by Claire Etchell | 29th October 2025 | Autumn, Blog, Feature
Floral displays, fall fashion, and cosy corners in the heart of the city Welcome to autumn in London, a season made for golden light, cappuccinos, and exploring the prettiest streets. I’m Claire and the City, and in today’s walk we’re following a beautiful route from...
by Claire Etchell | 29th October 2025 | Autumn, Blog, Feature
From pink pumpkins to Big Ben: London’s prettiest autumn-to-winter walk There’s a special kind of London day that sits right between pumpkin spice and Christmas sparkle where the air feels crisp, the trees are golden, and cafés start bringing out their fairy lights....
by Claire Etchell | 29th October 2025 | Autumn, Blog, Halloween
A magical London stroll filled with golden leaves, royal ghosts, and hidden corners. September and October are great time months to visit London as it is peak Autumn. The weather will always be mixed but it is usually mild so you can layer up. You should see warm...
by Claire Etchell | 18th October 2025 | Autumn, Blog
Hello friends, it’s Claire your girly London guide and today we’re taking one of my favourite long walks in the city: from Marylebone to Hampstead. Think golden leaves, elegant streets, cosy cafes, and those perfect “London in autumn” moments that make you fall in...
by Claire Etchell | 18th October 2025 | Blog, Feature, Filming Locations
Welcome to Castle Howard, a real-life Regency dreamscape tucked deep in the Yorkshire countryside. Today, I’m swapping city streets for stately ones and taking you behind the scenes of one of Britain’s most beautiful filming locations. If the name sounds familiar,...
by Claire Etchell | 26th September 2025 | Autumn, Blog, London
Autumn in London is one of my favourite times of year. The city feels like a film set with golden leaves falling in royal parks, flower shops swapping pastel blooms for jewel tones, and cafés dressed up with pumpkins. Every corner feels Instagrammable. This blog is my...
by Claire Etchell | 2nd September 2025 | Blog, London
A magical, Instagrammable journey through the wizarding world Hello witches, wizards, and muggles! Wands at the ready because today I’m taking you on a full Harry Potter walking tour across London. This self-guided day out will whisk you from King’s Cross and St...
by Claire Etchell | 20th August 2025 | Blog, London
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 buses to retro tube carriages, it’s full of history, nostalgia, and...
by Claire Etchell | 29th July 2025 | Blog, London, Spring, Summer
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 this calm, corner of the city. This video was a joy to make because I...
by Claire Etchell | 17th July 2025 | Blog, 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 Alexander Petrovsky! ✨ Grab your heels (but make sure they’re...
by Claire Etchell | 25th June 2025 | Blog, London, Summer
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 this time I was buzzing (like the bees!) to explore their brand-new...
by Claire Etchell | 17th June 2025 | Blog, Feature, London, Summer
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 quintessential British day out, this guide will show you how to soak up...
by Claire Etchell | 12th June 2025 | Blog, Spring, Summer
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 on the exact walking route I filmed for YouTube (watch the video...
by Claire Etchell | 1st June 2025 | Blog, Feature
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 to content-first. It’s been a little bit chaotic, a lot of...
by Claire Etchell | 27th May 2025 | Blog, Feature, London
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 views, the original engine rooms — the lot. If you’re a Londoner who’s...
by Claire Etchell | 18th May 2025 | Blog, Paris
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 views, photo fails, perfect pastries, and the occasional pot of pudding...
by Claire Etchell | 10th May 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
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, and over the iconic Albert Bridge to finish in leafy Battersea Park....
by Claire Etchell | 2nd May 2025 | Blog, Feature, London
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 London girl, I’ve been going to this free flower...
by Claire Etchell | 2nd May 2025 | Blog, Feature
🧪 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 on Instagram despite PAYING monthly for the blue tick. I started...
by Claire Etchell | 28th April 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
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 London, near Hampton Court, Richmond Park is a huge...
