by Claire Etchell | 25th June 2025 | Blog, London
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
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 | 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 | 10th May 2025 | Blog, London
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 | 28th April 2025 | Blog, London
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...
by Claire Etchell | 18th April 2025 | Blog, 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 – but I think it’s safe to say, it’s one of the best areas for...
by Claire Etchell | 8th April 2025 | Blog, London
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 Bridge to Covent Garden and Battersea Power Station. It’s a bit like...
by Claire Etchell | 31st March 2025 | Blog, London
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 with you the locations plus the dates I took the pictures so you can...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd March 2025 | Blog, London
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 the best magnolia? 🌷 When Does Magnolia Bloom in London? Magnolia...
by Claire Etchell | 4th March 2025 | Blog, London
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 between the first film (2001) and the highly anticipated Bridget...
by Claire Etchell | 13th February 2025 | Blog, London
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 arrive in London from Leeds on a Friday and spend rain-soaked...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd January 2025 | Blog, London
How about an evening with bright lights in the big city? Brightening up your winter evenings this January is the Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf—a place where the fast-paced cityscape meets the transformative world of art and light. Whether you’re a Londoner or...
by Claire Etchell | 18th January 2025 | Blog, London
Ok lovely friends, the Louis Vuitton x Murakami London pop-up store is here to brighten up those January Blues! Located at 39 Brewer Street in Soho, this two-floor extravaganza features a boutique space downstairs and a charming cafe upstairs. It’s super convenient to...
by Claire Etchell | 8th January 2025 | Blog, London, Seasonal, Valentine's Day
If you know me, you’ll know I’m a Valentine’s Baby! And I’m a London girl, so it is my duty to bring the best Instagrammable places and decorations for 2025. Here’s a few of my favourite spots for Valentine’s Day this year....
by Claire Etchell | 29th December 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you’re planning a visit to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland in London this year, you’re in for a real treat! Whether it’s your first time or your 10th, this magical Christmas fair always delivers. It’s bigger, brighter, and busier every year, and 2025 promises to be...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd December 2024 | London, Naked Feature
Kensington Palace Gardens is one of those spots in London that always feels like a breath of fresh air. Tucked away from the city buzz, it’s the perfect mix of regal charm and natural beauty. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat! This is a walking tour around...
by Claire Etchell | 21st November 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello London lovers! The festive season is here once again! We all know it officially starts on 1 November when Mariah Carey transitions from her Halloween outfit to her iconic Christmas look, signalling…IT’S TIMEEEE! Christmas in London is a magical place...
by Claire Etchell | 25th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
Welcome to my Taylor Swift Walking Tour for Camden Market, Primrose Hill & Hampstead Heath. I also have a Taylor Swift Walking Tour for Kensington to Notting Hill you can read here. If you’ve listened to the Lover album, you’ll know that Taylor enjoys walking...
by Claire Etchell | 24th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
Hello fellow Swifties! I have spent the last six months exploring Taylor Swift’s relationship with London and gathered all of the information together to create walking tours of the city. She has been visiting London long before she was using the city in her...
