been created by artists and designers and spread all over the capital from Tower...
Best London Cherry Blossom Spots: Where & When to See the Blooms
We’re so lucky in London to be blessed with so many perfectly pink and white blossom trees in parks and streets throughout the city in spring. In this blog I’m going through my camera roll to share...
Magnolia in London: The Most Instagrammable Locations
Magnolia in London is peak pretty. The perfect pink blooms signal the start of spring set against rows of historic white stucco fronted houses. But London is a big place, where should you go to see...
Bridget Jones’s Diary Filming Locations in London with Pictures
This is Bridget Jones for Sit Up Britain, reporting live from London! Big pants ON—let’s take a tour of all the iconic Bridget Jones's Diary filming locations in London. With more than two decades...
Leaving My London Flat – The End of an Era
Saying Goodbye to My London Flat - Leaving a Home You Love Finding a flat in London is like an Olympic sport. I remember the first time I went house hunting in 2010 (hi Zoe and Ellen!). We would...
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