by Claire Etchell | 17th February 2026 | Blog, London
London is romantic all year round and as a Valentine’s Day baby, I feel particularly qualified to say so. Whether you’re planning a dreamy date, celebrating something special, or simply romanticising your own life (which I fully support), this city delivers every...
by Claire Etchell | 1st February 2026 | Blog, London
I am so excited to introduce you to one of my forever favourites! Peggy Porschen is one of London’s most recognisable cafés – known for its pink façade, floral installations and beautifully detailed cakes. Located on Elizabeth Street in Belgravia, it’s a...
by Claire Etchell | 13th January 2026 | Blog, London
The most beautiful free museum for a winter or rainy day in London If you’re looking for something cosy, inspiring and completely free to do in London during winter, a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) should be at the very top of your list. On a cold...
by Claire Etchell | 6th January 2026 | Blog, Christmas, London
Winter in London has a very special kind of magic. The light is softer, the streets are quieter in the mornings, and there’s something incredibly comforting about wrapping up warm and exploring the city on foot — stopping for coffee, galleries, and little cosy corners...
by Claire Etchell | 13th December 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Snowfall at Leadenhall, iconic markets & a gingerbread finale If you’re looking for a festive London walk that blends iconic landmarks, Christmas markets, rare London “snow” and seriously Instagrammable moments, this City and East London route is such a good one....
by Claire Etchell | 9th December 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Christmas in London isn’t complete without a visit to The Ritz and their iconic Christmas Afternoon Tea is truly the ultimate festive treat. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a real-life Christmas fairytale, this is where you’ll find it. I’ve been longing to go...
by Claire Etchell | 30th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you love sparkly Christmas decorations, pink storefronts, candy-cane arches, luxury wreaths and the most Instagrammable corners of London, then welcome – you’re in the right place. Today I’m taking you on a magical festive walk through Belgravia, Sloane...
by Claire Etchell | 27th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Harry Potter Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station If you’re a Harry Potter fan (hi, it’s me 🙋🏼♀️), you need to see this year’s magical Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station. It’s not just a tree – it’s a full mini Diagon Alley, right in the middle of the...
by Claire Etchell | 23rd November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello festive fans, it’s Christmas Claire and the City reporting for duty with a brand-new festive guide to one of London’s most magical neighbourhoods: Covent Garden at Christmas. I’m Claire, a tulle-wearing girl who creates Love Letters to London and shares the most...
by Claire Etchell | 13th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Bond Street at Christmas is one of the most dazzling places in London – a glittering runway of designer boutiques, glowing decorations, and the kind of festive magic that feels straight out of a luxury holiday film. If you’re planning a chic Christmas day out in...
by Claire Etchell | 11th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If there’s one place in London that truly knows how to do Christmas in style, it’s Selfridges. Each year, the Oxford Street department store transforms into a festive wonderland – but this year, there’s a little extra magic in the air. It is FIT FOR A PRINCESS!...
by Claire Etchell | 4th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Christmas in London IS ICONIC. From glittering shopping streets to historic department stores transformed into winter wonderlands, the city feels like it’s stepped straight out of a Christmas film. If you’re visiting in November or December, welcome to the...
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...
