Although we have visited special exhibitions at the British Library, the City Adventurers had not visited the permanent exhibition before. The British Library’s permanent exhibition showcases some of the most valuable and significant literary treasures in the world. We headed to The Sir John Ritblat Gallery, which houses the “Treasures of the British Library” exhibition. … More The British Library
After being closed for refurbishment for ages, the National Portrait Gallery has now reopened. The City Adventurers were able to visit and see its updated facilities as part of a day out in London. The National Portrait Gallery Dedicated to showcasing portraits of historically important and influential individuals throughout British history, the National Portrait Gallery … More The National Portrait Gallery
The City Adventurers found Battersea, and the Lift 109 experience, easy to reach by public transport and easy to find. Arriving at the Lift 109 experience, housed in the Power Station’s magnificent Art Deco Turbine Hall A, we found the whole thing was well organised. … More Lift 109
The City Adventurers set off for a tour of Covent Garden, starting at Jubilee Market. Our guide took us around the side of the market, past the London Transport Museum. We seem to have been there a number of times in recent years and it is always to great museum to visit with lots of … More Jubilee Market and Covent Garden Tour
The City Adventurers headed to Covent Garden to see the Christmas lights. First stop was the Piazza, outside St Paul’s Church, (affectionately known as The Actors’ Church) and the magnificent 60ft British-grown Christmas tree. Heading towards the market we came across a traditionally decorated Sleigh in the South Hall of the Market Building. It is a … More Covent Garden at Christmas 2022
The City Adventurers attended a Brewery Tour at the Camden Town Brewery. … More Camden Town Brewery Tours
The City Adventurers recently headed to The Tower of London where the moat is now home to a new floral display created for the Platinum Jubilee. Called Superbloom, it has been planted to produce different colours throughout the summer. … More Superbloom at the Tower of London
Sunday afternoon the City Adventurers took a trip to Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate. Luckily we were a small group as this theatre above the Gatehouse pub is small, seating just 122 people. We were surprised to find when we collected our tickets, that they were not for numbered seats, but allowed us to … More Elton John: It’s a Little Bit Funny at the Gatehouse
Standing 309.9m high, The Shard gives visitors London’s highest view. It is the tallest completed building in the EU (for now) and the 59th tallest building in the world. There are 87 levels in The Shard, including 27 floors of offices, 3 floors of restaurants and 19 floors of hotel accommodation. Inside The Shard there are 44 … More The Shard
Knowing what present to buy your loved one can be tough. But do you really want to give them a farm’s worth of livestock and a party load of people? Pity the poor recipient in The Twelve Days of Christmas. This traditional English Christmas carol, first published in England in 1780, tells the story of … More Wondering what to give your true love this Christmas?