Days out in London

    May in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 19, 2024

    What’s the weather like in London in May? And is…

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    April in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 17, 2024

    It’s springtime, but is April a good month to visit…

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    Guide to Central London Neighbourhoods + Things to Do

    By Map & Family

    February 13, 2024

    Central London is the heart of the capital and the…

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    Russell Square London: garden, hotels + cafes to know

    By Map & Family

    January 24, 2024

    One of the capital’s traditional garden squares, Russell Square London…

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    How to Visit Southbank Christmas Market London: 2024

    By Map & Family

    December 9, 2023

    Combine festive fun with art, culture and scenic views at…

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    Best London Museums that are free: top tours + map 2025

    By Map & Family

    December 1, 2023

    No visit to London is complete without stepping into one…

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    Best British snacks, a selection of biscuit packets in a supermarket basket, Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    101 Best British Snacks that make Great Souvenirs

    By Map & Family

    November 13, 2023

    Next time you visit our capital city don’t forget to…

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    Fun things to do in London in winter: by a local

    By Map & Family

    October 15, 2023

    There are plenty of good reasons to plan a visit to London in Winter. Low season London has fewer crowds and is often cheaper too. Here are lots or fun…

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    Christmas at Kew Gardens London: local’s guide

    By Map & Family

    October 10, 2023

    Take a twilight winter walk along a magical trail of sound and light.  Stop en route to toast marshmallows or sip a warming toddy.  To round off the year here’s…

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    Historical places in London: Horse Guards and the London Eye. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    Awesome Historical Places in London: plus itinerary

    By Map & Family

    September 2, 2023

    If you’re a history lover like me London is a…

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    The Best Historic Old Pubs in Windsor and Eton: 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 24, 2023

    The town of Windsor on the outskirts of London is…

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    Showing the full length of the Windsor Long Walk and its avenue of trees. Copyright@2023 mapandfamily.com

    How to Visit the Long Walk Windsor Great Park: 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 14, 2023

    Steeped in 1000 years of history, Windsor Castle, on the…

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