Cheap flights to London
England’s capital is not only the largest city in Western Europe, but is also its most vibrant. The home of the Queen, Big Ben and the famous Hackney Carriage is also home to one of the most cosmopolitan populations in the world, which has left its mark on this ancient yet very cutting edge metropolis.
London is a world city of truly global proportions. Visitors come here to experience the world’s best restaurants, top hotels and its varied nightlife. But they also come for another thing, the culture. If there is a world capital of culture then London must surely be it. Plays and musical productions pack the city’s famous West End, while museums and art galleries, such as the iconic British Museum and the Tate Modern wow visitors with their huge exhibits.
September 2012
Luna & Curious - Quintessentially English souvenirs are the forté of this eccentric Shoreditch boutique. They stock gifts made by London designers, including a miniature Battersea Power Station, intricate paper eyelashes with petal and birds instead of long lashes, and beautiful London Willow crockery and tea sets (24-26 Calvert Avenue, E2, tel: 020 3222 0034).
April 2013
The Winslow Boy, Terence Rattigan's captivating play about a father's battle to clear his son's name, continues its run at one of London's best-loved theatres, The Old Vic. Inspired by a true story from the Edwardian era, Lindsay Posner directs an award-winning cast to re-capture the inspiring tale of family honour and justice. Runs until 25 May (oldvictheatre.com).
April 2013
Shimmy back to the roaring Twenties during one of the exclusive Claridge's Charleston master dance classes in the prestigious Claridge's hotel ballroom on 15 April and 13 May. In a celebratory nod to the new Great Gatsby film, London's â€finest flappersâ€, The Bee's Knees, will have ladies performing bunny hops and fish tails before finishing the 90-minute session with authentic cocktails from the jazz era. Booking essential.
March 2013
Take an hour's train ride from King's Cross station to stay at The Varsity, a luxury hotel and spa retreat located among the bustle of the stunning university city of Cambridge. After working through the many quirky boutiques, stroll back along the picturesque River Cam to finish the day enjoying a view across the city from the hotel's Jacuzzi (thevarsityhotel.co.uk ).