London

From the bright lights of the West End and Theatreland to the smart streets of Kensington and Chelsea and the busy bustle of the City and Canary Wharf, London is a great, sprawling melting pot of a city, a fascinating blend of history and modernity.
And 2012 has been an exciting year for the city, with the London Olympic Games and Diamond Jubilee both being a storming success.
Harrow School. Credit Peter Dazeley

Unseen London: behind the capital’s closed doors

Come with us as we take you on a photographic tour inside some of London’s most iconic buildings, courtesy of new book Unseen London, revealing a side to them rarely seen before, plus some of…

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Known as the lungs of London, the capital’s parks and green spaces are steeped in history and ripe for exploration Words Steve Pill For centuries, London’s many parks and green spaces have been providing the…

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Gordon's Wine Bar, Embankment

Best cosy London pubs

Brrr… it’s cold out there, so here is our pick of the best London pubs for a winter warmer, complete with log fires and hot toddies a plenty

Shop, sleep and spa in west London

We discover a hidden hotel in revamped Shepherds Bush that offers the perfect base to see the capital and is home to a wonderful spa.

London’s boutique boltholes

Unbeatable locations, historic buildings and individual character – London’s small hotels offer some of the capital’s top places to stay.

Your FREE royal baby souvenir magazine

Celebrate the birth of Prince George of Cambridge with our special souvenir magazine, which celebrates the birth of this royal infant and future king.

Hotel review: The Arch London

BRITAIN’s Editor Jessica Tooze finds a boutique bolthole in central London that is quietly impressive.

London’s unseen treasures

We speak to Philip Davies, author of London: Hidden Interiors, and explore some of the capital’s hidden gems

Art Tours of Parliament

The art in Parliament is surely one of Britain’s best kept secrets. From contemporary portraiture in Portcullis House to Pugin interior design in the Lords Chamber, a wealth of beautiful and interesting paintings, sculptures and…