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Who doesn’t absolutely love a picnic? Especially when the weather starts coming around and we get a few hours off from London’s usually grey skies and cold weather!Laying out a big picnic blanket, the mini sausage rolls, and all the other little snacks. Then if you’re really feeling it bring out the alcohol too. Then if you hate everyone else around you just play some really loud music as well to really let everyone know that it’s your space.Anyway, there is so much potential for a great picnic in London, however we’re not here to tell you about Kew Gardens or Richmond Park. There are many great little spots of greenery that are perfect for a little stop with friends or just a nice lunch break out of the office with colleagues. So her is a few of our favourite options for picnics in London! Starting off with an absolutely stunning place that you’d never expect to be mixed in with the rest of concrete busy London. You may have never known this place existed until being pointed out t...

How Notting Hill Carnival Came About Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London. The Notting Hill Carnival is an amazing array of sounds, colourful sights and social solidarity. The carnival dates back to the Abolition of Slavery Act in 1833 and the first Caribbean carnival which was held in Trinidad. The carnival was a celebration of freedom which was expressed through song, dance and flamboyant costumes. This tradition continued as each year people took to the streets and as large numbers of West Indian immigrants  traveled  to the UK in the 1950s, this spectacular event established itself in London. Evolution of the Notting Hill Carnival in London The first carnival in London took place in 1959 and was held in a town hall in St. Pancras and the tra...

Summer is coming, even if it didn't look like it, in London as well!  And what is a summer without preparing BBQ ?? If you are looking for a summer barbecue in the city, make sure you check our recommended list of barbecues at London Pubs. The Garden Gate It's situated in North London, in  South End Road . This is one of the best garden pubs in London, where you can taste the handmade lamb and beef burgers, or just have a drinks in the outdoor bar. The garden is decorated with wood furniture and umbrellas and there are dozens of colorful flowers! Grand Union It's located in South London, in  Acre Lane , Brixton. Every Sunday, when the weather is good, there is a good-value barbecue where you can try the spicy chicken or racks of ribs. The home-made potate salad is an special course too. The garden consist of 300 picnic tables, each one matching sun umbrellas and beautiful flowers. If you are going in group, you should book in adv...