An afternoon of exploration and discovery Come on an adventure around Trafalgar Square followed by dinner at The National Gallery. You will need a smartphone to complete the photo challenges and comfy footwear. Photo of Scavenger hunt at Trafalgar square by Juliamaud Artists and Artisans Treasure Hunt. Many famous people lived and worked near Trafalgar Square. With this… More Trafalgar Square Experience
In the 1980’s Brixton saw graffiti as a way to brighten the area. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. This has resulted in a lot of street art, which the London Mural Preservation Society is now charged with maintaining. Some art is by international street artists, while others is by local community groups. Discovering… More Street Art Treasure Hunt
Graffiti used to be considered a transient form of art. The makeshift canvas of a mundane wall, transformed by a few sprays of paint, into a beautiful mural, tagged by its author…..until it is painted over and the mundane white wall restored. That was until the early 1980s graffiti boom which turned the streets into art galleries and Street… More Street art – theatre
Graffiti The early 1980s graffiti boom gave art back to the people, turning the streets into art galleries. In Brixton graffiti was seen as a way to brighten the area rather than as a problem. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. Brixton now has a lot of art adorning it streets, which the London Mural Preservation… More David Bowie mural becomes listed
Instead of giving eggs this year, how about giving the gift of adventure with a Treasure Hunts in London gift voucher? Just think how much fun your friends and family will have exploring London’s heritage on a Treasure Hunt. They may choose a trip around the parks of Vauxhall or an exploration of street art in Brixton. Or they may… More Easter Gift Vouchers
Take a tour of Evelina’s Georgian London Described as a “landmark in the development of the novel of manners”, Evelina is the first novel written by a self-educated female author of enlightenment, Fanny Burney. It was first published in 1778. Follow Evelina’s journey around the streets of Georgian London while learning more about the themes running through the novel; how women of differing… More Celebrate International Women’s Day
National Drink Wine Day February 18 Wine has played an important role in history, religion and relationships. The United States annually celebrates National Drink Wine Day on 18th February. Research by the University of Alberta in Canada proved that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, offers similar to the benefits of working out. Other studies show… More National Drink Wine Day
The Four UK Capital Cities in One Year Adventure. Last year one of the City Adventures my husband and I undertook was to visit all four UK Capital cities in a year. Running Treasure hunts in London we get to visit London on a regular basis. The challenge was to visit Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast as well… More One Year. One Country. Four Capital Cities.
Public Art Trails There have been a number of public art trials taking place over recent years. Bears The NSPCC, visitlondon.com and STUDIOCANAL collaborated with Barclaycard to organise the Paddington Trail over the festive season in London in 2014. The trail was formed of 50 individually-designed Paddington Bear and ran from 4th November until 30th December 2014. The… More Art on the Street : Buses, Benches and Bears – Part 3
Public Art Trails Following the success of the Public Art trails during the London Olympic year there have been a number of other public art trials taking place in recent years. Books about Town Also in 2014 the Books about Town trails appeared across the Capital. These sculptures were based on iconic books and authors… More Art on the Street : Buses, Benches and Bears – Part 2