While visits to hospital are never usually fun, we paid a visit to St Bartholomew’s museum that is on the same site as St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The hospital was founded in 1123. It’s museum includes documents from the 12th to the 21st centuries. It also houses artifacts reflecting the changes to patient care, teaching and hospital administration. … More Barts Museum
A search for Must-see Paintings in The National Gallery We downloaded a list of “Must-see Paintings” from the National Gallery website and went searching for them, Treasure Hunt Style. Armed with our trusty list of artworks we explored the galleries, ticking off paintings as we found them. Of the 30 paintings the National Gallery suggests, we … More Three Exhibitions and a Treasure Hunt – part 4
The City Adventurers spent a day exploring the National Gallery in London. We visited three exhibitions, as well as exploring the permanent collection. Until 1 March 2020, a free exhibition is being staged in Room 1, called “Young Bomberg and the Old Masters”. Part 3 – Young Bomberg and the Old Masters This exhibition displays some … More Three Exhibitions and a Treasure Hunt – part 3
The City Adventurers spent a day exploring the National Gallery in London. We visited three exhibitions, as well as exploring the permanent collection. There are two paid exhibitions on until 26 January 2020. Part 2 – Gauguin Portraits Gauguin Portraits, located in the Sainsbury wing, is the first-ever exhibition devoted to the portraits of Paul Gauguin. Unlike the … More Three Exhibitions and a Treasure Hunt – part 2
The City Adventurers spent a day exploring the National Gallery in London. We visited three exhibitions, as well as exploring the permanent collection. There are two paid exhibitions on at the moment until 26 January 2020. Part 1 – Leonardo – Experience a Masterpiece “Leonardo – Experience a Masterpiece” is on an extended run until … More Three Exhibitions and a Treasure Hunt – part 1
It may be back to work for a lot of people today, but there are still Christmas markets operating. On a trip to the National Gallery, we chanced upon one at Trafalgar Square. Join City Adventurers and come exploring….. Join our club for people who want to find new adventures to share with like-minded people. … More Christmas isn’t over until the Christmas Market Shuts
Some City Adventurers gathered to work out who bumped off Dr Dogood with a cricket bat before welcoming in the new year with a great curry at E4 Fusion. Mariam at E4 Fusion is lovely and make everyone feel right at home. She is more than happy to offer food recommendations based on your preferences … More Murder Mystery at New Year
Having visited a few UK Christmas Markets already, we headed to Nottingham to see the Nottingham Winter Wonderland. Driving to Nottingham, we used one of the park and ride car parks, then caught a tram to the Old Market Square. Billed as the largest event in the East Midlands, Nottingham Winter Wonderland has a Christmas Market, an … More Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Continuing our trips around UK Christmas Markets, a couple of City Adventurers invited us to The Waddesdon Manor Christmas fair. Waddesdon Manor, set in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, is a National Trust property and a Rothschild House and Garden. Set against the backdrop of the Manor with its 20ft Christmas trees, the Christmas … More The Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair
Following on from our tour of Christmas markets along the south coast, the City Adventurers decided to explore some of the festive displays in London. We started by visiting the Leicester Square Christmas Market. This traditional Christmas market is held in the centre of Leicester Square. With lights hanging down from the trees, it takes on … More Christmas lights